The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to speed up the legal process that members of the public use to challenge nuclear power plant licenses and other nuclear facility approvals. Currently, these contested hearings can take many years and involve extensive back-and-forth arguments, but the NRC wants to set stricter deadlines and limits on what issues can be raised to make the process faster. This matters because it would affect anyone who wants to oppose a new nuclear facility or license renewal in their area, potentially giving them less time to prepare their case, while also making it easier for the NRC to approve nuclear projects more quickly.
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