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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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A closer look at NRC’s proposed rule eliminating ALARA
On July 1, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed removing the “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA) principle from its radiation protection regulations and replacing it with a graded approach. The agency also proposed increases to effluent dose limits and adjusting how it handles allowances for exceeding dose limits.
Technical Session|Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy (NNPD)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026|10:00–11:45AM MDT|Tower A
Session Chair:
Sunil S. Chirayath (ORNL)
Alternate Chair:
Thomas E. Hanlon (Y-12 National Security Complex)
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Improving Detectability Of Illicit HEU To Existing Radiation Detection Systems Using Trace Addition Of 232U To The Nuclear Fuel Cycle
10:00–10:20AM MDT
Steven Kreek
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Nuclear Forensics-by-Design for Material Security: Research Strategies and Outcomes
10:20–10:40AM MDT
Rebecca M. Chamberlin (LANL), Naomi E. Marks (LLNL)
Parametric Evaluation Options for Advanced Reactor Fuel Cycles
10:40–11:00AM MDT
Mason S. Walls (TAMU), Pavel Tsvetkov (TAMU)
