Atomic Energy Act Amendments of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Atomic Energy Act Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue a site permit for approval of a site for nuclear power facilities upon the application of any person, notwithstanding the fact that no construction permit for any such facility has been filed. Sets forth procedures and criteria for such application approval and specifies the information to be included in such application. Authorizes the renewal of such site permits between 18 and 48 months prior to the expiration of the permit validity period. Authorizes any applicant for a construction permit for nuclear facilities to be located on a site approved pursuant to this Act to prepare such site for construction as the Commission may determine to be permissible, but at the risk of the applicant and subject to modification, suspension, or revocation by the Commission at any time. Limits safety-related construction activities to a period of one year unless otherwise extended by the Commission. Authorizes the Commission to approve any standardized nuclear facility design or subsystem design by rule or regulation, notwithstanding the fact that no construction pe…