Aec (Noun)
Meaning
A former executive agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was established in 1946 to promote the peaceful use of atomic energy.
- In 1954, the AEC launched a major effort to develop nuclear power for commercial electricity generation.
- The AEC was also responsible for licensing and regulating nuclear reactors, including those used for research and development.
- As part of its mandate, the AEC conducted extensive research into the health and environmental impacts of nuclear energy.
- In 1974, the AEC was abolished and its functions were split between the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA).