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A U.S. law providing for the monetary compensation of individuals who contracted certain cancers and other serious diseases following exposure to radiation released during atmospheric nuclear weapons tests or after working in the uranium industry. It impacts the nuclear industry by recognizing and monetarily addressing the historical harms caused by nuclear activities.

An international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology, fostering the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and furthering the goal of disarmament. It has impacted the nuclear industry by limiting the nuclear capabilities of non-nuclear-weapon states, while promoting cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology.

Canadian legislation that established the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and sets out the regulatory framework for nuclear safety and control in Canada. The industry is impacted through strict licensing and compliance processes that ensure the safe and secure operation of nuclear facilities.

A U.S. law enacted to modernize nuclear infrastructure, proposing streamlined regulatory processes to speed up the approval of advanced reactor designs and technologies. It impacts the industry by encouraging innovation and making the commercialization of new nuclear technologies more feasible.

U.S. federal law designed to control air pollution on a national level. While primarily focused on toxins and pollutants, it has an indirect effect on the nuclear industry by making nuclear energy more competitive due to its lower emissions compared to fossil fuels.

The 1979 accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, USA. This event led to significant changes in nuclear regulatory policies, increasing the industry's focus on safety protocols, emergency response planning, and regulatory oversight.

An independent U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating civilian use of nuclear materials and ensuring the protection of people and the environment. The NRC impacts the nuclear industry through its licensing, regulation, and oversight functions.

A commission tasked with recommending a new strategy for the back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle in the U.S. Its efforts impact the nuclear industry through its focus on issues such as long-term waste storage, reprocessing, and the overall sustainability of nuclear energy.

An international organization that aims to coordinate the Member States’ nuclear energy programs, ensuring the secure supply of fissile materials, and establishing uniform safety standards. It impacts the nuclear industry in Europe by facilitating collaboration and setting regulations across member countries.

A U.S. act to promote innovation in the nuclear sector by enabling robust public-private partnerships, streamlining regulations, and supporting research and development. This directly impacts the nuclear industry by enhancing the development of new nuclear technologies and advanced reactors.

A key piece of U.S. legislation that governs the use of nuclear energy and materials, aimed to promote the private development of nuclear energy. This act has impacted the industry by allowing for civilian use of nuclear energy and creating a framework for the regulation and control of nuclear materials.

An international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. Its safeguards agreements with member states impact the nuclear industry by enforcing standards of safety and security.

A U.S. law intended to stabilize and control uranium mill tailings and other residual radioactive materials from the inactive uranium ore processing sites. It impacts the nuclear industry by ensuring the safe and environmentally sound disposal or reuse of these materials.

The chemical treatment of spent nuclear fuel to extract useful elements like plutonium and uranium for reuse. Policies regulating reprocessing activities impact the nuclear industry by influencing waste management, non-proliferation efforts, and the potential for a closed nuclear fuel cycle.

U.S. legislation that partially indemnifies the nuclear industry against liability claims arising from nuclear incidents while ensuring compensation is available to the claimants. It has affected the industry by establishing a no-fault insurance framework and a layer of government indemnity.

An act of Congress that establishes a timeline and procedure for the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a permanent geologic repository for high-level radioactive waste. This act impacts the industry by addressing the long-term management of nuclear waste.

A former U.S. government agency that promoted and controlled atomic energy production and use, including both civilian and military applications. While it no longer exists, its establishment and eventual dissolution impacted the nuclear industry’s development and regulatory structures.

An emerging type of nuclear reactor that is smaller and typically assembled offsite, then transported to the energy generation location. Policies that support the development of SMRs could lead to a broader deployment of nuclear energy solutions, especially in remote or smaller grid scenarios.

The 2011 nuclear disaster in Japan caused by a tsunami following an earthquake, which led to core meltdowns in three reactors. The impact on the nuclear industry has been profound, leading to international reassessment of nuclear safety, emergency preparedness, and shifts in energy policy away from nuclear power in some countries.

An alternative nuclear technology that uses thorium as fuel rather than uranium. Policies supporting research into thorium reactors could influence the nuclear industry by encouraging diversification in nuclear fuel types and potentially offering long-term sustainability and reduced waste.

Legislation in various jurisdictions addressing the treatment, storage, and disposal of high-level radioactive waste. It impacts the nuclear industry by imposing safety standards, long-term management requirements, and establishing responsible entities for waste disposal.

Various national legislations that correlate with the development, maintenance, and modernization of nuclear weapons. These laws impact the nuclear industry by driving research and development in related technologies, often with dual-use applications in civilian nuclear sectors.

A legislative framework in various countries (with country-specific names and provisions) that regulates the use of nuclear energy. This impacts the industry by providing guidelines on the construction, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities, as well as the management of nuclear waste.

A U.S. government program to store petroleum in case of emergency shortage or disruption. While not directly related to nuclear energy, its existence impacts energy policies, including the strategic importance and need for nuclear as part of a diversified energy portfolio.