ML25035A025
| ML25035A025 | |
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| Issue date: | 01/24/2025 |
| From: | Office of Public Affairs |
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| News Release-25-005 | |
| Download: ML25035A025 (1) | |
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No: 25-005 January 24, 2025 CONTACT: Office of Public Affairs, 301-415-8200 NRC Approves Updated Mission Statement The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved updating the agencys mission statement, as directed by the ADVANCE Act.
The updated mission statement is: The NRC protects public health and safety and advances the nations common defense and security by enabling the safe and secure use and deployment of civilian nuclear energy technologies and radioactive materials through efficient and reliable licensing, oversight, and regulation for the benefit of society and the environment.
The future of nuclear energy and radioactive materials in this country is at a crossroads, and the NRC should position itself to be a part of the solution, said Chairman David Wright. Congress has directed the NRC to be an enabler to nuclear technologies while staying true to the core principles laid out in the Atomic Energy Act. This updated mission statement meets that intent.
The Staff Requirements Memo also directs the Office of the Executive Director for Operations to develop implementation guidance and ensure the Commission is provided periodic updates.