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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|Advanced Reactors
Tuesday, July 22, 2025|2:30–3:45PM EDT|Bay Room
Session Chair:
Kevin T. Clarno
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
William F. Lyon
Advanced reactors are being developed that will need innovative fuel, such as TRISO and metallic fuel. This panel will address the challenges of obtaining this fuel and qualifications of the fuel. What fuel fabrication facilities are planned, and what is needed to license these new fuels with the NRC? How long will it take before this fuel is ready and what can be done to speed up the process?
Kevin Clarno
NEXT Lab
Univ. of Texas at Austin
William Lyon
Oklo, Inc.