This bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to start a rulemaking within 90 days of enactment. The rulemaking must authorize the use of commercial-grade steel and commercial-grade concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants. The NRC may require stricter material standards only if it determines that not using a stricter standard would be contrary to the common defense and security or would prevent adequate protection of public health and safety, as defined in section 182a of the Atomic Energy Act.
The rule applies to non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants. If enacted, it would change which materials the NRC is directed to allow for those structures. No publicly available information about direct effects on individual people, specific jobs, or local suppliers.
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