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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.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by RPSD
Wednesday, November 12, 2025|10:15AM–12:00PM EST|Cabinet
Session Chair:
Robert B. Hayes
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Tucker C. McClanahan
This panel will feature presentations from three speakers on the following topics:
Dr. Shaheen Dewji (Georgia Tech), "Low Doses, High Debate: The Albedo Boundary Between Science and Policy" (10:15am - 10:35am)
Dr. Amir Bahadori (Kansas State), "Less Isn't Always Better: Optimizing in an Uncertain World" (10:40am - 11:10am)
Dr. Robert Hayes (NCSU), "Nuclear Waste and Radiological Risk in Perspective" (11:15am - 11:55am)
