U.S. agency protecting public health and safety in nuclear energy since 1975
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed replacing the long-standing ALARA principle with a graded approach, maintaining existing dose limits while tightening actions based on potential radiation exposure. The move comes amid a push from the Trump administration to expand U.S. nuclear power, with officials arguing the change clarifies safety requirements. Critics warn potential dose creep toward limits.
The Palisades nuclear plant near Lake Michigan has been repeatedly delayed after Holtec International restarted a plan to revive the shuttered reactor. The project, begun soon after the plant’s sale, has faced corrosion discoveries, supply-chain hiccups and an underground leak, underscoring the hurdles in reviving U.S. nuclear energy despite bipartisan interest.
Militaries are advancing a Janus program to deploy microreactors on installations. Five firms have been selected to own, build, and operate these reactors, with Fort Drum among the sites. Officials say the effort aims to deliver safe baseload power and bolster defense resilience while aligning with broader energy strategy.