Atomic Energy Commission (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 was established in 1946 to promote the peaceful use of atomic energy in the United States.
- In 1954, the Atomic Energy Commission began licensing private companies to operate nuclear reactors.
- The Atomic Energy Commission's primary goal was to advance the development of nuclear power and its applications in various industries.
- The Atomic Energy Commission played a crucial role in shaping the US nuclear policy during the Cold War era.
- The Atomic Energy Commission was disbanded in 1974, and its responsibilities were transferred to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Energy Research and Development Administration.