US moves to eliminate long-time radiation safety principle for nuclear power

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate the requirement for nuclear plants to ensure radiation exposure is "as low as is reasonably achievable."
By Rachel Frazin and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC) · · 1 min read

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate the requirement for nuclear plants to ensure radiation exposure is "as low as is reasonably achievable."
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