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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.
Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, NM |6:00AM–5:30PM MDT
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM |6:30AM–4:20PM MDT
Trinity Site, Manhattan Project Historical Park, Alamogordo, NM |7:00AM–4:00PM MDT
UNM Campus (meet at Student Union Building) |9:00–11:00AM MDT
Kairos Power, Albuquerque, NM |9:00AM–1:00PM MDT
Sobremesa Restaurant and Brewery, Albuquerque, NM |11:45AM–4:00PM MDT
UNM Campus (meet at Student Union Building) |1:00–3:00PM MDT
Ballroom ABC, Student Union Building, UNM |6:00–8:00PM MDT
8:00–9:00PM MDT
LARES Laboratory |8:00–9:00PM MDT
CHARISMA Laboratory |8:00–9:00PM MDT
Farris Engineering Center & Centennial Engineering Center, UNM |8:00–10:00PM MDT
Ballroom AB, Student Union Building, UNM |9:00AM–4:00PM MDT
Lobo A & B, Student Union Building, UNM |12:00–1:10PM MDT
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, Albuquerque, NM |6:00–9:00PM MDT
Chaco & Bandelier, Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel |12:00–1:30PM MDT
Tijeras, Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel |12:00–1:30PM MDT
National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, Albuquerque, NM |6:00–9:30PM MDT