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NRC Commissioner Matthew Marzano meets with the 2025 Nuclear Engineering Student Delegation at NRC headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, to discuss students’ views and the …
Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Wikipedia
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency of the United States government tasked with protecting public health and safety related to nuclear energy. …
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) | USAGov
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulates commercial nuclear power plants, and other uses of nuclear materials.
What does the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) do?
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent executive branch responsible for regulating the use of radioactive materials for civilian purposes and ensuring public and …
About NRC | Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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 …
NRC at a Glance | Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Aug 5, 2025 · The NRC spends about 15,000 hours a year scrutinizing security at nuclear power plants, including 8,000 hours of force-on-force inspections. These inspections include mock …
Organization & Functions | Nuclear Regulatory Commission - NRC
The NRC has an annual budget of about $1 billion and employs about 3,000 people located in five primary locations in the United States. Functional Descriptions See also the organization chart.
The Commission | Nuclear Regulatory Commission - NRC
Sep 19, 2025 · 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 …
How We Regulate | Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The NRC also strives to improve its processes in these five areas through risk-informed and performance-based regulation. The following activities are key components of our regulatory …
Radiation Protection | Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Aug 26, 2025 · For that reason, Congress charged the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) with protecting people and the environment from unnecessary exposure to radiation as …