ALARA/ALARP has been a standard for a long time. I think you could make the argument that “reasonably” has been ignored more recently. Ultimately, it isn’t the

ALARA/ALARP has been a standard for a long time. I think you could make the argument that “reasonably” has been ignored more recently. Ultimately, it isn’t the sole reason for nuclear construction issues. All large infrastructure is prone to cost overruns, and in combination with a stringent regulatory environment that makes it even more likely to encounter schedule and budget problems.