Purpose and scope.

The purpose of this subpart is to provide for simplified, legislative hearing procedures to be used, at the Commission's sole discretion, in: (a) Any design certification rulemaking hearings under subpart B of part 52 or under subpart H of part 53 of this chapter that the Commission may choose to conduct; and (b) Developing a record to assist the Commission in resolving, under § 2.335(d), a petition filed under § 2.335(b). (c) This subpart shall cease to have effect on January 8, 2027, unless the NRC determines that the cessation deadline should be extended to a date not more than 5 years in the future after offering the public an opportunity to provide input on the costs and benefits of this subpart and considering that input. The NRC will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing its determination and revising or removing this paragraph (c) accordingly. [69 FR 2273, Jan. 14, 2004, as amended at 90 FR 55627, Dec. 3, 2025; 91 FR 15771, Mar. 30, 2026]