Assessment of the National Nuclear Security Administration Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project

(a) In general The Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors of the National Nuclear Security Administration shall carry out an independent assessment of the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project. (b) Elements The assessment required under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such project— (1) a root cause analysis to determine the underlying causes of the cost overruns, schedule delays and performance shortcomings; (2) an analysis of— (A) the quality assurance program of such project; and (B) the corrective action processes and application of standards for nuclear quality assurance under such quality assurance program; and (3) any other matter the Deputy Administrator determines appropriate. (c) Submission to Congress Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Deputy Administrator completes the assessment required under subsection (a), the Deputy Administrators shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the Comptroller General of the United States a report that includes the findings of such assessments.