NRC's Lukewarm Reversal on Radiation Safety The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) proposed new rule for regulating radiation exposure has sparked a flurry of reactions from both proponents and critics of nuclear power.
The move appears to be a significant shift in policy, but upon closer inspection, it reveals more of a semantic gymnastics than a genuine overhaul.
One concern with the existing regulations is the concept of "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA), which has been widely adopted by industry and regulatory bodies alike.