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Organization & Functions

The NRC is headed by a five-member Commission. The President designates one member to serve as Chairman and official spokesperson. The Commission as a whole formulates policies and regulations governing nuclear reactor and materials safety, issues orders to licensees, and adjudicates legal matters brought before it. The Executive Director for Operations (EDO) carries out the policies and decisions of the Commission and directs the activities of the program offices.

The offices reporting to the EDO ensure that the commercial use of nuclear materials in the United States is safely conducted. As part of the regulatory process, the four regional offices conduct inspection, enforcement, and emergency response programs for licensees within their borders.

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 (COMM)

Committees and Boards

Offices Reporting to the Chairman

Offices Reporting to the Commission

Offices Reporting to the Executive Director for Operations

Inspector General

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, January 29, 2025