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CEQ regulations called peril to nuclear licensing process

Journal Article · · Nucl. Ind.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6437880
Court challenges are expected over regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) that were designed to improve nuclear-licensing decisions, but that have actually changed the meanings of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. The legal implications of these changes could, unless resolved, make the licensing process for nuclear facilities even more uncertain. Agency comments are thought to be critical, although the CEQ has declined to release them, and some question the Council's legality. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission faults the CEQ regulations for revising existing law, being inconsistent with the responsibilities of an independent regulatory body, and extending the CEQ's authority beyond the role assigned by NEPA and the President's Executive Order. (DCK)
OSTI ID:
6437880
Journal Information:
Nucl. Ind.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Ind.; (United States) Vol. 26:2; ISSN NUIDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English