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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) http://www.nrc.gov/

The NRC is an independent agency created by Congress in 1974 to ensure that nuclear power can be used safely for civilian purposes.  "The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine, through licensing, inspection and enforcement of its requirements." 

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) http://www.nnsa.doe.gov/aboutnnsa.htm

"Established by Congress in 2000, NNSA is a semi-autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy responsible for enhancing national security through the military application of nuclear energy. "

Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) http://www.ne.doe.gov/

The Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy is to support the development of advanced nuclear science and technologies.

Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) http://www.gnep.energy.gov/

"As part of President Bush's Advanced Energy Initiative, the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) seeks to develop worldwide consensus on enabling expanded use of economical, carbon-free nuclear energy to meet growing electricity demand. "

EnergyFiles: Fission and Nuclear Technologies http://www.osti.gov/energyfiles/Fission/main.html

"The Fission and Nuclear Technologies section is designed to provide information useful to researchers in the areas of nuclear fuels, nuclear power and reactors, and isotope and radiation source technology. Within the area of nuclear fuels, information to support research on mining, uranium enrichment, spent fuels, waste management, and safeguards and accountability is included. Research in the isotope and radiation source technologies includes isotope separation, radiation sources and isotopic power supplies. Various aspects of nuclear power reactors are covered, including the specific types of reactors, and associated technologies such as fuel elements, control systems and reactor safety. "