What does Preamble of Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act do?

This bill aims to increase transparency regarding the Department of Energy's authorizations of certain nuclear facilities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act.

What does PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY of Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act do?

This section establishes public announcement requirements for the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding alterations to directives and safety standards, documented safety analyses, and agreements to authorize covered DOE nuclear facilities. The Secretary of Energy must post announcements on a publicly accessible DOE website within 24 hours of these actions. Announcements regarding alterations to directives or safety standards must include a summary of the changes. Announcements regarding documented safety analyses must include the analysis itself, unless modified to remove commercially sensitive information. Agreements to authorize covered facilities must be announced, including any conditions. The Secretary of Energy must submit an annual report to the House and Senate committees detailing activities related to authorizing covered facilities. “Covered DOE nuclear facility” is defined as Hazard Category 1, 2, and 3 DOE nuclear facilities under DOE regulations. The definitions of 'documented safety analysis' and 'preliminary documented safety analysis' are referenced from existing Code of Federal Regulations.

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Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act

Last updated: 6/2/2026 · Introduced: 6/2/2026

Author: Kathy Castor (D-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates the Department of Energy to publicly announce changes to directives, safety standards, and documented safety analyses related to nuclear facility authorizations within 24 hours.
It requires the Department of Energy to publish documented safety analyses online, with exceptions for commercially sensitive information, and to announce authorization agreements including any conditions.
The Department of Energy must submit an annual report to Congress detailing activities related to authorizing covered nuclear facilities.

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