HR84 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 resolution endorses bipartisan efforts to advance advanced nuclear reactors and reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

What This Bill Does

It signals Alabama's support for an all-of-the-above nuclear energy future and for a regulatory system that can safely and quickly develop innovative reactor technologies. It backs ongoing bipartisan proposals in Congress to reform the NRC to speed research, development, and deployment by American industry. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to key national leaders and agencies.

Who It Affects

• Nuclear industry developers and investors who would benefit from a clearer, faster licensing process and predictable regulation.
• Nuclear regulatory agencies and policymakers (e.g., NRC, Congress, DOE) who would be encouraged to pursue and implement reforms and coordinate with Alabama on national nuclear policy.

Key Provisions

• Endorses an all-of-the-above nuclear future and a responsive, efficient regulatory framework for timely, cost-effective development of innovative reactor technologies.
• Supports bipartisan efforts in Congress to enact NRC reform that speeds research, development, and deployment by American industry.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be forwarded to the Southern Congressional Delegation, the President, and the chairs and ranking members of relevant Senate and House committees, the DOE Secretary, and the NRC Chair.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative