Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy
Directs DOE to modernize its nuclear reactor testing infrastructure and increase support for advanced reactor development.
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What each section does, and how they differ.
Reforms Department of Energy processes for advanced reactor testing to accelerate deployment timelines.
DoE shall expedite review and approval of test reactors while maintaining safety and security standards.
DoE to establish dedicated review teams for qualified test reactors with 2-year operational target from application submission.
Energy Secretary to issue guidance on qualified reactors within 60 days; revise procedures to expedite review and deployment.
Energy Secretary to approve at least three reactor pilot projects with goal of criticality by July 4, 2026.
Energy Secretary to reform NEPA compliance and eliminate unnecessary environmental reviews for reactor authorizations by June 30, 2025.