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nuclear regulatory commission

 

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Noun nuclear regulatory commission has 1 sense
  1. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NRC - an independent federal agency created in 1974 to license and regulate nuclear power plants
    --1 is a kind of independent agency

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Description:

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency of the United States government that oversees the civilian use of nuclear materials. It was created as a result of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, following the Three Mile Island nuclear accident.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The federal agency responsible for regulating and ensuring the safety and security of nuclear reactors, materials, and waste within the United States.

Example sentence: The nuclear power plant had to meet strict safety standards set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Sense 2:

Noun: The body that grants licenses and permits related to the construction, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities.

Example sentence: The company submitted an application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a license to build a new nuclear plant.

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