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Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule

Thursday, August 27, 2026


The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering changes to radiation exposure standards following a directive from President Trump. The current standard, in effect for decades, requires radiation exposure to be maintained at the lowest feasible level. No timeline or final decision has been announced.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/27/nx-s1-5920368/nrc-nuclear-radiation-safety-rules-alara-update

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