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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|Panel|Thermal Hydraulics (THD)
Tuesday, June 2, 2026|3:15–5:00PM MDT|Governor's Square 11
Session Chair:
Robby Kile
Alternate Chair:
Ferry Roelofs
This panel will examine the status and outlook of upcoming advanced reactor demonstration projects in the United States and internationally. Panelists will discuss technical readiness, licensing pathways, funding models, and key engineering challenges associated with first-of-a-kind deployments. The session will highlight lessons learned, opportunities for collaboration, and the role of demonstration projects in accelerating innovation and commercial adoption of next-generation nuclear technologies.
Robert Kile
INL
NRG PALLAS
John Jackson
Microreactor Program & MARVEL
Antoine Gerschenfeld
Stellaria Design
CEA
Kevin Clarno
NEXT Lab
Univ. of Texas at Austin
Marilyn Delgado
X-energy