Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to streamline hearings on nuclear facility construction applications.
Allows the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue permits and licenses without a hearing if there is no request for one by any potentially affected person, provided there is a 30-day notice and publication in the Federal Register.
Permits the NRC to dispense with the 30-day notice for amendments to permits or licenses if the amendment involves no significant hazards consideration.
Mandates the use of informal adjudicatory procedures for any hearings conducted by the NRC under this amendment.
Specifies that informal hearing procedures should be used, and clarifies language regarding the type of hearing procedures to be used.
Adjusts the process for issuing construction permits and operating licenses to require either a 30-day notice and publication period or a hearing, as applicable.
Modifies the licensing process for uranium enrichment facilities to remove the requirement for an “on the record” hearing unless requested by an affected person.
States that if a hearing is requested for the licensing of uranium enrichment facilities, it must be conducted in accordance with specified sections of the Atomic Energy Act.
Applies these amendments to all applications and proceedings pending before the NRC as of the date of enactment.
