Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act

This bill reformulates the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to improve how it reviews nuclear reactor safety and license applications. It limits the committee to a maximum of 15 members appointed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to ensure diverse technical expertise, while also establishing specific rules for member terms and compensation. The legislation directs the committee to focus primarily on novel, safety-significant issues related to reactor design and requires the commission to request specific actions before the committee reviews license applications or submits reports. Additionally, the bill mandates that all committee reports be made part of the public record unless classified for security reasons, aiming to increase transparency and efficiency in the regulatory process.