Nuclear Power Industry Question 9: Answer: QUESTIONS FROM SENATOR WALLOP Would you agree that the future of the nuclear power As outlined in the Administration's National Energy prerequisites to an expanded role for nuclear power in the base. The advanced light water reactor designs that we are supporting will be even safer than the designs of today's plants, which already have an unparalleled safety record through more than 30 years and 1400 reactor years of operation. With respect to the second prerequisite, the Administration has submitted proposed nuclear licensing and regulatory reform legislation. QUESTION FROM SENATOR WALLOP Nuclear Advanced Reactor and Licensing Provisions Of S. 341 Question 10: Answer: One of the Administration's stated goals in reforming the a. In your view, how does the Administration's proposal C. Which of the areas covered in the Administration's The Administration bill builds upon the Commission's delay of operations resulting from combined license amendments if no significant hazards are involved. There are varying legal opinions as to what extent new legislation would be needed to accomplish the Administration's reforms. All of the areas covered in the Administration's bill are crucial to licensing reform. Licensing Reform Question 11: Answer: QUESTION FROM SENATOR WALLOP Opponents of efforts to streamline the licensing Similar to S. 341, the licensing process in the Both S. 341 and the Administration's bill provide the public with an opportunity to address concerns about whether the construction faithfully conformed with the license at the end of plant construction. However, the Administration's process differs by providing the opportunity for an informal hearing on conformance of |