What does EXCLUSION FROM DEFINITION OF PRODUCTION FACILITY. of Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act do?

This section amends Section 11(v) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The amendment strikes the phrase 'separating the isotopes of uranium or enriching uranium in the isotope 235'. The amendment inserts new language that includes separating isotopes of uranium or enriching uranium in the isotope 235, or reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in a manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements.

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Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act

Q: What does Preamble of Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The proposed amendment concerns the definition of 'production facility'. The bill seeks to exclude certain equipment or devices from this definition. Specifically, the exclusion applies to equipment or devices capable of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel without separating plutonium from other transuranic elements.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act.

Last updated: 6/12/2025 · Introduced: 6/12/2025

Author: Robert Latta (R-OH)

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The bill modifies the definition of a 'production facility' under the Atomic Energy Act to exclude equipment reprocessing spent nuclear fuel without separating plutonium.
This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act by removing a specific phrase related to uranium isotope separation and enrichment.
The bill allows for the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel without plutonium separation, potentially streamlining the process.

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