1974 · Milestone
Nuclear Regulatory Commission established
The Energy Reorganization Act split the Atomic Energy Commission into the NRC (licensing and safety) and ERDA—reshaping U.S. nuclear regulation for the post-TMI and post-Fukushima eras.
Historical era
Energy crises (1973–1979)
Oil embargoes and price shocks reshaped policy, conservation, and public attitudes toward nuclear power.