Nuclear Regulatory Commission

[noo-klee-er reg-yuh-luh-tawr-ee kuh-mish-uhn, nyoo-]

noun

U.S. Government.

1. an independent agency, created in 1975, that licenses and regulates the nonmilitary use of nuclear energy. NRC

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

1. An agency of the United States government responsible for licensing and regulating nuclear power plants. Created in 1974, along with the Energy Research and Development Administration, it replaced the Atomic Energy Commission.

Pronunciation Note

See nuclear ( def. ).

Example Sentences

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said investigations have found that the release of radiation “had negligible effects on the physical health of individuals or the environment.”

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s new focus is on less bureaucracy and more safety, Wright said.

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The start-up’s advanced fast reactors are pending approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the process has been slower than Wall Street would like.

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission or binding contracts with power purchasers.

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The analysts expect Oklo to earn approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to operate its first powerhouse sometime over the next 24 months.

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