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Feeding the watchdog: The rising cost of the NRC

Journal Article · · NUKEM Market Report; (United States)
OSTI ID:6989972
At least one part of the US nuclear industry is enjoying steady growth: the Nuclear Regulatory commission. Despite the shrinking of nuclear power and improved reactor performance, the NRC's budget has grown for five straight years. And now, the nuclear industry, arguably the most regulated business in world, is stuck with the entire bill. Stung by yet another slap to its competitiveness, the industry says the NRC spends too much money, and spends it unwisely. Here's what it means.
OSTI ID:
6989972
Journal Information:
NUKEM Market Report; (United States), Journal Name: NUKEM Market Report; (United States); ISSN NMREEO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English