Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS) is responsible for the licensing and regulation of facilities and materials associated with the processing, transport, and handling of nuclear materials, including uranium recovery activities and the fuel used in commercial nuclear reactors. Regulatory functions include the safe and secure decommissioning of reactor and materials sites; the safe storage, transportation, and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel; and the safe transportation of radioactive materials regulated under the Atomic Energy Act. NMSS ensures safety and security by implementing regulatory programs for licensing, inspection, and assessment of licensee performance, events analysis, enforcement, and identification and resolution of generic issues. NMSS implements the NRC’s Agreement State program, coordinates actions and communications with Native American Tribal Governments, and provides support for agency rulemaking, environmental review, and financial assurance projects.