The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is set to revise radiation exposure regulations, following an executive order from former President Trump aimed at revitalizing the nation's declining nuclear energy sector. The changes are intended to reduce bureaucratic hurdles to increase nuclear energy production. However, experts caution that easing safety regulations could jeopardize public health and erode public confidence in nuclear energy. Despite the push for deregulation, there is a consensus among some experts that regulatory reform is needed, but it should not compromise safety standards. The U.S. risks falling further behind other countries, like China, in nuclear energy development as it has struggled with costly and delayed projects.
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