The Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act streamlines the nuclear facility licensing process by allowing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to approve construction permits, operating licenses, and related amendments without holding a formal hearing, provided no member of the public requests one. Instead of mandatory hearings, the NRC would issue a 30-day public notice in the Federal Register before approving applications, with an exception for routine amendments deemed to pose no significant safety hazards. When hearings are held, they would use informal rather than formal procedures, potentially speeding up the approval process. The bill applies to all nuclear licensing applications and proceedings currently pending before the NRC as of the law's enactment. The changes affect nuclear power plant operators, uranium enrichment facilities, and members of the public who wish to participate in licensing decisions.
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