Nuclear Regulatory Commission
/ˈnuːkliər ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪtəri kəˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating civilian use of nuclear materials to ensure public health and safety.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued new safety guidelines for nuclear power plants.
Commentary
Often abbreviated as NRC; critical to understand its regulatory scope and enforcement powers in nuclear law contexts.
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