[DKM]

Not that it lessens the significance of you post and associated concerns, but the NRC is responsible for Civilian use of nuclear materials. All military use for propulsion on ships is monitored through DOD, via the Naval Reactors group. Not sure where the nuclear weapons fall, as far as jurisdiction, but do not believe it to be the NRC, either.

Again, neither of those facts lessens the dog and pony show unfolding as cited in your post.

[Danae]

About NRC
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
is responsible for regulating domestic activities
related to radiation protection and nuclear safety
for nuclear facilities and for promoting the common
defense and security related to uses of radioactive
materials. The NRC also licenses the import and
export of radioactive materials, participates in
international nuclear activities, including multilateral
and bilateral safety and security activities, and
works closely with its international counterparts to
enhance nuclear safety and security worldwide.

http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1614/v4/strategic-plan-at-a-glance.pdf

[JRandomFreeper]

but the NRC is responsible for Civilian use of nuclear materials

Actually... that's partially true. It is responsible for ALL nuclear material in the US (and abroad, if we have a hand in it). That was a big issue with President Truman. DOD gets bombs from NRC.

/johnny

[EBH]

It is all interrelated with the DOD and the NRC each having different areas or responsibility. A unit that moves from operation to decommission and disposal will dictate how the unit and by which agency the unit is handled.