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HR9200FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Atomic Supply Chain Solutions Act (HR 9200)

Original title: Atomic Supply Chain Solutions Act

July 30, 2024

nuclear energy supply chain manufacturing energy policy regulatory reform

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Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

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

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an N-stamp?

An is a certification provided by the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) required for certain nuclear components and materials.

What is HALEU?

stands for high-assay, low enriched uranium, a type of fuel used in many advanced nuclear reactor designs.

What is the goal of this evaluation?

The goal is to identify regulatory barriers and costs that affect nuclear supply chain manufacturers and to prepare the supply chain for increased demand for advanced nuclear technology.

Why It Matters

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.

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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.

Department of Energy Vogtle 3 and 4

Connected Entities

personWilliams of New York“Co-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →

organizationNuclear Regulatory Commission“Regulatory body involved in nuclear component certification.”Map →

personNehls“Co-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →

personDonalds“Lead sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →

locationVogtle 3 and 4“Nuclear power plant construction project in Georgia, used as a case study.”Map →

organizationASME“American Society of Mechanical Engineers, involved in certification standards.”Map →

organizationSecretary of Energy“Responsible for conducting and submitting the supply chain evaluation.”Map →

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