President Donald Trump signed a series Executive Orders aimed at revamping America’s nuclear energy sector and establishing new standards for scientific research Friday.

“It's a hot industry. It's a brilliant industry. You have to do it right. It's become very safe and environmental,” Trump said during the signing of the actions in the Oval Office.

Here’s a breakdown of what he signed:

The first four Executive Orders are focused on nuclear energy, specifically on revamping America’s lagging nuclear sector and clearing regulatory hurdles for building more reactors.

Officials say Trump’s first order will reform Nuclear Research and Development at the Department of Energy by speeding up reactor testing times, applications for new reactors and reviews for those reactors to be built.

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