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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.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Alternate Revenue Streams
Tuesday, August 10, 2021|10:30AM–5:00PM EDT |Calusa 4-5
Track Organizers:
Ken Thomas (INL)
Ken Lowery (Southern Company)
Knowledge Manager:
Maxwell Daniels (Mission Support and Test Services)
Student Intern:
Matthew Hageman (Oregon State Univ.)
This session will provide an overview of the technologies for the alternate revenue streams that must be integrated into the plants in some form. This includes plant design and design basis issues, including effects regarding plant thermal efficiency. It will address nuclear safety, licensing and regulatory issues, impact on plant operations, and impact on control room operators.
Jack Cadogan
INL
Richard Boardman
Ken Thomas
Tyler Westover
Kurt Vedros
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