Technologist Group Urges Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Keep ALARA and Physician Authorized-User Rules

Radiologic technologists' group warns Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposals could remove ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and weaken physician authorized-user rules, affecting safety; net savings estimated at $39 million over five years.

• The proposed radiation protection framework would replace ALARA with a graded, threshold-based dose management approach.
• A second proposed rule would create new medical-use licensing pathways, modify physician training and experience requirements, revise medical event reporting, and expand decay-in-storage disposal.
• The American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American College of Radiology have raised concerns; if finalized, the rules are anticipated to take effect in early 2027.

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