The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRC was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to enable the nation to safely use radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while ensuring that people and the environment are protected. The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine, through licensing, inspection and enforcement of its requirements.

Address: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , Washington, DC 20555-0001
Telephone: 301-415-7000
Website: http://www.nrc.gov/NRC/radwaste.html