The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulates which of the following?

• A. Environmental cleanup programs
• B. Medical device safety
• C. Electrical safety in homes
• D. Civilian uses of nuclear materials

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission focuses on civilian uses of nuclear materials to protect people and the environment. It does this by issuing licenses, setting safety standards, conducting inspections, and enforcing rules for activities such as operating nuclear power plants, running research and test reactors, and handling, transporting, and disposing of radioactive materials used in medicine, industry, and research. This broad oversight covers how these materials are safely designed, used, stored, and eventually decommissioned.

The other options fall under different agencies: environmental cleanup programs are managed primarily by the Environmental Protection Agency and state environmental agencies; medical device safety is overseen by the Food and Drug Administration; and electrical safety in homes is governed by OSHA and electrical codes.