Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act

Increased Efficiency in Licensing: Under Section 2(a)(1)(A)(ii), the Commission may issue construction permits, operating licenses, or amendments without a mandatory hearing, provided they give thirty days notice and publication. This could streamline the process for facilities.

Streamlined Amendments: Per Section 2(a)(1)(A)(ii), the Commission can dispense with the thirty-day notice and publication for certain amendments if it determines the amendment involves no significant hazards consideration.

Use of Informal Procedures: Section 2(a)(1)(A)(iii) directs the Commission to use informal adjudicatory procedures for hearings, which may alter how hearings are conducted.

Reduced Opportunity for Automatic Hearings: Under Section 2(a)(1)(A)(ii), the Commission is no longer required to hold a hearing unless a person whose interest may be affected specifically requests one.

Changes to Uranium Enrichment Licensing: Section 2(c)(1)(A) removes the requirement that licensing proceedings for uranium enrichment facilities be held "on the record," instead making hearings contingent upon a request by an interested person.