Feeding the watchdog: The rising cost of the NRC

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1992 · 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

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21 SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS
210700* -- Nuclear Power Plants-- Regulation & Licensing
210800 -- Nuclear Power Plants-- Economics
BUDGETS
COST
DATA
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
FINANCIAL DATA
INDUSTRY
INFORMATION
LEGISLATION
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
PUBLIC UTILITIES
REGULATIONS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
US NRC
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