Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act

The Nuclear REFUEL Act amends the Atomic Energy Act to update the definition of "production facility" to include reprocessing spent nuclear fuel without separating plutonium from other elements. This change explicitly adds a specific recycling method to the regulatory framework, which previously covered activities like uranium enrichment. The bill aims to support nuclear fuel recycling by clarifying regulatory pathways, potentially streamlining approvals for facilities using this method. It directly affects nuclear energy companies and recycling facilities seeking to process spent fuel without plutonium separation.