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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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The RAIN scale: A good intention that falls short
Radiation protection specialists agree that clear communication of radiation risks remains a vexing challenge that cannot be solved solely by finding new ways to convey technical information.
Earlier this year, an article in Nuclear News described a new radiation risk communication tool, known as the Radiation Index, or, RAIN (“Let it RAIN: A new approach to radiation communication,” NN, Jan. 2025, p. 36). The authors of the article created the RAIN scale to improve radiation risk communication to the general public who are not well-versed in important aspects of radiation exposures, including radiation dose quantities, units, and values; associated health consequences; and the benefits derived from radiation exposures.
Technical Session
Wednesday, February 10, 2021|3:15–5:00PM EST
Session Chair:
Robert L. Sandstrom
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Alternate Chair:
Douglas S. Batche
Session Producer:
Joel Krakower
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Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Revision with Takeaway
Session Notes — O'Brien Bio
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — 34009 Jennings Slides
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — 34216 Presentation
Session Notes — Tharpe Bio
Session Notes — Jennings Bio R1
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Lettieri PowerPoint Presentation
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Accelerated Licensing Process - Watts Bar Nuclear Station
Patrick C. O'Brien (TVA)
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Extreme Preparation and Planning - Strategies for Executing NRC Exams
Donald C. Binkley (Tennessee Valley Authority), Michael Tharpe (TVA)
Innovative Line and Training Partnership Application of IER 17-5
Jason Jennings (Talen Energy), Anthony Lettieri (Talen Energy)
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