,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #cbj #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fedd ,report ,no4 #aah-cia1 ,part ,i ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,december #a1 #bjbc,mr4 ,duncan 7for himself and ,ms4 ,de,gette7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and ,foreign ,affairs1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,february #af1 #bjbd,reported from the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce with an amendment,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,february #af1 #bjbd;,committees on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and ,foreign ,affairs discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,december #a1 #bjbc ,a ,,bill ,to advance the benefits of nuclear energy by enabling efficient1 timely1 and predictable licensing1 regulation1 and deployment of nuclear energy technologies1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,atomic ,energy ,advancement ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,title ,i--,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission,subtitle ,a--,efficiency1 ,performance1 and ,preparation for the ,future,sec4 #aja4 ,,nrc mission alignment4,sec4 #ajb4 ,nuclear licensing efficiency4,sec4 #ajc4 ,strengthening the ,,nrc workforce4,subtitle ,b--,fee ,reduction,sec4 #aaa4 ,advanced reactor fee reduction4,sec4 #aab4 ,advanced nuclear reactor prize4,subtitle ,c--,siting1 ,licensing1 and ,oversight ,reviews,sec4 #aba4 ,modernization of nuclear reactor environmental reviews4,sec4 #abb4 ,nuclear for ,brownfield sites4,sec4 #abc4 ,advancement of nuclear regulatory oversight4,title ,,ii--,nuclear ,technology ,deployment,sec4 #bja4 ,advanced nuclear deployment4,sec4 #bjb4 ,global nuclear cooperation4,sec4 #bjc4 ,american nuclear competitiveness4 ,i ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission ,a ,efficiency1 ,performance1 and ,preparation for the ,future #aja4 ,,nrc mission alignment 7a7 ,mission of the ,commission 7#a7 ,update ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission shall1 while remaining consistent with the policies of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7including to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of the public health and safety1 to promote the common defense and security1 and to protect the environment71 update the mission statement of the ,commission to include that licensing and regulation of nuclear energy activities be conducted in a manner that is efficient and does not unnecessarily limit-- 7,a7 the potential of nuclear energy to improve the general welfare2 and 7,b7 the benefits of nuclear energy technology to society4 7#b7 ,report ,upon completion of the update to the mission statement required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7,a7 the updated mission statement2 and 7,b7 the guidance that the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission will provide to staff of the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission to ensure effective performance of such mission4 7b7 ,office of ,nuclear ,reactor ,regulation ,section #bjc of the ,energy ,reorganization ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 7a7 ,there and inserting the following3 7a7 ,establishment2 appointment of director ,there 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking 7b7 ,subject and inserting the following3 7b7 ,functions of director ,subject 2 and 7ii7 by striking delegate including3 and inserting delegate1 including the following32 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking for the discharge of the and inserting to fulfill the licensing and regulatory oversight2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking 7c7 ,nothing and inserting the following3 7d7 ,responsibility for safe operation of facilities ,nothing 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,licensing process ,in carrying out the principal licensing and regulation functions under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,director of ,nuclear ,reactor ,regulation shall-- 7#a7 establish techniques and guidance for evaluating applications for licenses for nuclear reactors to support efficient1 timely1 and predictable reviews of applications for such licenses to enable the safe and secure use of nuclear reactors2 7#b7 maintain the techniques and guidance established under paragraph 7#a7 by periodically assessing and1 if necessary1 modifying such techniques and guidance2 and 7#c7 obtain approval from the ,commission if establishment or modification of the techniques and guidance established under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 involves policy formulation4 4 #ajb4 ,nuclear licensing efficiency 7a7 ,efficient licensing reviews 7#a7 ,general ,section #aha of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbca7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,the provisions of and inserting the following3 7a7 ,the provisions of 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,consistent with the declaration in section #a1 the ,commission shall provide for efficient1 timely1 and predictable reviews and proceedings for the granting1 suspending1 revoking1 or amending of any license or construction permit1 or application to transfer control1 and in any proceeding for the issuance or modification of rules and regulations dealing with the activities of licenses4 4 7#b7 ,construction ,permits and ,operating ,licenses ,section #ahe of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbce7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 c4 ,application reviews for production and utilization facilities of an existing site ,in reviewing an application for an early site permit1 construction permit1 operating license1 or combined construction permit and operating license for a production facility or utilization facility located at the site of a production facility or utilization facility licensed by the ,commission1 the ,commission shall1 to the extent practicable1 use information that was part of the licensing basis of the licensed production facility or utilization facility4 4 7b7 ,performance metrics and milestones ,section #ajb7;c7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking #ahj and inserting #ij2 and 7,b7 by striking #ahj and inserting #ij2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,periodic updates to metrics and schedules 7,a7 ,review and assessment ,not less frequently than once every #c years1 the ,commission shall review and assess1 based on the licensing and regulatory activities of the ,commission1 the performance metrics and milestone schedules developed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,revisions ,after each review and assessment under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commission shall revise1 as appropriate1 the performance metrics and milestone schedules developed under paragraph 7#a7 to provide the most efficient performance metrics and milestone schedules reasonably achievable4 4 7c7 ,clarification on fusion regulation ,section #ajc7;a77#d7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,not later and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,not later 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exclusion of fusion reactors ,notwithstanding section #c7a71 for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term advanced nuclear reactor applicant does not include an applicant for a license for a nuclear fusion reactor4 4 7d7 ,technical correction ,section #ajd c4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacd7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the third sentence and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,limitation on utilization facilities ,the ,commission may issue a license under this section for a utilization facility useful in the conduct of research and development activities of the types specified in section #ca if-- 7,a7 not more than #ge percent of the annual costs to the licensee of owning and operating the facility are devoted to the sale1 other than for research and development or education and training1 of-- 7i7 nonenergy services2 7ii7 energy2 or 7iii7 a combination of nonenergy services and energy2 and 7,b7 not more than #ej percent of the annual costs to the licensee of owning and operating the facility are devoted to the sale of energy4 2 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,commission and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,regulation ,the ,commission 2 and 7#c7 by striking c4 ,the ,commission and inserting the following3 c4 ,research and development activities4-- 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,commission 4 7e7 ,fusion machines 7#a7 ,definition ,section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 kk4 ,fusion machine ,the term fusion machine means a particle accelerator that is capable of-- 7#a7 transforming atomic nuclei1 through fusion processes1 into other elements1 isotopes1 or particles2 and 7#b7 directly capturing and using the resultant products1 including particles1 heat1 and other electromagnetic radiation4 4 7#b7 ,technology-inclusive regulatory framework 7,a7 ,in general ,section #ajc7;a7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc note7 is further amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#d71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,fusion machine applicants ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,commission shall complete a rulemaking to establish a technology-inclusive1 regulatory framework for optional use by fusion machine applicants for new license applications4 2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b77ii71 by inserting and fusion machine license applications after commercial advanced nuclear reactor license applications4 7,b7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ba7 ,fusion machine ,the term fusion machine has the meaning given such term in subsection kk4 of section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied4 4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission shall submit to ,congress a report on-- 7,a7 the results of a study1 conducted in consultation with ,agreement ,states 7as defined in section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note7 and the private fusion sector1 on risk- and performance-based1 design-specific licensing frameworks for mass-manufactured fusion machines 7as defined in subsection kk4 of section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied1 as added by this subsection71 that includes evaluation of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's design1 manufacturing1 and operations certification process for aircraft as a potential model for mass-manufactured fusion machine regulations2 and 7,b7 the estimated timeline for the ,commission to issue consolidated guidance or regulations for licensing mass-manufactured fusion machines1 taking into account the results of such study and the anticipated need for such guidance or regulations4 #ajc4 ,strengthening the ,,nrc workforce 7a7 ,commission workforce 7#a7 ,general authority ,the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #afa;,a the following3 #afa;,b4 ,commission workforce 7a7 ,direct hire authority 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #afa d4 of this ,act and section #b7;b7 of ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #a of #aihj 7#id ,stat4 #cehe2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 app471 and without regard to any provision of title #e 7except sections #ccjc and #ccbh71 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the civil service1 if the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission 7in this section referred to as the ,chairman7 issues or renews a certification that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need for covered positions to carry out the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission's 7in this section referred to as the ,commission7 responsibilities and activities in a timely1 efficient1 and effective manner1 the ,chairman may1 during any period when such a certification is in effect-- 7,a7 recruit and directly appoint highly qualified individuals into the excepted service for covered positions2 and 7,b7 establish in the excepted service term-limited covered positions and recruit and directly appoint highly qualified individuals into such term-limited covered positions1 which may not exceed a term of #d years4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,merit principles ,to the maximum extent practicable1 any action authorized pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be consistent with the merit principles of section #bcja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,number ,the number of highly qualified individuals serving in-- 7i7 covered positions pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7 may not exceed #baj at any one time2 and 7ii7 term-limited covered positions pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may not exceed #hj at any one time4 7,c7 ,compensation ,the ,chairman may not use authority under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or paragraph 7#a77;,b7 to compensate individuals recruited and directly appointed into a covered position or a term-limited covered position at an annual rate of basic pay higher than the annual salary payable for level ,,iii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,senior ,executive ,service position ,the ,chairman may not1 under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or paragraph 7#a77;,b71 appoint highly qualified individuals to any ,senior ,executive ,service position1 as defined in section #cacb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,renewal ,the ,chairman may renew a certification issued or renewed under this subsection if the ,chairman determines there is still a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need for covered positions to carry out the ,commission's responsibilities and activities in a timely1 efficient1 and effective manner4 7#d7 ,termination ,a certification issued or renewed under this subsection shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date that is #aj years after the certification is renewed or issued2 or 7,b7 the date on which the ,chairman determines there is no longer a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need for covered positions to carry out the ,commission's responsibilities and activities in a timely1 efficient1 and effective manner4 7#e7 ,level of positions ,to the extent practicable1 in carrying out paragraph 7#a7 the ,chairman shall recruit and directly appoint highly qualified individuals into the excepted service to entry1 mid1 and senior level covered positions1 including term-limited covered positions4 7b7 ,addressing insufficient compensation of employees and other personnel of the ,commission 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 if the ,chairman issues or renews a certification that compensation for employees or other personnel of the ,commission serving in a covered position is insufficient to retain or attract such employees and other personnel to allow the ,commission to carry out the responsibilities and activities of the ,commission in a timely1 efficient1 and effective manner1 the ,chairman may1 during any period when such a certification is in effect1 fix the compensation for such employees or other personnel serving in a covered position without regard to any provision of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing ,general ,schedule classification and pay rates4 7#b7 ,certification requirements ,a certification issued or renewed under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 apply to employees or other personnel who serve in covered positions2 7,b7 terminate on the earlier of-- 7i7 the date that is #aj years after the certification is issued or renewed2 or 7ii7 the date on which the ,chairman determines that the use of the authority of the ,chairman under this subsection to fix compensation for employees or other personnel serving in a covered position is no longer necessary to retain or attract such employees and other personnel to allow the ,commission to carry out the ,commission's responsibilities and activities in a timely1 efficient1 and effective manner2 and 7,c7 be no broader than necessary to achieve the objective of retaining or attracting employees and other personnel serving in a covered position to allow the ,commission to carry out the ,commission's responsibilities and activities in a timely1 efficient1 and effective manner4 7#c7 ,renewal ,the ,chairman may renew a certification issued or renewed under this subsection if the ,chairman determines that use of the authority of the ,chairman under this subsection to fix compensation for employees or other personnel serving in a covered position is still necessary to retain or attract such employees or other personnel to allow the ,commission to carry out the ,commission's responsibilities and activities in a timely1 efficient1 and effective manner4 7#d7 ,applicability ,the authority under this subsection to fix the compensation of employees or other personnel during any period when a certification issued or renewed under paragraph 7#a7 is in effect shall apply with respect to an employee or other personnel serving in a covered position regardless of when the employee or other personnel was hired4 7#e7 ,retention of level of fixed compensation ,the termination of a certification issued or renewed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not affect the compensation of an employee or other personnel serving in a covered position whose compensation was fixed by the ,chairman in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,limitation on compensation ,the ,chairman may not use the authority under paragraph 7#a7 to fix the compensation of employees or other personnel at an annual rate of basic pay higher than the annual salary payable for level ,,iii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,experts and consultants 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,chairman may-- 7i7 obtain the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 compensate those experts and consultants for each day 7including travel time7 at rates not in excess of the rate of pay for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of that title2 and 7iii7 pay to the experts and consultants serving away from the homes or regular places of business of the experts and consultants travel expenses and per diem in lieu of subsistence at rates authorized by sections #egjb and #egjc of that title for persons in ,government service employed intermittently4 7,b7 ,limitations ,the ,chairman shall-- 7i7 to the maximum extent practicable1 limit the use of experts and consultants pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 ensure that the employment contract of each expert and consultant employed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 is subject to renewal not less frequently than annually4 7c7 ,additional compensation authority 7#a7 ,for new employees ,the ,chairman may pay a person recruited and directly appointed under subsection 7a7 a #a-time hiring bonus in an amount not to exceed #be1jjj4 7#b7 ,for existing employees 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 an employee or other personnel who the ,chairman determines exhibited exceptional performance in a fiscal year may be paid a performance bonus in an amount not to exceed the least of-- 7i7 #be1jjj2 and 7ii7 the amount of the limitation that is applicable for a calendar year under section #ecjg7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,limitations 7i7 ,subsequent bonuses ,any person who receives a performance bonus under subparagraph 7,a7 may not receive another performance bonus under that subparagraph for a period of #e years thereafter4 7ii7 ,hiring bonuses ,any person who receives a #a-time hiring bonus under paragraph 7#a7 may not receive a performance bonus under subparagraph 7,a7 unless more than one year has elapsed since the payment of such #a-time hiring bonus4 7d7 ,implementation plan and report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,chairman shall develop and implement a plan to carry out this section4 ,before implementing such plan1 the ,chairman shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and the ,office of ,personnel ,management a report on the details of the plan4 7#b7 ,report content ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 evidence and supporting documentation justifying the plan2 and 7,b7 budgeting projections on costs and benefits resulting from the plan4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,chairman may consult with the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in developing the plan under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,delegation ,the ,chairman shall delegate1 subject to the direction and supervision of the ,chairman1 the authority provided by subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 to the ,executive ,director for ,operations of the ,commission4 7f7 ,information on hiring1 vacancies1 and compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall include in its budget materials submitted in support of the budget of the ,president 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 for each fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this section1 information relating to hiring1 vacancies1 and compensation at the ,commission4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the information described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an analysis of any trends with respect to hiring1 vacancies1 and compensation at the ,commission2 7,b7 a description of the efforts to retain and attract employees or other personnel to serve in covered positions at the ,commission2 7,c7 information that describes-- 7i7 if a certification under subsection 7a7 was in effect at any point in the previous year1 how the authority provided by that subsection is being used to address the hiring needs of the ,commission2 7ii7 the total number of highly qualified individuals serving in-- 7,i7 covered positions pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,a72 and 7,,ii7 term-limited covered positions pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 7iii7 if a certification under subsection 7b7 was in effect at any point in the previous year1 how the authority provided by that subsection is being used to address the hiring or retention needs of the ,commission2 7iv7 the total number of employees or other personnel serving in a covered position that have their compensation fixed pursuant to subsection 7b72 7v7 if a certification under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 was terminated or was not in effect at any point in the previous year1 why such a certification was terminated or was not in effect2 7vi7 the attrition levels with respect to term-limited covered positions appointed under subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 including the number of individuals leaving a term-limited covered position before completion of the applicable term of service and the average length of service for such individuals as a percentage of the applicable term of service2 and 7vii7 the number of experts and consultants retained under subsection 7b77#g72 and 7,d7 an assessment of-- 7i7 the current critical workforce needs of the ,commission and any critical workforce needs that the ,commission anticipates in the next five years2 and 7ii7 additional skillsets that are or likely will be needed for the ,commission to fulfill the licensing and oversight responsibilities of the ,commission4 7g7 ,covered position ,in this section1 the term covered position means a position in which an employee or other personnel is responsible for conducting work of a scientific1 technical1 engineering1 mathematical1 legal1 managerial1 or otherwise highly specialized or skilled nature4 4 7#b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #afa the following3 ,sec4 #afa;,a4 ,use of firearms by security personnel4,sec4 #afa;,b4 ,commission workforce4 4 7b7 ,government ,accountability ,office report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjcb1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 evaluates the extent to which the authorities provided under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 of section #afa;,b of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7as added by this ,act7 have been utilized2 7#b7 describes the role in which the highly qualified individuals recruited and directly appointed pursuant to section #afa;,b7a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7as added by this ,act7 have been utilized to support the licensing of advanced nuclear reactors2 7#c7 assesses the effectiveness of the authorities provided under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 of section #afa;,b of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7as added by this ,act7 in helping the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission fulfill its mission2 7#d7 makes recommendations to improve the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission's strategic workforce management2 and 7#e7 makes recommendations with respect to whether ,congress should enhance1 modify1 or discontinue the authorities provided under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 of section #afa;,b of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7as added by this ,act74 7c7 ,annual ,solicitation for ,nuclear ,regulator ,apprenticeship ,network ,applications ,the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission1 on an annual basis1 shall solicit applications for the ,nuclear ,regulator ,apprenticeship ,network4 ,b ,fee ,reduction #aaa4 ,advanced reactor fee reduction 7a7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 and 7#bj71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,advanced nuclear reactor applicant ,the term advanced nuclear reactor applicant means an entity that has submitted to the ,commission an application for a license for an advanced nuclear reactor under the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#d7 ,advanced nuclear reactor preapplicant ,the term advanced nuclear reactor preapplicant means an entity that has submitted to the ,commission a licensing project plan for the purposes of submitting a future application for a license for an advanced nuclear reactor under the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 7#e7 ,agency support ,the term agency support has the meaning given the term agency support 7corporate support and the ,,ig7 in section #agj4c of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aa7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#ab7 ,mission-direct program salaries and benefits ,the term mission-direct program salaries and benefits has the meaning given such term in section #agj4c of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#ac7 ,mission-indirect program support ,the term mission-indirect program support has the meaning given such term in section #agj4c of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 4 7b7 ,excluded activities ,section #ajb7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;b77#a77;,b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,the total costs of mission-indirect program support and agency support that1 under paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii71 may not be included in the professional hourly rate charged for fees assessed and collected from advanced nuclear reactor applicants4 7v7 ,the total costs of mission-indirect program support and agency support that1 under paragraph 7#b77;,c77ii71 may not be included in the professional hourly rate charged for fees assessed and collected from advanced nuclear reactor preapplicants4 4 7c7 ,fees for service or thing of value ,section #ajb7;b7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,fees for service or thing of value 7,a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #igja of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commission shall assess and collect fees from any person who receives a service or thing of value from the ,commission to cover the costs to the ,commission of providing the service or thing of value4 7,b7 ,advanced nuclear reactor applicants ,the professional hourly rate charged for fees assessed and collected from an advanced nuclear reactor applicant under this paragraph relating to the review of a submitted application for an advanced nuclear reactor may not-- 7i7 exceed the professional hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits of the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program2 and 7ii7 include the costs of mission-indirect program support and agency support4 7,c7 ,advanced nuclear reactor preapplicants ,the professional hourly rate charged for fees assessed and collected from an advanced nuclear reactor preapplicant under this paragraph relating to the review of submitted materials as described in the licensing project plan of such advanced nuclear reactor preapplicant may not-- 7i7 exceed the professional hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits of the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program2 and 7ii7 include the costs of mission-indirect program support and agency support4 7,d7 ,calculation of hourly rate ,in this paragraph1 the professional hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits of the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program equals the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7i7 the full-time equivalent rate 7within the meaning of the document of the ,commission entitled ,,fy #bjbc ,final ,fee ,rule ,work ,papers 7or a successor document77 for mission-direct program salaries and benefits of the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program 7as determined by the ,commission7 for a fiscal year2 by 7ii7 the productive hours assumption for that fiscal year1 determined in accordance with the formula established in the document referred to in clause 7i7 7or a successor document74 4 7d7 ,sunset ,section #ajb7;f7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;f77 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,cessation of effectiveness ,paragraphs 7#a77;,b77v7 and 7#b77;,c7 of subsection 7b7 shall cease to be effective on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 4 7e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 #aab4 ,advanced nuclear reactor prize ,section #ajc of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dci2 #acb ,stat4 #eega7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,prizes for advanced nuclear reactor licensing 7#a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a non-,federal entity2 and 7,b7 the ,tennessee ,valley ,authority4 7#b7 ,prize for advanced nuclear reactor licensing 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #afi of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbji7 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary is authorized to make1 with respect to each award category described in subparagraph 7,c71 an award in an amount described in subparagraph 7,b7 to the first eligible entity-- 7i7 to which the ,commission issues an operating license for an advanced nuclear reactor under part #ej of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 for which an application has not been approved by the ,commission as of the date of enactment of this subsection2 or 7ii7 for which the ,commission makes a finding described in section #eb4ajc7;g7 of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 with respect to a combined license for an advanced nuclear reactor-- 7,i7 that is issued under subpart ,c of part #eb of that title 7or successor regulations72 and 7,,ii7 for which an application has not been approved by the ,commission as of the date of enactment of this subsection4 7,b7 ,amount of award ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 an award under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in an amount equal to the total amount assessed by the ,commission and collected under section #ajb7;b77#b7 from the eligible entity receiving the award for costs relating to the issuance of the license described in that subparagraph1 including1 as applicable1 costs relating to the issuance of an associated construction permit described in section #ej4bc of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 or early site permit 7as defined in section #eb4a of that title 7or successor regulations774 7,c7 ,award categories ,an award under subparagraph 7,a7 may be made for-- 7i7 the first advanced nuclear reactor for which the ,commission-- 7,i7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,,ii7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 7ii7 an advanced nuclear reactor that-- 7,i7 uses isotopes derived from spent nuclear fuel 7as defined in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja77 or depleted uranium as fuel for the advanced nuclear reactor2 and 7,,ii7 is the first advanced nuclear reactor described in subclause 7,i7 for which the ,commission-- 7aa7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7bb7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 7iii7 an advanced nuclear reactor that-- 7,i7 is a nuclear integrated energy system-- 7aa7 that is composed of #b or more co-located or jointly operated subsystems of energy generation1 energy storage1 or other technologies2 7bb7 in which not fewer than #a subsystem described in item 7aa7 is a nuclear energy system2 and 7cc7 the purpose of which is-- 7,,aa7 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both the power and nonpower sectors2 and 7,,bb7 to maximize energy production and efficiency2 and 7,,ii7 is the first advanced nuclear reactor described in subclause 7,i7 for which the ,commission-- 7aa7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7bb7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 7iv7 an advanced reactor that-- 7,i7 operates flexibly to generate electricity or high temperature process heat for nonelectric applications2 and 7,,ii7 is the first advanced nuclear reactor described in subclause 7,i7 for which the ,commission-- 7aa7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7bb7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 and 7v7 the first advanced nuclear reactor for which the ,commission grants approval to load nuclear fuel pursuant to the technology-inclusive regulatory framework established under subsection 7a77#d74 7#c7 ,federal funding limitation 7,a7 ,exclusion of ,,tva funds ,in this paragraph1 the term ,federal funds does not include funds received under the power program of the ,tennessee ,valley ,authority established pursuant to the ,tennessee ,valley ,authority ,act of #aicc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hca et seq474 7,b7 ,limitation on amounts expended ,an award under this subsection shall not exceed the total amount expended 7excluding any expenditures made with ,federal funds received for the applicable project and an amount equal to the minimum cost-share required under section #ihh of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb77 by the eligible entity receiving the award for licensing costs relating to the project for which the award is made4 7,c7 ,repayments and dividends not required ,notwithstanding section #iajd7;a77#d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law1 an eligible entity that received an award under this subsection shall not be required-- 7i7 to repay that award or any part of that award2 or 7ii7 to pay a dividend1 interest1 or other similar payment based on the sum of that award4 4 ,c ,siting1 ,licensing1 and ,oversight ,reviews #aba4 ,modernization of nuclear reactor environmental reviews 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission 7in this section referred to as the ,commission7 shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the efforts of the ,commission to facilitate efficient1 timely1 and predictable environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications1 including through expanded use of categorical exclusions1 environmental assessments1 and generic environmental impact statements4 7b7 ,report ,in completing the report under subsection 7a71 the ,commission shall-- 7#a7 describe the actions the ,commission will take to implement the amendments to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 made by section #cba of the ,fiscal ,responsibility ,act of #bjbc2 7#b7 consider-- 7,a7 using through adoption1 incorporation by reference1 or other appropriate means1 categorical exclusions1 environmental assessments1 and environmental impact statements prepared by other ,federal agencies to streamline environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications by the ,commission2 7,b7 using categorical exclusions1 environmental assessments1 and environmental impact statements prepared by the ,commission to streamline environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications by the ,commission2 7,c7 using mitigated findings of no significant impact in environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications by the ,commission to reduce the impact of a proposed action to a level that is not significant2 7,d7 the extent to which the ,commission may rely on prior studies or analyses prepared by ,federal1 ,state1 and local governmental permitting agencies to streamline environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications by the ,commission2 7,e7 opportunities to coordinate the development of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements with other ,federal agencies to avoid duplicative environmental reviews and to streamline environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications by the ,commission2 7,f7 opportunities to streamline formal and informal consultations and coordination with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local governmental permitting agencies during environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications by the ,commission2 7,g7 opportunities to streamline the ,commission's analyses of alternatives1 including the ,commission's analysis of alternative sites1 in environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications by the ,commission2 7,h7 establishing new categorical exclusions that could be applied to actions relating to new nuclear reactors applications2 7,i7 amending section #ea4bj7;b7 of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to allow the ,commission to determine on a case-specific basis whether an environmental assessment 7rather than an environmental impact statement or supplemental environmental impact statement7 is appropriate for a particular nuclear reactor application1 including in proceedings in which the ,commission relies upon a generic environmental impact statement for advanced nuclear reactors2 7,j7 authorizing the use of an applicant's environmental impact statement as the ,commission's draft environmental impact statement1 consistent with section #ajg7;f7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccf;a7f772 7,k7 opportunities to adopt online and digital technologies1 including technologies that would allow applicants and cooperating agencies to upload documents and coordinate with the ,commission to edit documents in real time1 that would streamline communications between-- 7i7 the ,commission and applicants2 and 7ii7 the ,commission and other relevant cooperating agencies2 7,l7 in addition to implementing measures under subsection 7c71 potential revisions to part #ea of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and relevant ,commission guidance documents1 to-- 7i7 facilitate efficient1 timely1 and predictable environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications2 7ii7 assist decision-making about relevant environmental issues2 7iii7 maintain openness with the public2 7iv7 meet obligations under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7v7 reduce burdens on licensees1 applicants1 and the ,commission2 and 7#c7 include a schedule for promulgating the rule required under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #b years after the submission of the report under subsection 7a71 the ,commission shall promulgate a final rule implementing1 to the maximum extent practicable1 measures considered by the ,commission under subsection 7b77#b7 that are necessary to streamline the ,commission's review of nuclear reactor applications4 #abb4 ,nuclear for ,brownfield sites 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,brownfield site ,the term brownfield site has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja74 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7#c7 ,covered site ,the term covered site means a brownfield site1 a retired fossil fuel site1 or a site that is both a retired fossil fuel site and a brownfield site4 7#d7 ,production facility ,the term production facility has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 7#e7 ,retired fossil fuel site ,the term retired fossil fuel site means the site of #a or more fossil fuel electric generation facilities that are retired or scheduled to retire1 including multiunit facilities that are partially shut down4 7#f7 ,utilization facility ,the term utilization facility has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 7b7 ,identification of regulatory issues 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall evaluate the extent to which modification of regulations1 guidance1 or policy is needed to enable efficient1 timely1 and predictable licensing reviews for1 and to support the oversight of1 production facilities or utilization facilities at covered sites4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall consider how licensing reviews for production facilities or utilization facilities at covered sites may be expedited by-- 7,a7 siting and operating a production facility or a utilization facility at or near existing site infrastructure to support the reuse of such infrastructure1 including-- 7i7 electric switchyard components and transmission infrastructure2 7ii7 heat-sink components2 7iii7 steam cycle components2 7iv7 roads2 7v7 railroad access2 and 7vi7 water availability2 7,b7 using early site permits2 7,c7 using plant parameter envelopes or similar standardized site parameters on a portion of a larger site2 and 7,d7 using a standardized application for similar sites4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ad months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing any regulations1 guidance1 and policies evaluated under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,licensing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall1 based on the evaluation under subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 develop and implement strategies to enable efficient1 timely1 and predictable licensing reviews for1 and to support the oversight of1 production facilities or utilization facilities at covered sites2 and 7,b7 initiate a rulemaking to enable efficient1 timely1 and predictable licensing reviews for1 and to support the oversight of1 production facilities or utilization facilities at covered sites4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 consistent with the mission of the ,commission1 the ,commission shall consider matters relating to-- 7,a7 the use of existing site infrastructure2 7,b7 existing emergency preparedness organizations and planning2 7,c7 the availability of historical site-specific environmental data2 7,d7 previously completed environmental reviews required by the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,e7 activities associated with the potential decommissioning of facilities or decontamination and remediation at covered sites2 and 7,f7 community engagement and historical experience with energy production4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report describing the actions taken by the ,commission under subsection 7c77#a74 #abc4 ,advancement of nuclear regulatory oversight 7a7 ,implementing lessons learned from the ,,covid-#ai health emergency 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on actions taken by the ,commission during the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 with respect to ,,covid-#ai4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify any processes1 procedures1 and other regulatory policies that the ,commission revised or temporarily suspended during the public health emergency described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 examine how any revision or temporary suspension of a process1 procedure1 or other regulatory policy identified under subparagraph 7,a7 affected the ability of the ,commission to license and regulate the civilian use of radioactive materials in the ,united ,states to protect public health and safety1 promote the common defense and security1 and protect the environment2 7,c7 discuss lessons learned from the matters described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,d7 list actions that the ,commission has taken or will take to incorporate into the licensing and oversight activities of the ,commission1 without compromising the mission of the ,commission1 the lessons described in subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,e7 describe when the actions listed under subparagraph 7,d7 were implemented or may be implemented4 7b7 ,advancing efficient1 risk-informed oversight and inspections 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall develop and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that identifies specific improvements to the nuclear reactor and materials oversight and inspection programs carried out pursuant to the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied that the ,commission may implement to maximize the efficiency of such programs through1 where appropriate1 the use of risk-informed1 performance-based procedures1 expanded incorporation of information technologies1 and staff training4 7#b7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall1 as appropriate1 seek input from-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 the ,national ,laboratories2 7,c7 the nuclear energy industry2 and 7,d7 nongovernmental organizations that are related to nuclear energy4 7#c7 ,contents ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 assess specific elements of oversight and inspections that may be modified by the use of technology1 improved planning1 and continually updated risk-informed1 performance-based assessment1 including-- 7i7 use of travel resources2 7ii7 planning and preparation for inspections1 including entrance and exit meetings with licensees2 7iii7 document collection and preparation1 including consideration of whether nuclear reactor data are accessible prior to onsite visits or requests to the licensee and that document requests are timely and within the scope of inspections2 7iv7 the cross-cutting issues program2 and 7v7 the scope of event reporting required by licensees to ensure decisions are risk-informed2 7,b7 identify and assess measures to improve oversight and inspections1 including-- 7i7 elimination of areas of duplicative or otherwise unnecessary activities2 7ii7 increased use of templates in documenting inspection results2 and 7iii7 periodic training of ,commission staff and leadership on the application of risk-informed criteria for-- 7,i7 inspection planning and assessments2 7,,ii7 agency decision making processes on the application of regulations and guidance2 and 7,,iii7 the application of the ,commission's standard of reasonable assurance of adequate protection2 7,c7 assess measures to advance risk-informed procedures1 including-- 7i7 increased use of inspection approaches that balance the level of resources commensurate with safety significance2 7ii7 increased review of the use of inspection program resources based on licensee performance2 7iii7 expansion of modern information technology1 including artificial intelligence and machine learning to risk inform oversight and inspection decisions2 and 7iv7 updating the ,differing ,professional ,views or ,opinions process to ensure any impacts on agency decisions and schedules are commensurate with the safety significance of the differing opinion2 7,d7 assess the ability of the ,commission1 consistent with its obligations to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of health and safety pursuant to the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied1 to enable licensee innovations that may advance nuclear reactor operational efficiency and safety1 including the criteria of the ,commission for timely acceptance of licensee adoption of advanced technologies1 including digital technologies2 7,e7 identify recommendations resulting from the assessments described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d72 7,f7 identify specific actions that the ,commission will take to incorporate into the training1 inspection1 oversight1 and licensing activities1 and regulations of the ,commission1 without compromising the mission of the ,commission1 the recommendations identified under subparagraph 7,e72 and 7,g7 describe when the actions identified under subparagraph 7,f7 may be implemented4 7c7 ,office and facility space review 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7,a7 review office and other facility space requirements of the ,commission2 and 7,b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report1 with recommendations1 on the results of such review4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an examination of-- 7i7 the costs associated with the headquarters1 regional offices1 and technical training center of the ,commission1 including examination of-- 7,i7 costs that do not support the ,commission's mission1 including rent subsidies for other ,federal agencies2 and 7,,ii7 opportunities to reduce future costs through reduction in unnecessary office space1 consolidation of offices1 use of advanced information technology1 or any other appropriate means2 and 7ii7 current and anticipated office and facility requirements to efficiently accomplish the mission of the ,commission2 and 7,b7 recommendations to ,congress1 the ,commission1 and the ,general ,services ,administration for actions that may assist in reducing office and facility costs to licensees and taxpayers4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7#c7 ,licensee ,the term licensee means a person that holds a license issued under section #ajc or section #ajd of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc2 #bacd74 ,,ii ,nuclear ,technology ,deployment #bja4 ,advanced nuclear deployment 7a7 ,enabling preparations for advanced nuclear reactor demonstrations on ,federal sites 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajb7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;b77#a77;,b77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 ,costs for-- 7,i7 activities to review and approve or disapprove an application for an early site permit 7as defined in section #eb4a of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation77 to demonstrate an advanced nuclear reactor on a ,department of ,energy site or any site or installation that is critical national security infrastructure 7as defined in section #cbg7;d7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai72 and 7,,ii7 pre-application activities relating to an early site permit 7as so defined7 to demonstrate an advanced nuclear reactor on a ,department of ,energy site or any site or installation that is critical national security infrastructure 7as defined in section #cbg7;d7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai74 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,regulatory requirements for micro-reactors 7#a7 ,micro-,reactor licensing ,the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission 7in this subsection referred to as the ,commission7 shall-- 7,a7 not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 develop risk-informed and performance-based strategies and guidance to license and regulate micro-reactors pursuant to section #ajc of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc71 including strategies and guidance for-- 7i7 staffing and operations2 7ii7 oversight and inspections2 7iii7 safeguards and security2 7iv7 emergency preparedness2 7v7 risk analysis methods1 including alternatives to probabilistic risk assessments2 7vi7 decommissioning funding assurance methods that permit the use of design- and site-specific cost estimates2 7vii7 the transportation of fueled micro-reactors2 and 7viii7 siting1 including in relation to-- 7,i7 the population density criterion limit described in the policy issue paper on population-related siting considerations for advanced reactors dated ,may #h1 #bjbj1 and numbered ,,secy-#bj-jjde2 7,,ii7 licensing mobile deployment2 and 7,,iii7 environmental reviews2 and 7,b7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 implement1 as appropriate1 the strategies and guidance developed under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 within the existing regulatory framework2 7ii7 through the technology-inclusive1 regulatory framework to be established under section #ajc7;a77#d77;,a7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci72 or 7iii7 through a pending or new rulemaking4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing and implementing strategies and guidance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall consider-- 7,a7 the unique characteristics of micro-reactors1 including characteristics relating to-- 7i7 physical size2 7ii7 design simplicity2 and 7iii7 source term2 7,b7 opportunities to address redundancies and inefficiencies2 7,c7 opportunities to consolidate review phases and reduce transitions between review teams2 7,d7 opportunities to establish integrated review teams to ensure continuity throughout the review process2 and 7,e7 other relevant considerations discussed in the policy issue paper on policy and licensing considerations related to micro-reactors dated ,october #f1 #bjbj1 and numbered ,,secy-#bj-jjic4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall consult with-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 the heads of other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate2 7,c7 micro-reactor technology developers2 and 7,d7 other stakeholders4 7c7 ,expedited subsequent combined licenses 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with this subsection1 the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission 7referred to in this subsection as the ,commission7 shall establish and carry out an expedited procedure for issuing a combined license pursuant to section #ahe b4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbce74 7#b7 ,qualifications ,to qualify for the expedited procedure under paragraph 7#a71 an applicant-- 7,a7 shall submit a combined license application for a new nuclear reactor based off a previously licensed design2 7,b7 shall propose to construct the new nuclear reactor on or adjacent to a site on which a nuclear reactor already operates or previously operated2 and 7,c7 may not be subject to an order of the ,commission to suspend or revoke a license under section #b4bjb of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#c7 ,expedited procedure ,with respect to a combined license for which the applicant has satisfied the requirements described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,commission shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 not later than #a year after the application is accepted for docketing1 issue a draft environmental impact statement2 7,b7 not later than #ah months after the application is accepted for docketing-- 7i7 complete the technical review process2 and 7ii7 issue a safety evaluation report and final environmental impact statement2 7,c7 not later than #b years after the application is accepted for docketing1 complete any necessary public licensing hearings and related processes2 and 7,d7 not later than #be months after the application is accepted for docketing1 make a final decision on whether to issue the combined license4 7#d7 ,performance and reporting 7,a7 ,delays in issuance ,not later than #cj days after the applicable deadline1 the ,executive ,director for ,operations of the ,commission shall inform the ,commission of any failure to meet a deadline under paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,delays in issuance exceeding #ij days ,if any deadline under paragraph 7#c7 is not met by the date that is #ij days after the applicable date required under such paragraph1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the delay1 including a detailed explanation accounting for the delay and a plan for completion of the applicable action4 7d7 ,pilot program for nuclear power purchase agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,b of title ,,vi of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,stat4 #ghb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fci;,a4 ,long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program under which the ,secretary shall enter into at least one long-term power purchase agreement for power generated by a commercial nuclear reactor with respect to which an operating license is issued by the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission after ,january #a1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,requirements ,in establishing the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies that may benefit from purchasing nuclear power for a period of longer than #aj years1 including the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#b7 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 enter into at least one long-term agreement to purchase power from a commercial nuclear reactor described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,period of agreement ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7 to purchase power from a commercial nuclear reactor shall be made for a period of at least #aj years and not more than #dj years4 7d7 ,priority ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize entering into long-term power purchase agreements for power generated by first-of-a-kind or early deployment commercial nuclear reactors that will provide reliable and resilient power-- 7#a7 to high-value assets for national security purposes2 or 7#b7 for other purposes that the ,secretary determines are in the national interest1 including for remote off-grid scenarios or grid-connected scenarios that provide capabilities commonly known as islanding power capabilities during an emergency4 7e7 ,rates ,a long-term power purchase agreement entered into under this section may not be at a rate that is higher than the average market rate1 unless the agreement is for power generated by a commercial nuclear reactor described in subsection 7d74 4 7#b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,stat4 #eid7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #fci the following3 ,sec4 #fci;,a4 ,long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot program4 4 #bjb4 ,global nuclear cooperation 7a7 ,global nuclear energy assessment study 7#a7 ,study required ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the ,commission1 shall conduct a study on the global status of-- 7,a7 the civilian nuclear energy industry2 and 7,b7 the supply chains of the civilian nuclear energy industry4 7#b7 ,contents ,the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 information on the status of the civilian nuclear energy industry1 the long-term risks to such industry1 and the basis for such risks2 7,b7 information on how the use of the civilian nuclear energy industry1 relative to other types of energy industries1 can reduce the emission of criteria pollutants and carbon dioxide2 7,c7 information on the role the ,united ,states civilian nuclear energy industry plays in ,united ,states foreign policy2 7,d7 information on the importance of the ,united ,states civilian nuclear energy industry to countries that are allied to the ,united ,states2 7,e7 information on how the ,united ,states may collaborate with such countries in developing1 deploying1 and investing in nuclear technology2 7,f7 information on how foreign countries use nuclear energy when crafting and implementing their own foreign policy1 including such use by foreign countries that are strategic competitors2 7,g7 an evaluation of how nuclear nonproliferation and security efforts and nuclear energy safety are affected by the involvement of the ,united ,states in-- 7i7 international markets2 and 7ii7 setting civilian nuclear energy industry standards2 7,h7 an evaluation of how industries in the ,united ,states1 other than the civilian nuclear energy industry1 benefit from the generation of electricity by nuclear power plants2 7,i7 information on utilities and companies in the ,united ,states that are involved in the civilian nuclear energy supply chain1 including1 with respect to such utilities and companies-- 7i7 financial challenges2 7ii7 nuclear liability issues2 7iii7 foreign strategic competition2 and 7iv7 risks to continued operation2 and 7,j7 recommendations for how the ,united ,states may-- 7i7 develop a national strategy to increase the role nuclear energy plays in diplomacy and strategic energy policy2 7ii7 develop a strategy to mitigate foreign competitor's utilization of their civilian nuclear energy industries in diplomacy2 7iii7 align its nuclear energy policy with national security objectives2 and 7iv7 remove regulatory barriers to the development of the ,united ,states civilian nuclear energy supply chain4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #f months after the study is conducted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report1 including a classified annex as necessary1 on the results of such study4 7b7 ,program to train and share expertise 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,commission1 shall develop and carry out a program under which the ,secretary of ,energy shall train foreign nuclear energy experts and standardize practices4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the program developed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall-- 7,a7 issue guidance for best safety practices in the global civilian nuclear energy industry based on practices established in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 train foreign nuclear energy experts on the operation and safety and security practices used by the ,united ,states civilian nuclear energy industry2 7,c7 review global supply chain risks for foreign civilian nuclear energy industries2 7,d7 identify weaknesses and concerns found in foreign civilian nuclear energy industries2 and 7,e7 establish partnerships with foreign countries that have developed or are developing civilian nuclear energy industries4 7#c7 ,foreign nuclear energy expert ,in this subsection1 the term foreign nuclear energy expert does not include a person who is from a country-- 7,a7 in which intellectual property theft is legal2 7,b7 that takes actions to undermine the civilian nuclear energy industry or other critical industries of the ,united ,states2 or 7,c7 which the ,secretary of ,energy determines is inimical to the interest of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities 7#a7 ,coordination ,the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 coordinate all work of the ,commission relating to-- 7i7 issuing a license for the import or export of a nuclear reactor under section #ajc of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc72 and 7ii7 international regulatory cooperation and assistance relating to nuclear reactors2 and 7,b7 support-- 7i7 the consideration of international technical standards to assist the design1 licensing1 and construction of advanced nuclear systems2 7ii7 efforts to help build competent nuclear regulatory organizations and legal frameworks in foreign countries that are seeking to develop civilian nuclear energy industries2 and 7iii7 exchange programs and training provided in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state to foreign countries relating to civilian nuclear energy industry regulation and oversight to improve nuclear technology licensing4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in supporting exchange programs and training under paragraph 7#a77;,b77iii71 the ,commission shall consult with-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,state2 7,c7 the ,national ,laboratories2 7,d7 the private sector2 and 7,e7 institutions of higher education4 7#c7 ,nuclear ,reactor ,export and ,innovation ,branch ,the ,commission may establish within the ,office of ,international ,programs of the ,commission a branch1 to be known as the ,international ,nuclear ,reactor ,export and ,innovation ,branch1 to carry out the nuclear reactor export and innovation activities described in paragraph 7#a7 as the ,commission determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,exclusion of international activities from the fee base 7,a7 ,in general ,section #ajb of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities ,the ,commission shall identify in the annual budget justification international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities described in section #bjb7;c77#a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,advancement ,act4 2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 as amended by the preceding provisions of this ,act1 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 ,costs for international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities described in section #bjb7;c77#a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,advancement ,act4 4 7,b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subparagraph 7,a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 7d7 ,denial of certain domestic licenses for national security purposes 7#a7 ,definition of covered fuel ,in this subsection1 the term covered fuel means enriched uranium that is fabricated into fuel assemblies for nuclear reactors by an entity that-- 7,a7 is owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7,b7 is organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,prohibition on unlicensed possession or ownership of covered fuel ,unless specifically authorized by the ,commission in a license issued under section #ec of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgc71 no person subject to the jurisdiction of the ,commission may possess or own covered fuel4 7#c7 ,license ,to possess or own covered fuel 7,a7 ,consultation required prior to issuance ,the ,commission shall not issue a license to possess or own covered fuel under section #ec of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgc7 unless the ,commission has first consulted with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state before issuing the license4 7,b7 ,prohibition on issuance of license 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7iii71 a license to possess or own covered fuel shall not be issued if the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state make the determination described in clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,determination 7,i7 ,in general ,the determination referred to in clause 7i7 is a determination that possession or ownership1 as applicable1 of covered fuel poses a threat to the national security of the ,united ,states that adversely impacts the physical and economic security of the ,united ,states4 7,,ii7 ,joint determination ,a determination described in subclause 7,i7 shall be jointly made by the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state4 7,,iii7 ,timeline 7aa7 ,notice of application ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,commission receives an application for a license to possess or own covered fuel1 the ,commission shall notify the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state of the application4 7bb7 ,determination ,the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state shall have a period of #ahj days1 beginning on the date on which the ,commission notifies the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state under item 7aa7 of an application for a license to possess or own covered fuel1 in which to make the determination described in subclause 7,i74 7cc7 ,commission notification ,on making the determination described in subclause 7,i71 the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state shall immediately notify the ,commission4 7dd7 ,congressional notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state notify the ,commission under item 7cc71 the ,commission shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of the determination4 7ee7 ,public notice ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,commission notifies ,congress under item 7dd7 of a determination made under subclause 7,i71 the ,commission shall make that determination publicly available4 7iii7 ,effect of no determination ,the prohibition described in clause 7i7 shall not apply if the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state do not make the determination described in clause 7ii7 by the date described in subclause 7,,iii77bb7 of that clause4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 7,d7 ,the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7,e7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 #bjc4 ,american nuclear competitiveness 7a7 ,process for review and amendment of part #haj generally authorized destinations 7#a7 ,identification and evaluation of factors ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 shall identify and evaluate factors1 other than agreements for cooperation entered into in accordance with section #abc of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #baec71 that may be used to determine a country's generally authorized destination status under part #haj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and to list such country as a generally authorized destination in ,appendix ,a to part #haj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,process update ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall review and1 as appropriate1 update the ,department of ,energy's process for determining a country's generally authorized destination status under part #haj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and for listing such country as a generally authorized destination in ,appendix ,a to part #haj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 taking into consideration1 and1 as appropriate1 incorporating factors identified and evaluated under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,revisions to list ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and at least once every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall1 in accordance with any process updated pursuant to this subsection1 review the list in ,appendix ,a to part #haj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and amend such list as appropriate4 7b7 ,licensing domestic nuclear projects in which ,united ,states allies invest 7#a7 ,in general ,the prohibitions against issuing certain licenses for utilization facilities to certain aliens1 corporations1 and other entities described in the second sentence of section #ajc d4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc7;d77 and the second sentence of section #ajd d4 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacd7;d77 shall not apply to an entity described in paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection if the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission determines that issuance of the applicable license to that entity is not inimical to-- 7,a7 the common defense and security2 or 7,b7 the health and safety of the public4 7#b7 ,entities described 7,a7 ,in general ,an entity referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is an alien1 corporation1 or other entity that is owned1 controlled1 or dominated by-- 7i7 the government of-- 7,i7 a country1 other than a country described in subparagraph 7,b71 that is a member of the ,organization for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,,ii7 the ,republic of ,india2 7ii7 a corporation that is incorporated in a country described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of clause 7i72 or 7iii7 an alien who is a citizen or national of a country described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of clause 7i74 7,b7 ,exclusion ,a country described in this subparagraph is a country-- 7i7 any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the government of which1 on the date of enactment of this ,act1 is subject to sanctions under section #bca of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebe72 or 7ii7 any citizen1 national1 or entity of which1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 is included on the ,list of ,specially ,designated ,nationals and ,blocked ,persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury pursuant to sanctions imposed under section #bca of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebe74 7#c7 ,technical amendment ,section #ajc d4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc7;d77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking any any and inserting any4 7#d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection affects the requirements of section #gba of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe74 7c7 ,licensing considerations relating to use of nuclear energy for nonelectric applications 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission 7in this subsection referred to as the ,commission7 shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report addressing any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to-- 7,a7 the flexible operation of advanced nuclear reactors1 such as ramping power output and switching between electricity generation and nonelectric applications2 7,b7 the use of advanced nuclear reactors exclusively for nonelectric applications2 and 7,c7 the collocation of advanced nuclear reactors with industrial plants or other facilities4 7#b7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall seek input from-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 the nuclear energy industry2 7,c7 technology developers2 7,d7 the industrial1 chemical1 and medical sectors2 7,e7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,f7 other public stakeholders4 7#c7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall describe-- 7,a7 any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to the matters described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 including1 with respect to the nonelectric applications referred to in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of that paragraph1 any licensing issues or requirements relating to the use of nuclear energy-- 7i7 for hydrogen or other liquid and gaseous fuel or chemical production2 7ii7 for water desalination and wastewater treatment2 7iii7 for heat used in industrial processes2 7iv7 for district heating2 7v7 in relation to energy storage2 7vi7 for industrial or medical isotope production2 and 7vii7 other applications1 as identified by the ,commission2 7,b7 options for addressing such issues or requirements-- 7i7 within the existing regulatory framework2 7ii7 through the technology-inclusive1 regulatory framework to be established under section #ajc7;a77#d77;,a7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci72 or 7iii7 through a new rulemaking2 7,c7 the extent to which ,commission action is needed to implement any matter described in the report2 and 7,d7 cost estimates1 proposed budgets1 and proposed timeframes for implementing risk-informed and performance-based regulatory guidance for licensing advanced nuclear reactors for nonelectric applications4 7d7 ,report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy projects 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission 7in this subsection referred to as the ,commission7 shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy projects4 7#b7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall seek input from-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 the nuclear energy industry2 7,c7 the ,national ,laboratories2 7,d7 institutions of higher education2 7,e7 nuclear and manufacturing technology developers2 7,f7 the manufacturing and construction industries2 7,g7 standards development organizations2 7,h7 labor unions2 7,i7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,j7 other public stakeholders4 7#c7 ,contents 7,a7 ,in general ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7i7 examine any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to the use1 for nuclear energy projects1 of-- 7,i7 advanced manufacturing techniques2 and 7,,ii7 advanced construction techniques2 7ii7 examine-- 7,i7 the requirements for nuclear-grade components in manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy projects2 7,,ii7 opportunities to use standard materials1 parts1 or components in manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications2 and 7,,iii7 opportunities to use standard materials that are in compliance with existing codes and standards to provide acceptable approaches to support or encapsulate new materials that do not yet have applicable codes or standards2 7iii7 identify safety aspects of advanced manufacturing processes and advanced construction techniques that are not addressed by existing codes and standards1 so that generic guidance for nuclear energy projects may be updated or created as necessary by the ,commission2 7iv7 identify options for addressing the issues1 requirements1 and opportunities examined under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7-- 7,i7 within the existing regulatory framework2 or 7,,ii7 through a new rulemaking2 and 7v7 describe the extent to which ,commission action is needed to implement any matter described in the report4 7,b7 ,cost estimates1 budgets1 and timeframes ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include cost estimates1 proposed budgets1 and proposed timeframes for implementing risk-informed and performance-based regulatory guidance for advanced manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy projects4 7e7 ,extension of the ,price-,anderson ,act 7#a7 ,extension ,section #agj of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj7 7commonly known as the ,price-,anderson ,act7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe each place it appears and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjfe4 7#b7 ,liability ,section #agj of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj7 7commonly known as the ,price-,anderson ,act7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection d4 7#e71 by striking #ejj1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in subsection e4 7#d71 by striking #ejj1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,report ,section #agj p4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj7p77 7commonly known as the ,price-,anderson ,act7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjfa4 7#d7 ,definition of nuclear incident ,section #aa q4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7q77 is amended1 in the second proviso1 by striking if such occurrence and all that follows through ,united ,states3 and inserting a colon4 7f7 ,risk pooling program assessment 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall carry out a review of1 and submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on1 the ,secretary of ,energy's actions with respect to the program described in section #icd7;e7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agcgc7;e774 7#b7 ,contents ,the report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the ,secretary of ,energy's actions to determine the risk-informed assessment formula under section #icd7;e77#b77;,c7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agcgc7;e77#b77;,c772 and 7,b7 a review of the ,secretary of ,energy's methodology to collect information to determine and implement the formula4 ,february #af1 #bjbd,reported from the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce with an amendment,february #af1 #bjbd;,committees on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and ,foreign ,affairs discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed