JD Supra

NRC Proposes First Major Revisions to Its Radiation Protection Framework in 35 Years

On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a proposed rulemaking that, if implemented, would significantly revise ...
iaea.org

Extension of the Principles of Radiation Protection to Sources of Potential Exposure

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. The principles of radiation protection recommended by the ...
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Principles in practice: Radiation regulation and the NRC

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission uses quantitative radiogenic cancer risk information in a number of official areas. In this article, the authors describe two specific areas where quantitative ...
JD Supra

Beyond ALARA: The Implications of the NRC’s Proposed Radiation Protection Framework

On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) provided notice of a proposed rulemaking that would substantially revise its ...
iaea.org

Radiation Protection and the Safety of Radiation Sources: A Safety Fundamental

This Safety Fundamentals publication provides a coherent set of objectives and principles for protection against ionizing radiation and for ensuring safety in the use of radiation sources. The ...