US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation
The proposal would shift away from decades-old radiation models and give operators more flexibility as the U.S. seeks faster reactor construction.
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NRC Proposes Overhauling Radiation Rules
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US Nuclear Regulator Proposes Changes to Nuclear Safety Standards
A U.S. nuclear regulatory agency proposed sweeping reforms July 1 to modernize nuclear reactor licensing and safety practices, shifting away from a global radiation measurement standard after 50 years. The regulatory changes are expected to make it faster and easier to build more nuclear reactors to meet increased energy demands. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), an independent federal agency that oversees licensing and regulation of nucl…
US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation
The U.S. nuclear power regulator on Wednesday proposed changes to a rule protecting people from radiation, the latest proposal pushed by the Trump administration to change or soften rules to speed development and cut costs for new atomic reactors.
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