The bill would revise the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards by limiting it to 15 members appointed by the Commission, generally allowing no more than two four-year terms, and requiring diverse technical expertise. It would define the Committee’s duties, including reviewing certain reactor license applications when specifically requested by the Commission, advising on reactor hazards and safety standards, and focusing on novel, safety-significant design issues. Reports on requested application reviews would be added to the applicable record and made public unless security classification prevents disclosure.

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