The ALARA Principle's Demise: A Safety Net or a Slippery Slope?
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to eliminate the "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA) principle, which has been the cornerstone of radiation safety in the United States for 50 years.
Adopted worldwide and credited with minimizing radiation exposure to people and workers, ALARA's removal may come at a cost.