Trump Orders Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reform | JQJO

President Trump issued an executive order reforming the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to accelerate nuclear power development. The order cites the NRC's slow licensing process and outdated safety models as hindering the growth of the nuclear energy sector. Reforms include restructuring the NRC, revising regulations to establish fixed deadlines and science-based radiation limits, and streamlining the licensing process for new reactor technologies. The goal is to reestablish US global leadership in nuclear energy, create jobs, and enhance national security.