BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS LAW
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Department of Energy
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was established as an independent regulatory agency under the provisions of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5801 et seq.)
Detailed explanation-2: -The NRC is headed by five commissioners appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate for five-year terms. One of them is designated by the president to be the chairman and official spokesperson of the commission. The current chairman is Christopher T. Hanson.
Detailed explanation-3: -The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation’s civilian use of radioactive materials, to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment.
Detailed explanation-4: -The NRC has its Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, and a number of other offices around the United States.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Nuclear Regulatory Commission This independent federal agency is responsible for nuclear power plant safety, security and licensing, as well as the safe handling, transportation and storage of radioactive materials, including spent nuclear fuel.