1996 NRC annual report. Volume 13

Technical Report · Wed Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1997

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/541939· OSTI ID:541939

This 22nd annual report of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) describes accomplishments, activities, and plans made during Fiscal Year 1996 (FH 1996)--October 1, 1995, through September 30, 1996. Significant activities that occurred early in FY 1997 are also described, particularly changes in the Commission and organization of the NRC. The mission of the NRC is to ensure that civilian uses of nuclear materials in the US are carried out with adequate protection of public health and safety, the environment, and national security. These uses include the operation of nuclear power plants and fuel cycle plants and medical, industrial, and research applications. Additionally, the NRC contributes to combating the proliferation of nuclear weapons material worldwide. The NRC licenses and regulates commercial nuclear reactor operations and research reactors and other activities involving the possession and use of nuclear materials and wastes. It also protects nuclear materials used in operation and facilities from theft or sabotage. To accomplish its statutorily mandated regulatory mission, the NRC issues rules and standards, inspects facilities and operations, and issues any required enforcement actions.

• Research Organization: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 541939
• Report Number(s): NUREG--1145-Vol.13; ON: TI98000787
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

05 NUCLEAR FUELS
07 ISOTOPE AND RADIATION SOURCES
21 SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS
FUEL CYCLE CENTERS
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
LICENSES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
PROGRESS REPORT
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
REGULATIONS
SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY
SPENT FUELS
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