The main purpose of the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act is to streamline the process for approving the construction of nuclear facilities. This legislation aims to make hearings on construction applications more efficient, thereby potentially speeding up the development of nuclear energy projects. Key provisions of the Act include changes to the procedures for hearings and judicial reviews related to nuclear facility construction. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will have the authority to issue construction permits and operating licenses without a hearing if no one requests one.