nuclear regulatory commission
Definition
Proper noun An independent federal agency of the United States government, established in 1974. Its primary mission is to license and regulate the nation's civilian use of radioactive materials, with a principal focus on nuclear power plants, to ensure public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment.
Usage
The term "Nuclear Regulatory Commission" is used as the official name of the agency. It is often abbreviated as NRC.
Examples
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission must approve the design before any new reactor can be built.
- Plant operators are required to submit regular safety reports to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a statement regarding the inspection findings.
Advanced Usage
- The abbreviation NRC is frequently used in technical, legal, and media contexts.
- According to the latest NRC guidelines, the facility must upgrade its monitoring systems.
Variants and Related Words
- NRC: The standard initialism for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- Regulator: A general term for a person or body that supervises a particular industry; the NRC is the nuclear industry's regulator.
- Licensee: An entity, such as a power company, that holds a license from the NRC.
Synonyms
- Nuclear regulator (a descriptive synonym, not a formal name)
- Regulatory body / Regulatory agency (general terms for an organization like the NRC)
Related Phrases
- NRC license: The official permission granted by the Commission to operate a nuclear facility or handle nuclear materials.
- The utility company applied for an NRC license to extend the plant's operating life.
- NRC regulations: The rules and requirements established and enforced by the Commission.
- Compliance with all NRC regulations is mandatory.
Noun
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an independent federal agency created in 1974 to license and regulate nuclear power plants
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