David A Wright, nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the US Senate, has been formally ceremonially sworn in as Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a third term. Wright first joined the Commission in 2018 and served a second term that ended on 30 June.
“It is an honour to serve as Chairman of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and I am grateful for the trust placed in me to continue leading this exceptional agency.” Wright said. “I also look forward to continuing to work together with my fellow Commissioners as we advance, enable, and deploy nuclear technologies for the future.”
Before joining the Commission, Wright served as Owner/President of Wright Directions, a strategic energy and water consulting and communications business. He also served as a member and Chairman of the South Carolina Public Service Commission and was elected and served as President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. Additionally, he has served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, a council member, and as mayor of Irmo, South Carolina. He received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Clemson University.
The NRC comprises five Commissioners, one of whom is designated by the President as Chairman. The Commission was established to be a collegial body that formulates policies, develops regulations, issues orders to licensees, and adjudicates legal matters. The Commissioners serve five-year terms, with one term expiring every year on 30 June. No more than three Commissioners may be of the same political party.
