The NRC is poised to scrap ALARA — the half-century-old radiation safety mantra “as low as reasonably achievable” — replacing it with a flexible “graded approach” tailored to radiation levels. Driven by Trump-era push for nuclear expansion to power AI and data centers, the move aims to accelerate development, as the Energy Department has already ditched ALARA. While NRC insists safety won’t be compromised, critics warn it could nudge exposure closer to legal limits, with industry backing the change while watchdogs like the Union of Concerned Scientists fear unintended risks. The debate rages on as the NRC races to finalize new rules, balancing speed with safety.
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