| A | B |
| NRC (purpose) | Regulates the nuclear industry to protect the environment and ensure public safety. |
| NEI (purpose) | Is the policy organization of the nuclear energy and technologies industry. |
| ANS (purpose) | Promotes the development and safe application of nuclear science and technology for public benefit. |
| ASME (purpose) | Sets many industrial and manufacturing standards related to the mechanical side of plant operation and construction. |
| EPRI (purpose) | Provides science and technology-based solutions to its global energy customers by managing a program of scientific research, technology development, and product implementation. |
| IEEE (purpose) | Has nearly 900 active standards with 700 under development to regulate the electrical side of plant operation and construction. |
| INE (purpose) | Promotes the highest professional and safety standards for the nuclear industry. |
| NEA (purpose) | Promotes international cooperation and peace while spreading the benefits of nuclear energy around the world, |
| NRC stands for... | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| NEI stands for... | Nuclear Energy Institute |
| ANS stands for... | American Nuclear Society |
| ASME stands for... | American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| ERPI stands for... | Electric Power Research Institute |
| IEEE stands for... | Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers |
| INE stands for... | Institution of Nuclear Engineers |
| NEA stands for... | Nuclear Energy Agency |