#aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,may #h1 #bjbd ,,amendments3 ,that the bill from the ,senate 7,s4 #hgj7 entitled ,an ,act to amend the ,federal ,fire ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aigd to authorize appropriations for the ,united ,states ,fire ,administration and firefighter assistance grant programs4 1 do pass with the following ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert3 ,a ,fire ,grants and ,safety #a4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,fire ,grants and ,safety ,act of #bjbc4 #b4 ,reauthorization of the ,united ,states ,fire ,administration ,section #ag7;g77#a7 of the ,federal ,fire ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aigd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaf7;g77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,m7-- 7,a7 by striking for for and inserting for2 and 7,b7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraraph3 7,n7 #ie1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh1 of which #c1dbj1jjj for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section #h7;f74 4 #c4 ,reauthorization of ,assistance to ,firefighters ,grants ,program and the ,fire ,prevention and ,safety ,grants ,program 7a7 ,sunset ,section #cc7r7 of the ,federal ,fire ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aigd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbi7r77 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcj4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cc7q77#a7 of the ,federal ,fire ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aigd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbi7q77#a77 is amended by striking to carry out this section-- and all that follows through the fiscal year described in clause 7i7 and inserting to carry out this section #gej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh4 #d4 ,reauthorization of ,staffing for ,adequate ,fire and ,emergency ,response ,grant ,program 7a7 ,sunset ,section #cd7k7 of the ,federal ,fire ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aigd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbi;a7k77 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcj4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cd7;j77#a7 of the ,federal ,fire ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aigd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbi;a7j77#a77;,i77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking fiscal year #bjac2 and and inserting each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh42 and 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,i74 #e4 ,,gao audit and report ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an audit of and issue a publicly available report on-- 7#a7 barriers that prevent fire departments from accessing ,federal funds2 and 7#b7 the ,united ,states ,fire ,administration4 ,b ,accelerating ,deployment of ,versatile1 ,advanced ,nuclear for ,clean ,energy #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,accelerating ,deployment of ,versatile1 ,advanced ,nuclear for ,clean ,energy ,act of #bjbd or the ,,advance ,act of #bjbd4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,i--,american ,nuclear ,leadership ,sec4 #aja4 ,international nuclear export and innovation activities4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,denial of certain domestic licenses for national security purposes4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,export license notification4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,global nuclear energy assessment4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,process for review and amendment of part #haj generally authorized destinations4 ,,title ,,ii--,developing and deploying new nuclear technologies ,sec4 #bja4 ,fees for advanced nuclear reactor application review4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,advanced nuclear reactor prizes4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,licensing considerations relating to use of nuclear energy for nonelectric applications4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,enabling preparations for the demonstration of advanced nuclear reactors on ,department of ,energy sites or critical national security infrastructure sites4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,fusion energy regulation4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,regulatory issues for nuclear facilities at brownfield sites4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,combined license review procedure4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,regulatory requirements for micro-reactors4 ,,title ,,iii--,preserving existing nuclear energy generation ,sec4 #cja4 ,foreign ownership4 ,,title ,,iv--,nuclear fuel cycle1 supply chain1 infrastructure1 and workforce ,sec4 #dja4 ,report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy projects4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,nuclear energy traineeship4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,biennial report on the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,development1 qualification1 and licensing of advanced nuclear fuel concepts4 ,,title ,v--,improving ,commission efficiency ,sec4 #eja4 ,mission alignment4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,strengthening the ,,nrc workforce4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,commission corporate support funding4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,performance metrics and milestones4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,nuclear licensing efficiency4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,modernization of nuclear reactor environmental reviews4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,improving oversight and inspection programs4 ,,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #fja4 ,technical correction4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,report on engagement with the ,government of ,canada with respect to nuclear waste issues in the ,great ,lakes ,basin4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,savings clause4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,accident tolerant fuel ,the term accident tolerant fuel has the meaning given the term in section #ajg7;a7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dci2 #acb ,stat4 #eegg74 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#c7 ,advanced nuclear fuel ,the term advanced nuclear fuel means-- 7,a7 advanced nuclear reactor fuel2 and 7,b7 accident tolerant fuel4 7#d7 ,advanced nuclear reactor ,the term advanced nuclear reactor has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci74 7#e7 ,advanced nuclear reactor fuel ,the term advanced nuclear reactor fuel has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci74 7#f7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#g7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7#h7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#i7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 ,i ,american ,nuclear ,leadership #aja4 ,international nuclear export and innovation activities 7a7 ,commission coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 coordinate all work of the ,commission relating to-- 7i7 import and export licensing for nuclear reactors and radioactive materials2 and 7ii7 international regulatory cooperation and assistance relating to nuclear reactors and radioactive materials1 including with countries that are members of-- 7,i7 the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development2 or 7,,ii7 the ,nuclear ,energy ,agency2 and 7,b7 support interagency and international coordination with respect to-- 7i7 the consideration of international technical standards to establish the licensing and regulatory basis to assist the design1 construction1 and operation of nuclear reactors and use of radioactive materials2 7ii7 efforts to help build competent nuclear regulatory organizations and legal frameworks in foreign countries that are seeking to develop civil nuclear industries2 and 7iii7 exchange programs and training provided1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 to foreign countries relating to civil nuclear licensing and oversight to improve the regulation of nuclear reactors and radioactive materials1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,exchange programs and training ,with respect to the exchange programs and training described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77iii71 the ,commission shall coordinate1 as applicable1 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 7b7 ,authority ,to establish branch ,the ,commission may establish within the ,office of ,international ,programs a branch1 to be known as the ,international ,nuclear ,export and ,innovation ,branch1 to carry out the international nuclear export and innovation activities described in subsection 7a7 as the ,commission determines to be appropriate and within the mission of the ,commission4 7c7 ,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-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,international nuclear export and innovation activities ,the ,commission shall identify in the annual budget justification international nuclear export and innovation activities described in section #aja7;a7 of the ,,advance ,act of #bjbd4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,costs for international nuclear export and innovation activities described in section #aja7;a7 of the ,,advance ,act of #bjbd4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 7d7 ,interagency ,coordination ,the ,commission shall coordinate all international activities under this section with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and other applicable agencies1 as appropriate4 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section alters the authority of the ,commission to license and regulate the civilian use of radioactive materials4 #ajb4 ,denial of certain domestic licenses for national security purposes 7a7 ,definition of covered fuel ,in this section1 the term covered fuel means enriched uranium that is fabricated outside the ,united ,states into fuel assemblies for commercial nuclear power 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 7b7 ,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 #bjgc7 and part #gj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 no person subject to the jurisdiction of the ,commission may possess or own covered fuel4 7c7 ,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 and part #gj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 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 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 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 subparagraph 7,b77i77,i74 7,b7 ,determination 7i7 ,in general ,the determination referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is a determination that possession or ownership1 as applicable1 of covered fuel-- 7,i7 poses a threat to the national security of the ,united ,states1 including because of an adverse impact on the physical and economic security of the ,united ,states2 or 7,,ii7 does not pose a threat to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,joint determination ,a determination described in clause 7i7 shall be jointly made by the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state4 7iii7 ,timeline 7,i7 ,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 7,,ii7 ,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 subclause 7,i7 of an application for a license to possess or own covered fuel1 in which to make the determination described in clause 7i74 7,,iii7 ,commission notification ,on making the determination described in clause 7i71 the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state shall immediately notify the ,commission4 7,,iv7 ,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 subclause 7,,iii71 the ,commission shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives of the determination4 7,v7 ,public notice ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,commission notifies ,congress under subclause 7,,iv7 of a determination made under clause 7i71 the ,commission shall make that determination publicly available4 7,c7 ,effect of no determination ,the ,commission shall not issue a license if the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state have not made a determination described in subparagraph 7,b74 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section alters any treaty or international agreement in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act or that enters into force after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajc4 ,export license notification 7a7 ,definition of low-,enriched uranium ,in this section1 the term low-enriched uranium means uranium enriched to less than #bj percent of the uranium-#bce isotope4 7b7 ,notification ,if the ,commission1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and any other relevant agencies1 issues an export license for the transfer of any item described in subsection 7d7 to a country described in subsection 7c71 the ,commission shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,countries described ,a country referred to in subsection 7b7 is a country that-- 7#a7 has not concluded and ratified an ,additional ,protocol to its safeguards agreement with the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency2 or 7#b7 has not ratified or acceded to the amendment to the ,convention on the ,physical ,protection of ,nuclear ,material1 adopted at ,vienna ,october #bf1 #aigi1 and opened for signature at ,new ,york ,march #c1 #aihj 7,,tias #aajhj71 described in the information circular of the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency numbered ,,infcirc_/#bgd_/,rev4#a_/,mod4#a and dated ,may #i1 #bjaf 7,,tias #af-ejh74 7d7 ,items described ,an item referred to in subsection 7b7 includes-- 7#a7 unirradiated nuclear fuel containing special nuclear material 7as defined in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad771 excluding low-enriched uranium2 7#b7 a nuclear reactor that uses nuclear fuel described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 any plant or component listed in ,appendix ,i to part #aaj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 that is involved in-- 7,a7 the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements2 7,b7 the separation of plutonium2 or 7,c7 the separation of the uranium-#bcc isotope4 #ajd4 ,global nuclear energy assessment 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,contents ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 information on the status of the civilian nuclear energy industry1 the long-term risks to that industry1 and the bases for those 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 those 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-- 7,a7 international markets2 and 7,b7 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 those utilities and companies-- 7,a7 financial challenges2 7,b7 nuclear liability issues2 7,c7 foreign strategic competition2 and 7,d7 risks to continued operation2 and 7#aj7 recommendations for how the ,united ,states may-- 7,a7 develop a national strategy to increase the role that nuclear energy plays in diplomacy and strategic energy policy2 7,b7 develop a strategy to mitigate foreign competitor's utilization of their civilian nuclear energy industries in diplomacy2 7,c7 align the nuclear energy policy of the ,united ,states with national security objectives2 and 7,d7 modernize regulatory requirements to strengthen the ,united ,states civilian nuclear energy supply chain4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the study under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the study1 including a classified annex1 if necessary4 #aje4 ,process for review and amendment of part #haj generally authorized destinations 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,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 consideration and1 as appropriate1 incorporating factors identified and evaluated under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,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 section1 review the list in ,appendix ,a to part #haj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and amend such list as appropriate4 ,,ii ,developing and deploying new nuclear technologies #bja4 ,fees for advanced nuclear reactor application review 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#ab71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 and 7#ba71 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 pre-applicant ,the term advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicant 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 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#aa7 ,hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits ,the term hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits means the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7,a7 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 for a fiscal year2 by 7,b7 the productive hours assumption for that fiscal year1 determined in accordance with the formula established in the document referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 7or a successor document74 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#ac7 ,mission-direct program salaries and benefits ,the term mission-direct program salaries and benefits means the resources of the ,commission that are allocated to the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program 7as determined by the ,commission7 to perform core work activities committed to fulfilling the mission of the ,commission1 as described in the document of the ,commission entitled ,,fy #bjbc ,final ,fee ,rule ,work ,papers 7or a successor document74 7#ad7 ,mission-indirect program support ,the term mission-indirect program support has the meaning given the 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 7as amended by section #aja7;c77#a77;,b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,the total costs of mission-indirect program support and agency support that1 under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 may not be included in the hourly rate charged for fees assessed and collected from advanced nuclear reactor applicants4 7vi7 ,the total costs of mission-indirect program support and agency support that1 under paragraph 7#b77;,c71 may not be included in the hourly rate charged for fees assessed and collected from advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicants4 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 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 described in section #c7a7 may not exceed the hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits4 7,c7 ,advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicants ,the hourly rate charged for fees assessed and collected from an advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicant under this paragraph relating to the review of submitted materials as described in the licensing project plan of an advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicant may not exceed the hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits4 4 7d7 ,sunset ,section #ajb of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,cessation of effectiveness ,paragraphs 7#a77;,b77vi7 and 7#b77;,c7 of subsection 7b7 shall cease to be effective on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 4 7e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 #bjb4 ,advanced nuclear reactor prizes ,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 limitations 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 ,repayment 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 receives 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 #bjc4 ,licensing considerations relating to use of nuclear energy for nonelectric applications 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress 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 colocation of nuclear reactors with industrial plants or other facilities4 7b7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the report under subsection 7a71 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 7c7 ,contents 7#a7 ,in general ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall describe-- 7,a7 any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to the matters described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7a71 including1 with respect to the nonelectric applications referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of that subsection1 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 for industrial processes2 7iv7 for district heating2 7v7 in relation to energy storage2 7vi7 for industrial or medical isotope production2 and 7vii7 for other applications1 as identified by the ,commission2 7,b7 options for addressing those issues or requirements-- 7i7 within the existing regulatory framework2 7ii7 as part of the technology-inclusive regulatory framework required under subsection 7a77#d7 of section #ajc 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 and 7,c7 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 shall include cost estimates1 proposed budgets1 and proposed timeframes for implementing risk-informed and performance-based regulatory guidance in the licensing of nuclear reactors for nonelectric applications4 #bjd4 ,enabling preparations for the demonstration of advanced nuclear reactors on ,department of ,energy sites or critical national security infrastructure sites 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajb7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;b77#a77;,b77 7as amended by section #bja7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 ,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 critical national security infrastructure 7as defined in section #cbg7;d7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agbb77 site2 and 7,,ii7 pre-application activities relating to 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 critical national security infrastructure 7as defined in section #cbg7;d7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agbb77 site4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 #bje4 ,fusion energy regulation 7a7 ,definition ,section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection e4-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 1 including by use of a fusion machine after particle accelerator2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting if made radioactive by use of a particle accelerator that is not a fusion machine1 before is produced2 7#b7 in each of subsections ee4 through hh41 by inserting a subsection heading1 the text of which comprises the term defined in the subsection2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections ee41 ff41 gg41 hh41 and jj4 as subsections jj41 gg41 hh41 ii41 and ff41 respectively1 and moving the subsections so as to appear in alphabetical order2 7#d7 in subsection dd41 by striking dd4 ,the and inserting the following3 ee4 ,high-level radioactive waste2 spent nuclear fuel ,the 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection cc4 the following3 dd4 ,fusion machine ,the term fusion machine means a machine that is capable of-- 7#a7 transforming atomic nuclei1 through fusion processes1 into different elements1 isotopes1 or other particles2 and 7#b7 directly capturing and using the resultant products1 including particles1 heat1 or other electromagnetic radiation4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming changes 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajc7;a7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking inclusive1 and inserting inclusive2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b77ii71 by inserting 7including fusion machine license applications7 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 note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 7as amended by section #bja7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or fusion reactor and inserting reactor or fusion machine2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#ba7 as paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#bb71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 the following3 7#aa7 ,fusion machine ,the term fusion machine has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,agreement ,state ,the term ,agreement ,state has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci74 7,b7 ,fusion machine ,the term fusion machine has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 7#b7 ,requirement ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on-- 7,a7 the results of a study1 conducted in consultation with ,agreement ,states and the private fusion sector1 on risk- and performance-based1 design-specific licensing frameworks for mass-manufactured fusion machines1 including an evaluation of the design1 manufacturing1 and operations certification process used by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration 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-- 7i7 the results of that study2 and 7ii7 the anticipated need for such guidance or regulations4 #bjf4 ,regulatory issues for nuclear facilities at 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 ,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#c7 ,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#d7 ,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 multi-unit facilities that are partially shut down4 7#e7 ,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 considering matters relating to siting and operating a production facility or a utilization facility at or near a covered site to support-- 7,a7 the reuse of existing site 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 the use of early site permits2 7,c7 the utilization of plant parameter envelopes or similar standardized site parameters on a portion of a larger site2 and 7,d7 the use of 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 identified 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 shall-- 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 or 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 appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the actions taken by the ,commission under subsection 7c77#a74 #bjg4 ,combined license review procedure 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with this section1 the ,commission 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 #bbce7;b774 7b7 ,qualifications ,to qualify for the expedited procedure under subsection 7a71 an applicant-- 7#a7 shall submit a combined license application for a new nuclear reactor that-- 7,a7 references a design for which the ,commission has issued a design certification 7as defined in section #eb4a of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation772 or 7,b7 has a design that is substantially similar to a design of a nuclear reactor for which the ,commission has issued a combined license1 an operating license1 or a manufacturing license under the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7#b7 shall propose to construct the new nuclear reactor on a site-- 7,a7 on which a licensed commercial nuclear reactor operates or previously operated2 or 7,b7 that is directly adjacent to a site on which a licensed commercial nuclear reactor operates or previously operated and has site characteristics that are substantially similar to that site2 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 7c7 ,expedited procedure ,with respect to a combined license for which the applicant has satisfied the requirements described in subsection 7b71 the ,commission shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 not later than #ah months after the date on which the application is accepted for docketing-- 7,a7 complete the technical review process and issue a safety evaluation report2 and 7,b7 issue a final environmental impact statement or environmental assessment1 unless the ,commission finds that the proposed agency action is excluded pursuant to a categorical exclusion in accordance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#b7 not later than #b years after the date on which the application is accepted for docketing1 complete any necessary public licensing hearings and related processes2 and 7#c7 not later than #be months after the date on which the application is accepted for docketing1 make a final decision on whether to issue the combined license4 7d7 ,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 subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,delays in issuance exceeding #ij days ,if any deadline under subsection 7c7 is not met by the date that is #ij days after the applicable date required under that subsection1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the delay1 including-- 7,a7 a detailed explanation accounting for the delay2 and 7,b7 a plan for completion of the applicable action4 #bjh4 ,regulatory requirements for micro-reactors 7a7 ,micro-,reactor licensing ,the ,commission 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-- 7,a7 staffing and operations2 7,b7 oversight and inspections2 7,c7 safeguards and security2 7,d7 emergency preparedness2 7,e7 risk analysis methods1 including alternatives to probabilistic risk assessments2 7,f7 decommissioning funding assurance methods that permit the use of design- and site-specific cost estimates2 7,g7 the transportation of fueled micro-reactors2 and 7,h7 siting1 including in relation to-- 7i7 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 7ii7 licensing mobile deployment2 and 7iii7 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 paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 within the existing regulatory framework2 7,b7 through the technology-inclusive regulatory framework to be established under section #ajc7;a77#d7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci72 or 7,c7 through a pending or new rulemaking4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing and implementing strategies and guidance under subsection 7a71 the ,commission shall consider-- 7#a7 the unique characteristics of micro-reactors1 including characteristics relating to-- 7,a7 physical size2 7,b7 design simplicity2 and 7,c7 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 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 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 ,,iii ,preserving existing nuclear energy generation #cja4 ,foreign ownership 7a7 ,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 subsection 7b7 if the ,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 7b7 ,entities described 7#a7 ,in general ,an entity referred to in subsection 7a7 is an alien1 corporation1 or other entity that is owned1 controlled1 or dominated by-- 7,a7 the government of-- 7i7 a country1 other than a country described in paragraph 7#b71 that is a member of the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7ii7 the ,republic of ,india2 7,b7 a corporation that is incorporated in a country described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 an alien who is a citizen or national of a country described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,exclusion ,a country described in this paragraph is a country-- 7,a7 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 7,b7 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 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section affects the requirements of section #gba of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe74 ,,iv ,nuclear fuel cycle1 supply chain1 infrastructure1 and workforce #dja4 ,report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy projects 7a7 ,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 7referred to in this section as the report7 on manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy projects4 7b7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the report1 the ,commission shall seek input from-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7#b7 the nuclear energy industry2 7#c7 ,national ,laboratories2 7#d7 institutions of higher education2 7#e7 nuclear and manufacturing technology developers2 7#f7 the manufacturing and construction industries1 including manufacturing and construction companies with operating facilities in the ,united ,states2 7#g7 standards development organizations2 7#h7 labor unions2 7#i7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7#aj7 other public stakeholders4 7c7 ,contents 7#a7 ,in general ,the report shall-- 7,a7 examine any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to the use1 for nuclear energy projects1 of-- 7i7 advanced manufacturing processes2 7ii7 advanced construction techniques2 and 7iii7 rapid improvement or iterative innovation processes2 7,b7 examine-- 7i7 the requirements for nuclear-grade components in manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy projects2 7ii7 opportunities to use standard materials1 parts1 or components in manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy projects2 7iii7 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 and standards2 and 7iv7 requirements relating to the transport of a fueled advanced nuclear reactor core from a manufacturing licensee to a licensee that holds a license to construct and operate a facility at a particular site2 7,c7 identify safety aspects of advanced manufacturing processes and advanced construction techniques that are not addressed by existing codes and standards1 so that generic guidance may be updated or created1 as necessary2 7,d7 identify options for addressing the issues1 requirements1 and opportunities examined under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7-- 7i7 within the existing regulatory framework2 or 7ii7 through a new rulemaking2 7,e7 identify how addressing the issues1 requirements1 and opportunities examined under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 will impact opportunities for domestic nuclear manufacturing and construction developers2 and 7,f7 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 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 #djb4 ,nuclear energy traineeship ,section #cac of division ,c of the ,omnibus ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgd;a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,nuclear ,regulatory2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and subsection 7c7 after paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,advanced nuclear reactor ,the term advanced nuclear reactor has the meaning given the term in section #iea7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#d7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #iea7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking ,nuclear ,regulatory2 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,nuclear energy traineeship subprogram 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall establish1 as a subprogram of the ,program1 a nuclear energy traineeship subprogram under which the ,commission1 in coordination with institutions of higher education and trade schools1 shall competitively award traineeships that provide focused training to meet critical mission needs of the ,commission and nuclear workforce needs1 including needs relating to the nuclear tradecraft workforce4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the nuclear energy traineeship subprogram described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 coordinate with the ,secretary of ,energy to prioritize the funding of traineeships that focus on-- 7i7 nuclear workforce needs2 and 7ii7 critical mission needs of the ,commission2 7,b7 encourage appropriate partnerships among-- 7i7 ,national ,laboratories2 7ii7 institutions of higher education2 7iii7 trade schools2 7iv7 the nuclear energy industry2 and 7v7 other entities1 as the ,commission determines to be appropriate2 and 7,c7 on an annual basis1 evaluate nuclear workforce needs for the purpose of implementing traineeships in focused topical areas that-- 7i7 address the workforce needs of the nuclear energy community2 and 7ii7 support critical mission needs of the ,commission4 4 #djc4 ,biennial report on the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,high-level radioactive waste ,the term high-level radioactive waste has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja74 7#b7 ,spent nuclear fuel ,the term spent nuclear fuel has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja74 7#c7 ,standard contract ,the term standard contract has the meaning given the term contract in section #ifa4c of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the annual and cumulative amount of payments made by the ,united ,states to the holder of a standard contract due to a partial breach of contract under the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja et seq47 resulting in financial damages to the holder2 7#b7 the cumulative amount spent by the ,department of ,energy since fiscal year #bjjh to reduce future payments projected to be made by the ,united ,states to any holder of a standard contract due to a partial breach of contract under the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja et seq472 7#c7 the cumulative amount spent by the ,department of ,energy to store1 manage1 and dispose of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the ,united ,states as of the date of the report2 7#d7 the projected lifecycle costs to store1 manage1 transport1 and dispose of the projected inventory of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the ,united ,states1 including spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste expected to be generated from existing reactors through #bjej2 7#e7 any mechanisms for better accounting of liabilities for the lifecycle costs of the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the ,united ,states2 7#f7 any recommendations for improving the methods used by the ,department of ,energy for the accounting of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste costs and liabilities2 7#g7 any actions taken in the previous fiscal year by the ,department of ,energy with respect to interim storage2 and 7#h7 any activities taken in the previous fiscal year by the ,department of ,energy to develop and deploy nuclear technologies and fuels that enhance the safe transportation or storage of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste1 including technologies to protect against seismic1 flooding1 and other extreme weather events4 #djd4 ,development1 qualification1 and licensing of advanced nuclear fuel concepts 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,commission shall establish an initiative to enhance preparedness and coordination with respect to the qualification and licensing of advanced nuclear fuel4 7b7 ,agency ,coordination ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission and the ,secretary of ,energy shall enter into a memorandum of understanding-- 7#a7 to share technical expertise and knowledge through-- 7,a7 enabling the testing and demonstration of accident tolerant fuels for existing commercial nuclear reactors and advanced nuclear reactor fuel concepts to be proposed and funded1 in whole or in part1 by the private sector2 7,b7 operating a database to store and share data and knowledge relevant to nuclear science and engineering between ,federal agencies and the private sector2 7,c7 leveraging expertise with respect to safety analysis and research relating to advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7,d7 enabling technical staff to actively observe and learn about technologies1 with an emphasis on identification of additional information needed with respect to advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7#b7 to ensure that-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,energy has sufficient technical expertise to support the timely research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of advanced nuclear fuel2 7,b7 the ,commission has sufficient technical expertise to support the evaluation of applications for licenses1 permits1 and design certifications and other requests for regulatory approval for advanced nuclear fuel2 7,c7 7i7 the ,department of ,energy maintains and develops the facilities necessary to enable the timely research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application by the civilian nuclear industry of advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7ii7 the ,commission has access to the facilities described in clause 7i71 as needed2 and 7,d7 the ,commission consults1 as appropriate1 with the modeling and simulation experts at the ,office of ,nuclear ,energy of the ,department of ,energy1 at the ,national ,laboratories1 and within industry fuel vendor teams in cooperative agreements with the ,department of ,energy to leverage physics-based computer modeling and simulation capabilities4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the efforts of the ,commission under subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the preparedness of the ,commission to review and qualify for use-- 7i7 accident tolerant fuel2 7ii7 ceramic cladding materials2 7iii7 fuels containing silicon carbide2 7iv7 high-assay1 low-enriched uranium fuels2 7v7 molten-salt based liquid fuels2 7vi7 fuels derived from spent nuclear fuel or depleted uranium2 and 7vii7 other related fuel concepts1 as determined by the ,commission2 7,b7 activities planned or undertaken under the memorandum of understanding described in subsection 7b72 7,c7 an accounting of the areas of research needed with respect to advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7,d7 any other challenges or considerations identified by the ,commission4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall seek input from-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 ,national ,laboratories2 7,c7 the nuclear energy industry2 7,d7 technology developers2 7,e7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,f7 other public stakeholders4 ,v ,improving ,commission efficiency #eja4 ,mission alignment 7a7 ,update ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall1 while remaining consistent with the policies of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 and the ,energy ,reorganization ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ehja et seq47 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 the civilian use of radioactive materials and nuclear energy be conducted in a manner that is efficient and does not unnecessarily limit-- 7#a7 the civilian use of radioactive materials and deployment of nuclear energy2 or 7#b7 the benefits of civilian use of radioactive materials and nuclear energy technology to society4 7b7 ,report ,on completion of the update to the mission statement required under subsection 7a71 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the updated mission statement2 and 7#b7 the guidance that the ,commission will provide to staff of the ,commission to ensure effective performance of the mission of the ,commission4 #ejb4 ,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 any provision 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 section #ccbh71 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the civil service1 the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission 7in this section referred to as the ,chairman7 may1 in order 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 manner and subject to the limitations described in paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7-- 7,a7 recruit and directly appoint exceptionally well-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 exceptionally well-qualified individuals into such term-limited covered positions1 which may not exceed a term of #d years4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,number 7i7 ,in general ,the number of exceptionally well-qualified individuals serving in covered positions pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7 may not exceed #baj at any one time4 7ii7 ,term-limited covered positions ,the ,chairman may not appoint more than #bj exceptionally well-qualified individuals into term-limited covered positions pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b7 during any fiscal year4 7,b7 ,compensation 7i7 ,annual rate ,the annual basic rate of pay for any individual appointed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may not exceed the annual basic rate of pay for level ,,iii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,experience and qualifications ,any individual recruited and directly appointed into a covered position or a term-limited covered position shall be compensated at a rate of pay that is commensurate with such individual's experience and qualifications4 7,c7 ,senior executive service position ,the ,chairman may not1 under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or paragraph 7#a77;,b71 appoint exceptionally well-qualified individuals to any ,senior ,executive ,service position1 as defined in section #cacb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,level of positions ,to the extent practicable1 in carrying out paragraph 7#a7 the ,chairman shall recruit and directly appoint exceptionally well-qualified individuals into the excepted service to entry1 mid1 and senior level covered positions1 including term-limited covered positions4 7#d7 ,consideration of future workforce needs ,when recruiting and directly appointing exceptionally well-qualified individuals to covered positions pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a71 to maintain sufficient flexibility under the limitations of paragraph 7#b77;,a77i71 the ,chairman shall consider the future workforce needs of the ,commission to carry out its responsibilities and activities in a timely1 efficient1 and effective manner4 7b7 ,addressing insufficient compensation of employees and other personnel of the commission 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,chairman may fix the compensation for 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 ,applicability ,the authority under this subsection to fix the compensation of employees or other personnel 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#c7 ,limitations on compensation 7,a7 ,annual rate ,the ,chairman may not use the authority under paragraph 7#a7 to fix the compensation of employees or other personnel-- 7i7 at an annual rate of basic pay higher than the annual basic rate of pay for level ,,iii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7ii7 at an annual rate of basic pay that is not commensurate with such an employee or other personnel's experience and qualifications4 7,b7 ,senior executive service positions ,the ,chairman may not use the authority under paragraph 7#a7 to fix the compensation of an employee serving in a ,senior ,executive ,service position1 as defined in section #cacb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,additional compensation authority 7#a7 ,for new employees ,the ,chairman may pay an individual 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 subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 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 ,exceptional performance ,exceptional performance under subparagraph 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 leading a project team in a timely and efficient licensing review to enable the safe use of nuclear technology2 7ii7 making significant contributions to a timely and efficient licensing review to enable the safe use of nuclear technology2 7iii7 the resolution of novel or first-of-a-kind regulatory issues2 7iv7 developing or implementing licensing or regulatory oversight processes to improve the effectiveness of the ,commission2 and 7v7 other performance1 as determined by the ,chairman4 7,c7 ,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 7iii7 ,no bonus for senior executive service positions ,no person serving in a ,senior ,executive ,service position1 as defined in section #cacb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 may receive a performance bonus under subparagraph 7,a74 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 fiscal year #bjbf and each fiscal year thereafter1 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 how the authority provided by subsection 7a7 is being used to address the hiring needs of the ,commission2 7ii7 the total number of exceptionally well-qualified individuals serving in-- 7,i7 covered positions described in subsection 7g77#a7 pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,a72 7,,ii7 covered positions described in subsection 7g77#b7 pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,a72 7,,iii7 term-limited covered positions described in subsection 7g77#a7 pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 and 7,,iv7 term-limited covered positions described in subsection 7g77#b7 pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 7iii7 how the authority provided by subsection 7b7 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 and 7v7 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 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-- 7#a7 a position in which an employee or other personnel is responsible for conducting work of a highly-specialized scientific1 technical1 engineering1 mathematical1 or otherwise skilled nature to address a critical licensing or regulatory oversight need for the ,commission2 or 7#b7 a position that the ,executive ,director for ,operations of the ,commission determines is necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the ,commission in a timely1 efficient1 and effective manner4 7h7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the authorities provided by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjcd4 7#b7 ,certification ,if1 no later than the date referenced in paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission issues a certification that the authorities provided by subsection 7a71 subsection 7b71 or both subsections are necessary for the ,commission to carry out its responsibilities and activities in a timely1 efficient1 and effective manner1 the authorities provided by the applicable subsection shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjci4 7#c7 ,compensation ,the termination of the authorities provided by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 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 subsection 7a7 or 7b74 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 #bjcc1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs 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 exceptionally well-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 ,commission fulfill its mission2 7#d7 makes recommendations to improve the ,commission's strategic workforce management2 and 7#e7 makes recommendations with respect to whether ,congress should extend1 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 ,commission1 on an annual basis1 shall solicit applications for the ,nuclear ,regulator ,apprenticeship ,network4 #ejc4 ,commission corporate support funding 7a7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress and make publicly available a report that describes-- 7#a7 the progress on the implementation of section #ajb7;a77#c7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;a77#c772 and 7#b7 whether the ,commission is meeting and is expected to meet the total budget authority caps required for corporate support under that section4 7b7 ,limitation on corporate support costs ,section #ajb7;a77#c7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;a77#c77 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 #cj percent for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 7c7 ,corporate support costs clarification ,paragraph 7#aj7 of section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 7as redesignated by section #bja7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term corporate support costs does not include-- 7i7 costs for rent and utilities relating to any and all space in the ,three ,white ,flint ,north building that is not occupied by the ,commission2 or 7ii7 costs for salaries1 travel1 and other support for the ,office of the ,commission4 4 #ejd4 ,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 established under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,revisions ,after each review and assessment under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commission shall revise and improve1 as appropriate1 the performance metrics and milestone schedules described in that subparagraph to provide the most efficient metrics and schedules reasonably achievable4 4 #eje4 ,nuclear licensing efficiency 7a7 ,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 those 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 those techniques and guidance2 and 7#c7 obtain approval from the ,commission if establishment or modification of the techniques and guidance under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 involves policy formulation4 4 7b7 ,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 ,in general ,the provisions of 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,efficient licensing reviews ,the ,commission shall provide for efficient and timely reviews and proceedings for the granting1 suspending1 revoking1 or amending of any-- 7#a7 license or construction permit2 or 7#b7 application to transfer control4 4 7c7 ,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 #ejf4 ,modernization of nuclear reactor environmental reviews 7a7 ,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 the efforts of the ,commission to facilitate efficient1 timely1 and predictable environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications for a license under section #ajc of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc71 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 #bjbc 7,public ,law #aah-e2 #acg ,stat4 #ch72 7#b7 consider-- 7,a7 using1 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 applications described in subsection 7a7 by the ,commission2 7,b7 using categorical exclusions1 environmental assessments1 and environmental impact statements prepared by the ,commission to streamline environmental reviews of applications described in subsection 7a7 by the ,commission2 7,c7 using mitigated findings of no significant impact in environmental reviews of applications described in subsection 7a7 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 applications described in subsection 7a7 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 applications described in subsection 7a7 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 applications described in subsection 7a7 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 applications described in subsection 7a7 by the ,commission2 7,h7 establishing new categorical exclusions that could be applied to actions relating to new applications described in subsection 7a72 7,i7 amending section #ea4bj7;b7 of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to allow the ,commission to determine1 on a case-specific basis1 whether an environmental assessment 7rather than an environmental impact statement or supplemental environmental impact statement7 is appropriate for a particular application described in subsection 7a71 including in proceedings in which the ,commission relies on 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 and 7,l7 in addition to implementing measures under paragraph 7#c71 potential revisions to part #ea of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and relevant ,commission guidance documents-- 7i7 to facilitate efficient1 timely1 and predictable environmental reviews of applications described in subsection 7a72 7ii7 to assist decision making about relevant environmental issues2 7iii7 to maintain openness with the public2 7iv7 to meet obligations under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7v7 to reduce burdens on licensees1 applicants1 and the ,commission2 and 7#c7 include a schedule for promulgating a rule for any measures considered by the ,commission under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k7 of paragraph 7#b7 that require a rulemaking4 #ejg4 ,improving oversight and inspection programs 7a7 ,definition of licensee ,in this section1 the term licensee means a person that holds a license issued under section #ajc or #ajd of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc1 #bacd74 7b7 ,report ,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 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 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 7c7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the report under subsection 7b71 the ,commission shall1 as appropriate1 seek input from-- 7#a7 other ,federal regulatory agencies that conduct oversight and inspections2 7#b7 the nuclear energy industry2 7#c7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7#d7 other public stakeholders4 7d7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7b7 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-- 7,a7 use of travel resources2 7,b7 planning and preparation for inspections1 including entrance and exit meetings with licensees2 7,c7 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 and 7,d7 the cross-cutting issues program2 7#b7 identify and assess measures to improve oversight and inspections1 including-- 7,a7 elimination of areas of duplicative or otherwise unnecessary activities2 7,b7 increased use of templates in documenting inspection results2 and 7,c7 periodic training of ,commission staff and leadership on the application of risk-informed criteria for-- 7i7 inspection planning and assessments2 7ii7 agency decision-making processes on the application of regulations and guidance2 and 7iii7 the application of the ,commission's standard of reasonable assurance of adequate protection2 7#c7 assess measures to advance risk-informed procedures1 including-- 7,a7 increased use of inspection approaches that balance the level of resources commensurate with safety significance2 7,b7 increased review of the use of inspection program resources based on licensee performance2 7,c7 expansion of modern information technology1 including artificial intelligence and machine learning1 to risk-inform oversight and inspection decisions2 and 7,d7 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 the mission of the ,commission1 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 paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d72 7#f7 identify specific actions that the ,commission may take to incorporate into the training1 inspection1 oversight1 and licensing activities1 and regulations1 of the ,commission1 without compromising the mission of the ,commission1 the recommendations identified under paragraph 7#e72 and 7#g7 describe when the actions identified under paragraph 7#f7 may be implemented4 ,,vi ,miscellaneous #fja4 ,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 activities 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,commission 4 #fjb4 ,report on engagement with the ,government of ,canada with respect to nuclear waste issues in the ,great ,lakes ,basin ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing any engagement between the ,commission and the ,government of ,canada with respect to nuclear waste issues in the ,great ,lakes ,basin4 #fjc4 ,savings clause ,nothing in this ,act affects authorities of the ,department of ,state4 ,amend the title so as to read3 ,a bill to authorize appropriations for the ,united ,states ,fire ,administration and firefighter assistance grant programs1 to advance the benefits of nuclear energy1 and for other purposes44 ,clerk4