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Read. Follow. Verify.Atomic Supply Chain Solutions Act (HR 9200)
Record date · July 30, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill requires the Department of Energy to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the U.S. nuclear supply chain to identify ways to reduce regulatory costs and improve manufacturing efficiency. The report must analyze current certification requirements, the potential use of advanced technologies like AI and 3D printing, and strategies for meeting future demand for nuclear energy.
The bill aims to lower costs and regulatory barriers for nuclear manufacturers, which could impact the speed and expense of future nuclear energy projects in the United States.
- The Vogtle 3 and 4 nuclear units in Georgia are the first newly constructed nuclear reactors in the United States in decades, often cited in discussions regarding nuclear construction costs and timelines. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Nuclear supply chain manufacturers
The bill mandates an evaluation of regulatory requirements and certification costs that directly impact their operational processes.
Department of Energy
The agency is tasked with conducting the evaluation and submitting the report to Congress within 270 days.
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Focus on Vogtle Lessons
The bill explicitly mandates that the Department of Energy incorporate lessons learned from the construction of the Vogtle 3 and 4 nuclear units, signaling a legislative interest in applying recent domestic construction experiences to future policy.
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