Does the NRC regulate nuclear weapons?

The NRC issues a license, for a nuclear facility to possess nuclear material or for the export or import of nuclear material or nuclear-related equipment or technology, only if it determines that the health and safety of the public and the common defense and security of the nation will be protected.

What is the NRC and why are they important?

The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation’s civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment.

What is the NRC responsible for?

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How many nuclear power plants are owned and operated by the NRC?

Select a type from the list below to view a description and diagram of each. There are currently 93 licensed to operate nuclear power plants in the United States (62 PWRs and 31 BWRs), which generate about 20% of our nation’s electrical use.

When did the NRC start to regulate nuclear power?

Before the NRC was created, nuclear regulation was the responsibility of the AEC, which Congress first established in the Atomic Energy Act of 1946. Eight years later, Congress replaced that law with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, which for the first time made the development of commercial nuclear power possible.

What kind of work does the NRC do?

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. » NRC COVID-19 Update » Video: NRC & Your Community » NRC: Who We Are and What We Do

What is the purpose of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission?

NRC’s regulatory mission covers three main areas: 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.

What was the responsibility of the AEC before the NRC?

Before the NRC was created, nuclear regulation was the responsibility of the AEC, which Congress first established in the Atomic Energy Act of 1946.