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 the nearby areas. This safety violation is likely to be taken up by the ________ for corrective action like closure of the plant.

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of nuclear power plants in the United States, and has the authority to take corrective action, including closure, for safety violations such as radioactive releases. The Federal Nuclear Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Nuclear Waste Policy Commission are not directly responsible for regulating nuclear power plants and would not have the authority to take such action.

Armex, a Large Power Plant, Has Been in the News