The Honorable Allison M. Macfarlane was sworn in as chairman
of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission July 9, 2012. She was
nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate to
a term expiring June 30, 2013.
Dr. Macfarlane is the third woman to serve as chairman, the
33rd member and the only individual with a background in
geology to serve on the Commission.
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