Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Nov 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
What this bill does
H.R. 6346, the Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act, would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to report to Congress on changes made to its regulations for nuclear reactors and materials during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It would also require the NRC to report on actions it could take to make its oversight and inspection programs more efficient, such as using risk-informed and performance-based procedures.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) review the NRC's office and facility space needs and suggest ways to cut related costs. The NRC would need to gather input from the Department of Energy, national laboratories, the nuclear energy industry, and relevant non-governmental organizations when developing its report on oversight efficiency.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 9, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. No further action has been taken on the bill.
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Official summary
Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act
This bill requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to report to Congress about (1) changes to its regulation of nuclear reactors and materials during the COVID-19 public health emergency, and (2) 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
10 Nov 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6346 do?
- H.R. 6346, the Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act, would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to report to Congress on changes made to its regulations for nuclear reactors and materials during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It would also require the NRC to report on actions it could take to make its oversight and inspection programs more efficient, such as using risk-informed and performance-based procedures. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) review the NRC's office and facility space needs and suggest ways to cut related costs. The NRC would need to gather input from the Department of Energy, national laboratories, the nuclear energy industry, and relevant non-governmental organizations when developing its report on oversight efficiency. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 9, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. No further action has been taken on the bill.
- Has H.R. 6346 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6346. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6346?
- H.R. 6346 was sponsored by Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6346?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. (10 Nov 2023).
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