Trump administration is pushing hard to cut red tape on nuclear to meet energy and AI power demands.

NYT reports NRC plans major overhaul of radiation safety rules to speed nuclear power expansion. This includes ending long-standing “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA) guidance on radiation exposure.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/climate/nrc-radiation-regulation-nuclear-overhaul.html?unlocked_article_code=1.uVA.nIM-.BHgh6ghLK9lF