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Browse an extensive list of federal, state, and local agencies, and other organizations that work on geoscience issues.
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| U.S. Geological Survey | https://www.usgs.gov | Contact Information | Ask An Expert |
The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
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| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission | https://www.nrc.gov/ |
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment. The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine, through licensing, inspection and enforcement of its requirements.
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