U.S. Energy Law: Nuclear

Established in 1987 as a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the NRC to resolve technical and regulatory issues related to a geologic repository for high- level nuclear waste.

(U.S. International Trade Administration)
Composed of industry representatives from the civil nuclear industry. Meets periodically throughout the year to discuss the most pressing trade issues facing the U.S. civil nuclear sector.

Established in 2015 by Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41), the Permitting Council is charged with improving the transparency, predictability, and outcomes of the Federal environmental review and authorization process for certain large-scale critical infrastructure projects.

Conducts research to develop sustainable fuel cycles.

Works to ensure the United States maintains a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear stockpile

Seeks to advance nuclear power to meet the nation's energy, environmental, and national security needs.

Created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment.

An independent federal agency whose purpose is to perform independent technical and scientific peer review of the U.S. Department of Energy's activities related to managing and disposing of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. The Board reports its findings & recommendations to Congress and the Secretary of Energy.

Promotes the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.

Promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing across all engineering disciplines, toward a goal of helping the global engineering community develop solutions to benefit society.

The policy organization of the nuclear technologies industry.

Advances the development and implementation of new nuclear technology and services to secure the U.S. economic supply chain in America and abroad.