Nuclear regulators want to eliminate a foundational safety principal that seeks to keep radiation exposure ‘as low as reasonably achievable’

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to eliminate the ALARA principle, which has guided radiation safety for 50 years by minimizing exposure. The NRC aims to replace it with a 'graded approach' tied to potential radiation doses, aligning with efforts to expand nuclear energy production under President Trump. The NRC claims safety standards remain unchanged, focusing on clarifying requirements.