Independent agencyHigh
Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC)
Independent regulator for civilian nuclear reactors, materials, waste, security, and safety licensing.
Function
Independent agency
Parent
Top-level (no parent)
FY2026 Budget Authority
$1.28B
Official Data
USAspending.govEvidence & Review
Evidence Confidence
HighVerification Status
AI-researched, unverifiedLast Reviewed
Jul 5, 2026
Retrieved On
Jul 5, 2026
Agency
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Independent regulator for civilian nuclear reactors, materials, waste, security, and safety licensing.
Mission
License and regulate civilian use of radioactive materials to protect public health, safety, security, and the environment.
Public Value Test
Nuclear safety, clean firm energy confidence, security, environmental protection, and predictable licensing.
Sources & Evidence
4 cited sources back this profile