Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
This bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to modify the licensing process for commercial advanced nuclear reactor facilities. In addition, the bill amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 to revise how the NRC preserves budgeted funds for conducting and accelerating license reviews of commercial advanced nuclear reactor facilities.
The NRC must implement a licensing process that is designed to be predictable and efficient while conforming to existing NRC regulatory guidelines. The Department of Energy (DOE) must provide cost sharing grants to license applicants for the purpose of funding a portion of the NRC review fees. The NRC must also develop a new technology-inclusive, regulatory framework by the end of 2024 that encourages greater technological innovation for the advanced nuclear reactor program.
The NRC must publish necessary revisions to the guidance on the baseline examination schedule and any subsequent examinations for baffle-former bolts in pressurized water reactors with down-flow configurations.
The NRC must: (1) report to Congress on the safety and feasibility of extending the duration of uranium recovery licenses from 10 to 20 years, and (2) complete a voluntary pilot program to determine the feasibility of establishing a flat fee structure for routine licensing matters relating to uranium recovery.
DOE must issue a long-term federal excess uranium inventory management plan at least every 10 years that details the management of DOE excess uranium inventories.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-14 | President | Became Public Law No: 115-439. | House floor actions |
| 2019-01-14 | President | Signed by President. | House floor actions |
| 2019-01-02 | Floor | Presented to President. | House floor actions |
| 2018-12-21 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2018-12-21 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 10 (Roll no. 493). (text: CR H10553-10557) | House floor actions |
| 2018-12-21 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10577-10578) | House floor actions |
| 2018-12-21 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2018-12-21 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 512. | House floor actions |
| 2018-12-21 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10553-10558) | House floor actions |
| 2018-12-21 | Floor | Mr. Kinzinger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | House floor actions |
| 2018-12-20 | Floor | Held at the desk. | House floor actions |
| 2018-12-20 | Floor | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate |
| 2018-12-20 | Floor | Received in the House. | House floor actions |
| 2018-12-20 | Floor | Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7957-7962; text: CR S7962) | Senate |
| 2018-12-20 | Floor | The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. | Senate |
| 2018-12-20 | Floor | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. | Senate |
| 2017-05-25 | Floor | An errata sheet on written report number No. 115-86 was printed. | Senate |
| 2017-05-25 | Calendars | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 108. | Senate |
| 2017-05-25 | Committee | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-86. Additional views filed. | Senate |
| 2017-03-22 | Committee | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. | Senate |
| 2017-03-08 | Committee | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-52. | Senate |
| 2017-03-02 | IntroReferral | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate |
| 2017-03-02 | IntroReferral | Introduced in Senate | Library of Congress |