US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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User Profile
Name: US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Member Since: September 24th, 2006
Member Name: NRC
Last Logged In: September 30th, 2012
Location: Rockville, MD
Biography:
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment. The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine, through licensing, inspection and enforcement of its requirements.
The NRC's mission is to regulate the Nation's civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment. The NRC's regulatory mission covers three main areas:
- Reactors - Commercial reactors for generating electric power and research and test reactors used for research, testing, and training
- Materials - Uses of nuclear materials in medical, industrial, and academic settings and facilities that produce nuclear fuel
- Waste - Transportation, storage, and disposal of nuclear materials and waste, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities from service
Website: Homepage
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- The Commission
- Our Organization & Functions
- Our Governing Legislation
- Our Plans, Budget, & Performance
- Our Locations
- Our History
- Our Values
Regulatory Activities
- Commission Direction-Setting and Policymaking Activities
- Radiation Protection
- Fire Protection
- How We Regulate
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
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