Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4675 Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4675

Bill 118 HR 4675, also known as the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act, aims to make changes to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The ACRS is responsible for providing independent technical advice to the NRC on matters related to nuclear reactor safety.

The bill proposes several reforms to the ACRS, including increasing the transparency and accountability of the committee. It requires the NRC to publish the ACRS's meeting agendas, minutes, and reports on its website, making them easily accessible to the public. This is intended to ensure that the ACRS's work is transparent and that the public can have confidence in the advice it provides to the NRC.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve the expertise of the ACRS members by requiring that at least one member have expertise in nuclear engineering and at least one member have expertise in nuclear safety. This is intended to ensure that the ACRS has the necessary technical knowledge to provide informed advice to the NRC. Overall, the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act seeks to enhance the effectiveness and transparency of the ACRS in its role of providing independent technical advice on nuclear reactor safety to the NRC.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4675

Bill HR 4675 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2023. Bill HR 4675 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2023. Bill HR 4675's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of July 21, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4675

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4675

Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reform Act

To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to clarify the organization and duties of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards, and for other purposes.