Modernize Nuclear Reactor Environmental Reviews Act

HR 6252 directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to streamline environmental reviews for new nuclear reactors by submitting a report within 90 days on strategies like using existing environmental documents from other agencies, reducing redundant reviews, and adopting digital tools for better coordination. The bill requires the NRC to implement these changes through a final rule within two years, aiming to speed up approvals for nuclear reactor applications while maintaining public transparency and compliance with environmental laws. This directly affects the NRC, nuclear energy applicants seeking permits, and state/local agencies involved in the review process. The key change is shifting from lengthy, separate reviews to leveraging existing analyses and improving efficiency in the environmental assessment process.