; (12) the existing nuclear regulatory framework and the requirements of that framework have not adapted to advances in scientific understanding or the features and performance characteristics of advanced nuclear reactor designs; (13) the existing nuclear reactor licensing process does not provide iterative feedback to manage risk as needed for typical technology development and investment cycles; (14) a staged licensing structure that provides clear and periodic feedback to applicants on an agreed schedule will help to enable the commercialization of safer and innovative technologies that will benefit the economy, national security, and environment of the United States; (15) a technology-inclusive Commission regulatory framework will— (A) allow greater technological innovation; and (B) enable inventors, scientists, engineers, and students to pursue licensing advanced reactor concepts; (16) further preparation by the Commission of the research and test reactor licensing process will enable the Commission to more efficiently process applications for research and test reactors when the applications are received; (17) it is incumbent on the Commission— (A) to budget appropriate resources to undertake an active role in design familiarization activities with potential applicants with advanced reactor designs; (B) to budget for adequate resources to conduct licensing reviews and other work requested by licensees and applicants; and (C) to preserve those budgeted funds to ensure responsiveness to licensees and applicants in recognition of the dependence of the licensees and applicants on Commission approval before the benefits of the technology of the licensees and applicants can be realized