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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.
International High Level Radioactive Waste Management (IHLRWM 2025)
Technical Session|Panel
Wednesday, November 12, 2025|1:00–2:45PM EST|Lincoln West
Session Chair:
Hatice Akkurt
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Sylvia Saltzstein
The industry is moving toward the implementation of ATF/LEU+/HBU to enhance safety, economic feasibility, and operational efficiency through improved fuel performance and extended burnup capabilities. In this panel, representatives from different stakeholders (utility, fuel vendor, research organization, and regulator) will discuss the technical readiness for the back-end and next steps for the implementation.
Al Csontos
NEI
Michael Boone
Westinghouse
David Orr
Duke Energy
Ricardo Torres
EPRI