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TELL Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Don’t weaken radiation standards

July 16, 2026, https://beyondnuclear.org/tell-nrc-dont-weaken-radiation-standards/

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission draft proposed rule (PR), allowing more radiation exposure at the industry’s discretion, has been published in the Federal Register. Deadline for comments is August 31, 2026. The PR would allow greater exposures “just to save the nuclear power industry money,” says Ed Lyman, Union of Concerned Scientists. But it is also to appease Trump’s tech billionaire donors who want AI data centers.

Please comment before the deadline. You can be guided by talking points Beyond Nuclear has created, and NRC questions in the PR, to organize and create your comments. Please also watch the Coalition to Stop Radioactive Pollution’s webinar and join the Protect Better Campaign. Push back against this radiation trainwreck and health onslaught by commenting and sharing this information on social media.

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July 20, 2026 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized