What does AEC mean in FBI FILES

The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) is an independent federal agency created by the U.S. Congress in 1946 to promote and regulate the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes. The AEC works in close collaboration with industry, private institutions, universities, and other government agencies to develop nuclear technologies for civilian and military applications.

The main objectives of the AEC are to ensure safe, secure, and reliable utilization of nuclear technologies; protect public health and safety; encourage environmental protection through radioactive material management; facilitate access to scientific knowledge for peaceful purposes; and promote international cooperation on matters related to nuclear technology.

The head of the AEC is an appointed chairman who reports directly to the President of United States. Currently, Rita Baranwal serves as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.

The AEC regulates activities such as research and development involving radioactive materials, testing activities involving experimental reactors or other sources utilizing radioactive materials, commercial power generation using nuclear energy sources, non-power applications utilizing ionizing radiation for industrial irradiation purposes, medical imaging and therapy using radioisotopes or radiation devices, nuclear waste storage and disposal sites within US jurisdiction, enrichment plants for nuclear fuel cycle operations, import/export/transit of radioactive materials or substances containing such materials across US borders.

The AEC implements various regulatory measures in order to protect human health from radiation hazards such as setting limits on exposure levels to ionizing radiation for occupational personnel as well as general public populations in work areas where radioactive materials are used or stored. It also sets requirements for protective clothing when working with radionuclide sources in laboratory settings. In addition it provides guidance on radiation safety practices that should be observed while working with such sources including proper shielding or precautionary measures before entering a contaminated area.

Public safety at commercial Nuclear facilities is ensured through a rigorous licensing process which involves reviews by both authorized representatives from each participating state government as well as federal regulatory agencies such as NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission). Such reviews involve examination into every aspect of design and operation plans proposed by applicants prior to granting a license under Section 103(g) (refers to Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act). In addition regular physical inspections conducted periodically during operations help assure adherence to stringent safety regulations mandated by applicable laws thereby assuring public safety at all times.

All activities undertaken by Atomic Energy Commission are governed by regulations outlined in Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty which includes guidelines pertaining transfer/ export /reception/importation/storing/use & disposal procedures requisite for any kind of equipment , goods & technology which contain items that could potentially result in proliferation related situations.

The Atomic Energy Commission receives most its funding through appropriations from Congress totaling approximately $1 billion annually which goes towards supporting applied research programs such as "Psychological Effects on Human Performance" & "Advanced Waste Treatment"; poor nations' nuclear power infrastructure development initiatives ;international collaborations aimed at improving security & providing american made civilian reactors etc.