; (ii) through the technology-inclusive, regulatory framework to be established under section 103(a)(4)(A) of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2133 note; Public Law 115–439 ); or (iii) through a pending or new rulemaking. (2) Considerations In developing and implementing strategies and guidance under paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider— (A) the unique characteristics of micro-reactors, including characteristics relating to— (i) physical size; (ii) design simplicity; and (iii) source term; (B) opportunities to address redundancies and inefficiencies; (C) opportunities to consolidate review phases and reduce transitions between review teams; (D) opportunities to establish integrated review teams to ensure continuity throughout the review process; and (E) other relevant considerations discussed in the policy issue paper on policy and licensing considerations related to micro-reactors dated October 6, 2020, and numbered SECY–20–0093. (3) Consultation In carrying out paragraph (1), the Commission shall consult with— (A) the Secretary of Energy; (B) the heads of other Federal agencies, as appropriate; (C) micro-reactor technology developers; and (D) other stakeholders. (c) Expedited subsequent combined licenses (1) In general In accordance with this subsection, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (referred to in this subsection as the Commission ) shall establish and carry out an expedited procedure for issuing a combined license pursuant to section 185 b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2235 ). (2) Qualifications To qualify for the expedited procedure under paragraph (1), an applicant— (A) shall submit a combined license application for a new nuclear reactor based off a previously licensed design; (B) shall propose to construct the new nuclear reactor on or adjacent to a site on which a nuclear reactor already operates or previously operated