Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency of the United States government that was established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 from the United States Atomic Energy Commission, and was first organized on January 19, 1975.

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Seal of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Mission and Responsibilities

The NRC's mission is to license and regulate the nation's civilian use of radioactive materials to protect public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment. The NRC's regulatory mission covers three main areas:

1. Reactors - Commercial reactors for generating electric power and research and test reactors used for research, testing, and training
2. Materials - Uses of nuclear materials in medical, industrial, and academic settings and facilities that produce nuclear fuel
3. Waste - Transportation, storage, and disposal of nuclear materials and waste, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities from service

Organization

The NRC is headed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for five-year terms. One of them is designated by the President to be the Chairman and official spokesperson of the Commission.

Regulatory Activities

The NRC conducts regular inspections and assessments of licensed facilities and materials. It also conducts investigations into the performance of licensees, the safety of their operations, and their compliance with regulations and license conditions.

Public Involvement

The NRC encourages public involvement in its decision-making process through various means, such as public meetings, public comment periods on rulemaking and licensing actions, and opportunities to petition the agency for specific actions.

See Also

• Nuclear power in the United States
• Nuclear safety in the U.S.
• Radiation protection
• Radioactive waste

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