To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve and strengthen the safety inspection process of nuclear facilities.

Summary

Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to: (1) develop an independent safety assessment procedure for nuclear facilities; and (2) create a team to inspect the design, construction, maintenance, and operational safety performance of a facility. Declares that a final NRC decision on whether to extend an operating license, approve an extended power uprate, or continue to operate a facility shall not be made until: (1) the NRC has completed the independent safety assessment of the facility; and (2) the licensee has fully accepted and implemented each NRC-approved finding and recommendation of the assessment report

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Timeline

1. 6 September 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 September 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 September 2007

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

   Source: Committee

4. 6 September 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 6 September 2007 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 September 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 September 2007

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Sponsors

• Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Carol Shea-Porter · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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