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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.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025|6:00–8:00PM EST
International Ballroom East
Join the ANS Cares Committee and ANS Young Members Group for our 5th Annual "Nuclear Family Feud" workshop social! This year's conversation will center around mentoring, mental health, psychological safety, and how those intersect to better our nuclear community and workplaces. Like the namesake game, we surveyed the ANS community to get your answers to our questions. No need to come with a team; we will team everyone at the workshop. Limited food and beverages will be provided.