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NRC Drops ALARA Safety Standard | Tulsa News
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is poised to scrap ALARA — the 50-year-old safety doctrine that demanded radiation exposure be kept “as low as reasonably achievable” — replacing it with a flexible “graded approach” tailored to risk levels. This move, timed with President Trump’s push to expand nuclear power to fuel AI and data centers, aims to accelerate reactor development. While NRC leaders insist safety won’t be compromised, critics warn the change could raise permissible radiation doses, especially for nearby communities, and may reflect political pressure rather than scientific…
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