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The linear no-threshold (LNT) model, in which radiation harm is assumed to increase linearly with exposure and zero harm exists only at zero exposure, is integral to current radiation protection regulations involving low-level ionizing radiation exposures. However, the LNT model may not adequately describe the relationship between harm and exposure. ... In addition to setting exposure limits for ionizing radiation, regulatory agencies and industry standard-setting organizations often pursue additional reductions in dose, consistent with the principle of “As Low As Reasonably Achievable,” or ALARA. ALARA is intended to be an optimization process in which the costs associated with any potential dose reduction are balanced against the benefits in a risk-informed decision-making process considering all appropriate factors. Unfortunately, current implementation of ALARA often results in a practice of dose minimization rather than a risk-informed optimization, which can lead to more harm than benefit. Despite the long-term nature of low-level ionizing radiation research, government and industry should make near-term changes to their implementation and/or enforcement of radiation protection regulations and practices to better align them with the intended application of ALARA. Additionally, certain near-term actions can help facilitate improved communication regarding the opportunities and challenges associated with nuclear and radiological technologies among all stakeholders, including industry, scientists, policymakers, regulators, and the public. It is the position of the American Nuclear Society that: 1. Regulatory bodies at all levels of government and all those responsible for implementing radiation protection programs must ensure that radiation protection is practiced in accordance with the intended application of ALARA as an optimization tool to appropriately consider risk. 2. A comprehensive review of all radiation protection regulations and practices should be undertaken by the National Research Council of the National Academies, the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, or similarly qualified organization, to ensure they are consistent with the optimization approach described above and harmonized appropriately. 3. Radiation risk communication research and outreach, and a robust social science research program, should be prioritized to help promote science-informed perspectives regarding the risks and benefits of nuclear and radiological technologies in all industries. 4. Congress should establish a long-term low-dose radiation research program to improve knowledge of human biological responses resulting from low-dose and low-dose-rate ionizing radiation exposures. This program should be robustly funded and integrated into a comprehensive global research and development program. Read more at:

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RT @SStapczynski: The new US Energy Secretary calls to expand nuclear power at home and abroad 🇺🇸 ❤️ ☢️ This is part of Secretary Wright’…

Join us for the ANS Robotics & Remote Systems Division webinar series! In this first session on Feb. 11, three industry leaders will showcase how they’re solving complex challenges with robotics and remote handling. Learn more and register at #Nuclear

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Check out the February issue of Nuclear News! From neutron imaging to AI-powered defect detection, this month's edition explores advancements in nuclear materials science. Access the full issue at #Nuclear #NuclearNews

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RT @nuclearpaths: Lisa Marshall of @ANS_org highlights the core question for the future of the nuclear workforce ecosystem: how do we authe…