As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety rule

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing the elimination of a foundational radiation safety principle in the United States. The rule, which has been in place for 50 years, has historically served to minimize public exposure to radiation and has been widely adopted around the world.

This regulatory shift coincides with efforts by the Trump administration to boost nuclear power. The proposed change specifically targets facilities such as nuclear plants, potentially altering longstanding standards governing radiation safety across the country.