EO 14300
Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Energy & EnvironmentGovernment ReformNational SecurityEconomy & Trade
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Summary
This executive order directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to reform its structure, personnel, regulations, and operations to accelerate nuclear power development and licensing. The order emphasizes expanding nuclear energy capacity, deploying new reactor technologies, and modernizing safety models while maintaining safety standards.
Key Points
- 1Directs NRC to adopt a dual mission of facilitating nuclear power development alongside safety oversight, citing Congressional mandate in the ADVANCE Act of 2024
- 2Orders NRC restructuring including reductions in force, creation of a 20-person regulatory drafting team, and streamlining of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
- 3Calls for revised NRC safety models and radiation exposure standards, asserting current models lack scientific basis and create excessive regulatory barriers
- 4Sets policy goals including expanding U.S. nuclear capacity from 100 GW to 400 GW by 2050, facilitating new reactor technologies (Gen III+, Gen IV, modular, micro reactors), and reducing regulatory and cost barriers
- 5Instructs NRC to consider economic and national security benefits of nuclear power alongside safety when making licensing and regulatory decisions
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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