Safety Standards

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission headquarters with a glowing 'ALARA' button being deactivated, symbolizing a change in radiation safety standards.

NRC ditches 'as low as reasonably achievable' radiation safety rule.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is eliminating its 'Alara' principle, which mandated that radiation doses be kept 'as low as reasonably achievable,' as reported by NucNet .

Ben Foster·April 16, 2026