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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|Operations and Power (OPD)
Tuesday, June 2, 2026|3:15–5:00PM MDT|Director's Row H
Session Chair:
Xiaodong Sun
Alternate Chair:
Brad Berles
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Preliminary Evaluation of Safety and Security Challenges Around Potential Nuclear-Powered Data Centers
3:15–3:35PM MDT
Abiodun I. Adeniyi (ORNL), Srijib Mukherjee (ORNL), Olufemi A. Omitaomu (ORNL)
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Development of a tool for cost analysis and optimization of nuclear heat delivery
3:35–3:55PM MDT
Aidan Rigby (INL), Logan D. Williams (INL), Iza G. Lantgios (INL), Ramon K. Yoshiura (INL)
Real Options Analysis of Hybrid Offshore Wind and Nuclear Energy Hubs
3:55–4:15PM MDT
Michael J. Ford, Paul Roege (Femto Energy)
