Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Energy
Advisory bodiesNuclear powerNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)Product safety and quality
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act
USA118th CongressHR-4675| House
| Updated: 7/21/2023
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.