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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.
August 14, 2025|12:00–1:00PM (1:00–2:00PM EDT)
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Hear about the 2025-2035 ANS Strategic Plan in this special event with ANS CEO/Executive Director Craig Piercy and several members of the Board of Directors. This is your opportunity to learn about how the Society is evolving to meet the current and future needs of the nuclear field. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the new strategic plan.
Craig Piercy
Executive Director/CEO, American Nuclear Society
Bradley Adams
Southern Nuclear Operating Company
Gale Hauck
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dan Stout
Advanced Nuclear Advisors
Matt Wargon
TerraPower, LLC
