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NRC Drops ALARA, Proposes Graded Limits Under Trump Order

7/27/2026

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The NRC proposes dropping the ALARA principle for a graded approach, keeping dose limits unchanged.
President Donald Trump ordered the NRC, via executive order, to adopt new radiation limits for his nuclear-power expansion plan.
Edwin Lyman warns the proposal could raise public emissions to 10–25 millirem per year, while Kathryn Higley says the occupational limit stays at 5 rem, above the 2 rem international recommendation.

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The NRC proposes dropping the ALARA principle for a graded approach, keeping dose limits unchanged.
President Donald Trump ordered the NRC, via executive order, to adopt new radiation limits for his nuclear-power expansion plan.
Edwin Lyman warns the proposal could raise public emissions to 10–25 millirem per year, while Kathryn Higley says the occupational limit stays at 5 rem, above the 2 rem international recommendation.