NRC proposes changes to environmental review processes
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed a new rule to change how it follows the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA is a law that requires federal agencies to study the environmental impacts of their actions before they happen.
Why it matters: This is an administrative change intended to speed up the licensing and permitting process for nuclear projects by reducing the amount of environmental paperwork required.
Who it affects
- Nuclear power plant operators and developers
This is a proposed rule from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these changes as current law.
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Source: Federal Register — read the official document