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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.
Young Professionals Congress
Technical Session|Panel
Saturday, November 8, 2025|10:20–11:10AM EST|Columbia 11
Multidisciplinarity is essential for effectively tackling grand challenges, from energy and cancer treatment research to nuclear space propulsion. In this panel, experts from industry, government, and academia will share how they have leveraged their non-nuclear backgrounds and applied nuclear science and engineering as tools to address some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Jorgen Rufner
INL
Adam Deatherage
AMS Corp
John Jacobs
Zeno Power