US Nuclear Innovation Act

US Nuclear Innovation Act
Bipartisan legislation modernising US nuclear regulation and supporting theestablishment of a licensing framework for next-generation advanced reactorshas been signed into effect, after being passed in the House by 361 to 10 votesand in the Senate on voices. The Nuclear Energy Innovation and ModernisationAct directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to establish a stagedlicensing process for commercial advanced nuclear reactors and to streamlineuranium mine licensing. It also requires the NRC to report to Congress on itslicensing process for accident tolerant fuels within one year.
 
On a broader front, the NRC is to complete a “technology-inclusive licensingframework” for optional use by advanced reactor designers by 2027, taking inthe extraordinary diversity of new reactor technologies coming forward. The Nuclear Energy Institute trade association said that the Act also“establishes a more equitable and transparent funding structure which willbenefit all operating reactors and future licensees.”
WNN 17/1/19.  US NP,US Policy