NIA submitted a public comment on the proposed NRC Reviews of Reactor Designs Previously Authorized by U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War rulemaking published on April 2nd, 2026. NIA supports the Commission’s objective of enabling more efficient licensing pathways by leveraging prior federal work. However, efficiency alone is not sufficient. For this pathway to succeed, it must also preserve, and visibly reinforce, the NRC’s independence, credibility, and predictability. These attributes are essential not only for safety but for durable regulatory reform that can withstand public scrutiny as well as changes in administrations and markets. This comment described key areas where additional clarification would strengthen the rule and improve its effectiveness.