; (2) in paragraph (1)(B)(iv)— (A) by inserting informal before hearing procedures ; and (B) by striking , whether informal or formal adjudicatory, ; and (3) in the second sentence of paragraph (2)(A), by striking required hearing and inserting hearing held by the Commission under this section . (b) Construction permits and operating licenses Section 185 b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2235(b) ) is amended by striking After holding a public hearing under section 189 a. (1)(A), and inserting After the thirty days notice and publication period or holding a hearing, as applicable, under section 189 a. (1)(A), . (c) Licensing of uranium enrichment facilities Section 193(b) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2243(b) ) is amended by— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking on the record ; and (B) by inserting if a person whose interest may be affected by such construction and operation has requested a hearing regarding the licensing of the construction and operation of the facility after and 63 ; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking Such hearing and inserting If a hearing is held under paragraph (1), the hearing . (d) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall apply to all applications and proceedings pending before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on or after the date of enactment of this section.