A decades-old radiation safety standard that aims to keep exposure as low as possible is facing potential elimination. The change is linked to a push by President Trump, which could lead the nuclear regulator to abandon the rule.
WHO:President Trump; the nuclear regulator
WHAT:The nuclear regulator is preparing to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule designed to keep radiation exposure as low as possible.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The potential elimination is tied to a push by President Trump to drop the safety standard.
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