The Nuclear Regulatory Modernization Act of 2026 aims to improve the processes related to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) hearings and streamline the licensing of nuclear facilities. The main objective is to make it easier and faster for nuclear projects to move forward while still ensuring safety and regulatory oversight. Key provisions of the Act include changes to how hearings are conducted by the NRC. The Act allows the NRC to issue permits and licenses without a formal hearing if no one requests one, provided that they give a 30-day notice in the Federal Register.