H.R. 3491 would amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve and strengthen the safety inspection process of nuclear facilities.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inAmends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to editdirect the wikiNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to: (1) develop an independent safety assessment procedure for nuclear facilities; and be(2) create a team to inspect the firstdesign, construction, maintenance, and operational safety performance of a facility.

Declares that a final NRC decision on whether to provideextend an operating license, approve an extended power uprate, or continue to operate a detailed summaryfacility shall not be made until: (1) the NRC has completed the independent safety assessment of the facility; and (2) the licensee has fully accepted and implemented each NRC-approved finding and recommendation of the bill!)assessment report
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 9/6/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to edit the wikiHouse Committee on Energy and be the first to update the status of the bill!)Commerce.
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== Points in Favor ==

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