H.R. 9613
Changes rules for a nuclear reactor safety advisory committee
Sets new membership limits, term lengths and duties for the committee that advises the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on reactor hazards and safety standards.
- Caps the committee at 15 members appointed by the commission, with a focus on varied technical expertise
- Members could serve up to two 4-year terms, with an exception if the commission cites a compelling need
- The committee would review license applications and advise only when the commission asks it to
- Committee reports would be public and added to the license application record, except where security rules block release
Cleared committee · Awaiting a floor vote