Reconsidering the U.S. Radiation Protection Framework under Executive Order 14300
This blog post explains that any reconsideration of the U.S. radiation protection framework must keep in mind the goals of reestablishing the United States as the global leader in nuclear energy and maintaining the United States’ reputation as a leader in nuclear safety. Any changes the U.S. makes in its radiation protection framework should be based on the best available scientific information and done through a process that maintains public trust.
Safeguarding Public Trust at the NRC
Washington D.C. On January 7, 2026, NIA’s President and CEO, Judi Greenwald, testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Energy Subcommittee, on what is essential to enable nuclear energy to deliver an affordable, reliable, and clean energy future for the United States. One key priority is safeguarding public trust at the NRC, as elaborated in this blog.
A Review of Recent DOE Updates to Its Reactor Authorization Process
Background
On June 18, 2025, the U.S.
Impressions from the Europe Nuclear Energy & SMR Conference (ENES 2025) in Prague
NIA Senior Fellow Jessica Lovering recently attended the Europe Nuclear Energy & SMR Conference in Prague. She shared her insights and impressions in the following dispatch.
Innovating for Nuclear Energy 2050 (and the Relation to Zombies)
Washington D.C. In this blog, Todd Allen (NIA Board Chair and Chair of the University of Michigan Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences) and NIA Senior Fellow Jessica Lovering argue for the importance of continued federal investment in nuclear research and development to complement demonstration and deployment efforts. While the President recently signed Executive Orders on nuclear energy that set ambitious goals for new projects, the history of defunding nuclear R&D in the 1990s serves as a cautionary tale for policymakers today: short-term budget cuts can have long-term impacts. It took the U.S.