HJR85 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Advance nuclear reactors and nuclear technologies, encouraging ongoing bipartisan efforts to spur development of

Summary

Alabama House Joint Resolution 85 endorses advancing advanced nuclear reactors and urges federal reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to speed development.

What This Bill Does

It expresses Alabama's support for an all-of-the-above nuclear energy future and notes that foreign and domestic investment is already moving advanced reactor technologies forward. It urges Congress to reform the NRC to modernize its framework and implement a phased, risk-informed licensing process to speed research, development, and deployment by American industry. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to key national leaders and committees.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and energy consumers, who could benefit from a more reliable and diverse energy future if advanced nuclear technologies are developed and deployed more quickly.
• U.S. nuclear energy developers and investors, who would be affected by proposed reforms intended to speed research, licensing, and deployment of innovative reactor technologies.

Key Provisions

• Endorse an all-of-the-above nuclear energy future for the region and nation with a responsive, efficient regulatory framework that supports safe and reliable innovative reactor technologies.
• Support ongoing bipartisan efforts in Congress to reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to speed research, development, and deployment of innovative reactor technologies by American industry.
• Advocate modernization of the NRC regulatory framework to accommodate review of innovative nuclear technologies and provide a phased, risk-informed licensing process that adds predictability for policymakers, industry, and investors.
• Direct that copies of the resolution be sent to the Southern Congressional Delegation, the President, various Senate and House committee leaders, the Secretary of Energy, and the NRC Chair.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative