Licensing basis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-NUC-000273",
  "term": "Licensing basis",
  "field": "Nuclear energy and radiation",
  "definition": "The collection of documents or technical criteria that provides the basis upon which the NRC issues a license to construct or operate a nuclear facility; to conduct operations involving the emission of radiation; or to receive, possess, use, transfer, or dispose of source material, byproduct material, or special nuclear material. For related information, see Licensing.",
  "references": [
    "NRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/nuclear/licensing-basis/"
}