H.R.9613

Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act updates the role of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards in nuclear reactor licensing and oversight.

The Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to update the role of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. The Committee will consist of up to 15 members appointed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, representing diverse technical expertise. The Committee will focus on issues directly related to reactor design, safety significance, novelty, and those not previously acted upon. The Committee can propose actions to the Commission, which must specifically request such actions.