Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act

This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act to streamline nuclear licensing processes. It allows the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue construction permits, operating licenses, or routine amendments *without* a hearing if it provides 30 days' notice in the Federal Register, unless someone affected requests a hearing. The key change replaces mandatory hearings for routine applications with a simplified notice-and-comment process, while keeping hearings available for those who request them. This directly affects nuclear facility developers (like power plant companies) and communities that might have sought hearings under previous rules. The NRC can now skip hearings for non-controversial cases, speeding up approvals for nuclear projects.