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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.
Advances in Nuclear Fuel Management (ANFM 2025)
Art Wharton is a strategic management professional in nuclear energy and personally dedicated to the advancement of nuclear science and technology for the benefit of humanity. Art began his career at Westinghouse Electric Company and he currently serves as the President at Studsvik Scandpower, a wholly owned subsidiary of Studsvik AB. He is a 4th generation Texan with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Art’s experience in nuclear science and technology ranges from research reactor operations, nuclear core design, project risk management, corporate strategy, product management, and business development.
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