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. ).

Example Sentences

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission would oversee approval of commercial licensing, needed to sell electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

For example, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is now aligning with 18-month review timelines, providing predictability to project development.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 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