Nuclear Regulatory Commission

American  

[noo-klee-er reg-yuh-luh-tawr-ee kuh-mish-uhn, nyoo-] / ˈnu kli ər ˈrɛg jə ləˌtɔr i kəˈmɪʃ ən, ˈnju- /

noun

U.S. Government.

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

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Cultural  

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.

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Pronunciation

See nuclear ( def. ).

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Watch Allison Macfarlane, former chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, break down why the country fell behind—and what it will take to finally build a long-term home for these radioactive materials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

It will also require the approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an independent federal agency, is in the process of finalizing a new regulatory framework for the fusion industry that some experts describe as a “light-touch” approach.

From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026

The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday renewed Diablo Canyon’s license to operate, ensuring that California’s last remaining nuclear facility will continue to run through at least 2030.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2026

Officials at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the United States had the same thought.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland