The proposal would eliminate a standard to keep radiation exposure ‘as low as reasonably achievable’

The U.S. nuclear regulator is proposing to replace the 'As Low As Reasonably Achievable' (ALARA) radiation protection standard with objective dose limits. Proponents claim this…

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said the proposal would maintain “reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety.”

The proposed changes are expected to make it easier and faster to build new nuclear reactors.

The proposal would eliminate a standard to keep radiation exposure ‘as low as reasonably achievable’