National Source Tracking System

{
  "id": "MLC-T-NUC-000313",
  "term": "National Source Tracking System",
  "field": "Nuclear energy and radiation",
  "definition": "A secure, Web-based data system that helps the NRC and its Agreement States track and regulate the medical, industrial, and academic uses of certain nuclear materials, from the time they are manufactured or imported to the time of their disposal or exportation. This information enhances the ability of the NRC and Agreement States to conduct inspections and investigations, communicate information to other government agencies, and verify the ownership and use of nationally tracked sources. For additional details, see the NSTS page.",
  "abbreviation": "NSTS",
  "references": [
    "NRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/nuclear/national-source-tracking-system/"
}