Nuclear Facility Regulation

Programs that are responsible for regulating civilian use of nuclear energy to protect public health and safety and the environment from the effects of radiation from nuclear reactors that are used to generate electricity or in other settings. Activities include selecting sites for nuclear facilities; licensing the possession, use and handling of source nuclear materials including uranium and thorium, enriched uranium and plutonium, material made radioactive in a reactor, and residues from the milling of uranium and thorium; licensing nuclear power plants and plant operators; and inspecting nuclear facilities with regard to radiological health and safety, physical security and waste control.