The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is launching what it called a “significant reorganisation” to streamline decision making, consolidate functions and align with national goals for more efficient licensing and deployment of innovative nuclear technology.

The regulatory agency said in a statement that it will reorganise around core business lines of new reactors, operating reactors, and nuclear materials and waste.

Licensing and inspection functions will be integrated within each business line to create a single point of accountability and improve coordination between licensing and inspection teams from the onset of projects.