Nuclear Licensing and Regulatory Reform Act of 1983

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Nuclear Licensing and Regulatory Reform Act of 1983 - Title I: Licensing and Regulatory Process - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to establish procedures for centralized review by the NRC of all NRC staff proposals for backfitting requirements. Prohibits approval of a proposed backfitting requirement unless the NRC determines that it will substantially enhance the public health and safety or the common defense and security because of improved overall safety of nuclear facility operation and that such improvement in safety is justified when considered over the remaining life of the facility. Requires that an approved backfitting requirement be issued as an amendment to a permit, license, or design approval or as a rule, regulation, order, or an amendment thereof. Authorizes the NRC to issue a construction and operating license to an applicant for a commercial nuclear production or utilization facility if the NRC determines that the facility will be constructed and will operate in conformity with the application, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and NRC regulations. Requires the holder of such a license to certify to the NRC befor…