Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act
Latest action · Jul 21, 2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 17, 2023
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act or the ACRS Reform Act
This bill modifies requirements concerning the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. Among other duties, the committee currently advises the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on the hazards of certain nuclear facilities and reviews safety studies and reactor facility license applications.
The bill limits the committee's review of such applications to those that present novel issues or issues of significant safety concern, based on a risk-informed determination by the NRC.
The bill also prohibits the NRC from assessing and collecting fees for costs associated with any reviews conducted by the committee.
Additionally, the bill requires the committee's chairman to be designated by a majority of the members of the NRC.
Finally, the bill prohibits the committee from forming any subcommittees.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 24, 2023.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-TX | Troy E. Nehls | Jul 24, 2023 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 21, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
- Jul 17, 2023Introduced in House
- Jul 17, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 17, 2023Introduced in House
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