The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a proposed rule that would streamline the hearing process for nuclear licence applications, including new reactors and licence renewals, as part of a broader effort to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy in the US.
The NRC said in a statement that the proposed rule responds to two key directives: the Advance Act, signed into law in July 2024, which requires the NRC to complete public licensing hearings within two years of docketing an application, and Executive Order 14300, issued by president Trump in May 2025, which directs the NRC to complete most licensing actions within 12 to 18 months.
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