U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Overview (NUREG/BR-0099, Revision 14)

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Publication Information

Manuscript Completed: June 2016
Date Published: June 2016

Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001

NRC Mission

The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation's civilian use of radioactive materials to protect public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment. Specifically, the NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants; research, test and training reactors; nuclear fuel cycle facilities; and the use of radioactive materials in medical, academic and industrial settings.

The agency also regulates the transport, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials and waste, and licenses the import and export of radioactive materials. While the NRC only regulates industries within the United States, the agency works with agencies around the world to enhance global nuclear safety and security.