Armex,a large power plant,has been in the news for a potential defect in the construction of its inner chambers that caused radioactive fumes to escape from the plant to the surrounding areas.This has endangered the lives of the employees at the plant as well as those staying in nearby areas.This safety violation is likely to be addressed by the ________ for corrective action,including possible closure of the plant.

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is responsible for overseeing the safety of nuclear power plants in the United States. In case of a safety violation, the NRC would take corrective action, which could include shutting down the plant. The Federal Nuclear Agency (FNA) does not exist, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is not responsible for nuclear plant safety, and the Nuclear Waste Policy Commission (NWPC) focuses on policies related to nuclear waste management.

Armex,a Large Power Plant,has Been in the News for a Potential