Bill > HR3132

This bill, titled the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reorganization Plan Codification and Complements Act, aims to clarify and codify the functions and responsibilities within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), an independent agency responsible for regulating the civilian use of nuclear materials and facilities. Key provisions include defining specific functions that remain with the full Commission, such as policy formulation and rulemaking, while granting the Chairman broader executive authority. The bill outlines procedures for appointing and removing key officers, including the Executive Director for Operations and various directors of offices, with the Chairman initiating appointments subject to Commission approval. It also establishes specific emergency authority for the Chairman to act swiftly in response to imminent safety or security threats, with defined notification and reporting requirements. Furthermore, the bill mandates timely decision-making by the Commission on matters from the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, ensures allegations of wrongdoing against the Chairman are immediately referred to the Inspector General, and requires the Chairman to authorize international travel for other Commissioners unless specific grounds for disapproval are provided. The bill also rescinds a previous reorganization plan and sets a timeframe for the NRC to revise its procedures to comply with these new provisions.