Explanation: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC) was one of the two agencies established in 1974 to succeed the United States Atomic Energy Commission. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is an independent agency of the United States tasked with the monitoring and regulating the safe usage of nuclear materials or energy in other to safeguard public health and environment.
Some of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's main responsibilities include; Issuance and Renewal of reactor license, Ensuring safe use of reactor and radioactive material by establishing and enforcing safety usage and standard principles, monitors emission and disposal of radioactive materials to prevent environmental damage.
Original jurisdiction refers to the court that has the authority to hear a case first. Once that court makes a decision then the litigants can appeal the case to a court with appellate jurisdiction.
