Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent government agency responsible for regulating the nation's civilian use of nuclear materials and ensuring the safe operation of nuclear power plants.

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-18.02

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

NRC Increases Union Activity Funding

Records show that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission increased its spending on taxpayer-funded union time by 11%, rising from $377,056 in fiscal year 2019 to $420,074 in fiscal year 2024. This increase reflects a growing emphasis on employee union activities such as attending labor meetings and union-led training, an indicator of stronger support for workers' rights.

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission is currently rated as an Enabler.

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Latest Events

SEP

30

2024

NRC Increases Union Activity Funding
75.72

Records show that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission increased its spending on taxpayer-funded union time by 11%, rising from $377,056 in fiscal year 2019 to $420,074 in fiscal year 2024. This increase reflects a growing emphasis on employee union activities such as attending labor meetings and union-led training, an indicator of stronger support for workers' rights.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The increase in union time spending underscores a commitment to supporting union activities and collective bargaining among employees. Despite criticism framing these expenses as taxpayer waste, from an anti-fascist, pro-worker perspective, such measures strengthen labor rights and empower the workforce against authoritarian austerity measures.

Exclusive | Nuclear agency had 11% increase in taxpayer-funded union time from five years ago, records show
MAY

24

2024

NRC Rescinds DEI Guidance Following Executive Orders
-33.22

On May 24, 2024, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission updated its contracting page to rescind or revise previously issued diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender-related guidance in compliance with Executive Orders 14151 and 14168. This policy rollback potentially undermines protections for marginalized groups and equitable contracting practices.
-50

Public and Political Behavior

March 29

The NRC’s decision to rescind DEI guidance aligns with executive orders that curtail progressive policies, thereby weakening protections for marginalized communities. This action reflects a shift in public and political behavior that can be seen as complicit with authoritarian objectives.

Contracting Opportunities | NRC.gov
-20

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 29

The rollback of DEI and gender-related guidance could negatively impact equitable business practices by sidelining diversity and inclusion standards in contractor selection processes. This represents a downgrade in ethical responsibility towards ensuring fair and just business operations.

Contracting Opportunities | NRC.gov
JAN

31

2024

Disunity in NRC Leadership Nomination
-70.85

Internal disagreements within the NRC led to the derailment of former commissioner Jeff Baran’s reappointment, reflecting deep-seated political interference and instability that could compromise the agency's regulatory mission and public trust.
-80

Executive Political Engagement

March 29

The NRC's failure to confirm Jeff Baran, due to internal disunity and politically charged maneuvers, undermines independent regulatory oversight. This politicization risks weakening safety oversight at nuclear facilities and erodes public trust, aligning with authoritarian interference that the CCI aims to highlight.

U in union, disunity at the NRC, and a housing industry 'scandal'
OCT

21

2021

NRC Licensing Decision Sparks Human Rights and Environmental Justice Concerns
-43.71

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensed Hydro Resources Inc. (now NuFuels) to operate in situ leach uranium mines near Navajo lands in New Mexico. This decision has prompted a human rights petition arguing that the agency and U.S. government failed to protect indigenous communities from the environmental and health hazards of uranium mining.
-70

Public and Political Behavior

March 29

The NRC’s decision to license a uranium mining operation near indigenous territories illustrates a neglect of public duty towards protecting vulnerable communities. This move has contributed to sustained environmental injustice and human rights concerns for the Navajo people.

Human rights panel to hear Navajo uranium contamination case
-50

Regulatory Capture

March 29

The licensing decision suggests potential regulatory capture, where corporate mining interests may have unduly influenced the NRC, thereby sidelining the environmental and human rights of indigenous populations.

Human rights panel to hear Navajo uranium contamination case