Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2022): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 8471, the Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act, would direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to review and report on several aspects of its own operations. It would require the NRC to report to Congress on how it adjusted its processes during the COVID-19 public health emergency, what it learned, and how those lessons might be incorporated into future licensing and oversight work. It would also require the NRC to study ways to make reactor and materials oversight and inspections more efficient, including greater use of risk-based approaches, information technology, and staff training, with input from the Department of Energy, national laboratories, industry, and relevant nongovernmental organizations. Separately, the Comptroller General would be required to review the NRC's office and facility space needs and costs and recommend ways to reduce expenses.
The bill primarily affects the NRC as an agency, along with entities it regulates—nuclear reactor and materials licensees—since changes to inspection and oversight practices could affect how those licensees interact with regulators. It could also indirectly affect taxpayers and ratepayers if recommended efficiencies reduce regulatory costs.
The bill was introduced in the House on July 21, 2022, by Rep. Debbie Lesko and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It did not receive a vote before the end of the 117th Congress, so it did not become law. For it to move forward, it would need to be reintroduced in a new Congress and go through committee review and floor votes in both chambers.
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Official summary
Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act
This bill requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to report to Congress about changes to its regulation of nuclear reactors and materials during the COVID-19 public health emergency and actions (e.g., the use of risk-informed, performance-based procedures) that may be implemented to enhance the efficiency of oversight and inspection programs.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a review of the commission's office and other facility space requirements and recommend ways to reduce office and facility costs.
Timeline
21 Jul 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8471 do?
- H.R. 8471, the Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act, would direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to review and report on several aspects of its own operations. It would require the NRC to report to Congress on how it adjusted its processes during the COVID-19 public health emergency, what it learned, and how those lessons might be incorporated into future licensing and oversight work. It would also require the NRC to study ways to make reactor and materials oversight and inspections more efficient, including greater use of risk-based approaches, information technology, and staff training, with input from the Department of Energy, national laboratories, industry, and relevant nongovernmental organizations. Separately, the Comptroller General would be required to review the NRC's office and facility space needs and costs and recommend ways to reduce expenses. The bill primarily affects the NRC as an agency, along with entities it regulates—nuclear reactor and materials licensees—since changes to inspection and oversight practices could affect how those licensees interact with regulators. It could also indirectly affect taxpayers and ratepayers if recommended efficiencies reduce regulatory costs. The bill was introduced in the House on July 21, 2022, by Rep. Debbie Lesko and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It did not receive a vote before the end of the 117th Congress, so it did not become law. For it to move forward, it would need to be reintroduced in a new Congress and go through committee review and floor votes in both chambers.
- Has H.R. 8471 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8471. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8471?
- H.R. 8471 was sponsored by Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8471?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (21 Jul 2022).
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