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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.
Plenary Session|Panel
Monday, August 7, 2023|8:00–10:00AM EDT|Banyan 1
Session Chair:
Matthew Rasmussen (Senior Vice President, TVA)
Matthew RasmussenUWC General ChairSenior Vice President, Engineering and Operations Support, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Kenneth PetersenPresident 2023-2024American Nuclear Society
Craig H. PiercyExecutive Director / CEO,American Nuclear Society
The Honorable Annie CaputoCommissioner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Robert F. WillardPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations
Jeff LyashPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
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