S 1757

This bill, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act, aims to streamline the process for approving new nuclear facilities and amendments to existing ones. It modifies the Atomic Energy Act to allow the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue construction permits and operating licenses without holding public hearings in certain circumstances, particularly if the amendment is deemed to pose no significant hazards. The bill also changes how hearings are conducted and ensures that affected parties have the opportunity to request a hearing when required.