What agency has regulations that control the receipt, possession, use, transfer, and disposal of nuclear materials?

• A. National Radiation Control Office
• B. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• C. Occupational Health and Safety Administration
• D. Office of Hazardous Materials Safety

Answer: (B)

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is the agency responsible for licensing and overseeing the receipt, possession, use, transfer, and disposal of nuclear materials. It regulates activities involving radioactive materials to ensure safety for workers, the public, and the environment. Entities handling nuclear materials must obtain an NRC license and comply with regulations that cover how materials are acquired, stored, manipulated, transferred between entities, and eventually disposed of, along with required security, recordkeeping, and inspection procedures. While OSHA focuses on general workplace safety and DOT's hazardous materials rules govern shipping, the specific authority to regulate nuclear materials themselves—how they are brought in, used, moved, and disposed of—lies with the NRC.