Attorneys General have an important role in advocating for public health in their states. Whether your AG signed the letter to the NRC or not, your voice matters.
Find your situation below and use the talking points in your own words.
Write to your Attorney General about radioactive pollution
Take action — attorneys general
My AG signed the letter — thank them
Use these points in your own words. A personal message carries more weight than a template.template.
Thank them for standing up for your state
We appreciate your leadership in urging the NRC to maintain strong protections for public health and safety.
Radiation is a public health issue
States have a responsibility to protect their residents. Health harms go far beyond cancer — including immune dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, stroke, infertility, and disruption of pregnancy.
ALARA is a cornerstone of radiation safety
Eliminating it removes a fundamental protection. Raising air-emission limits from 10 to 25 mrem/year compounds risks, especially for low-income and minority communities.
The comment period was too short
45 days overlapping three other major rules made meaningful review nearly impossible. The NRC's denial of extensions undermined public participation.
Please continue to stand up for our state
We urge you to remain engaged and continue advocating for strong radiation protections as the NRC moves forward.
Find your AG's contact page and send your message. Even a few sentences in your own words makes a difference.
If your AG didn't sign — urge them to act
Stand up for your state's residents
Our state deserves a meaningful voice in federal decisions that affect our communities, public health, and industries.
Don't let the NRC rush sweeping reforms
States deserve a meaningful role in shaping standards that directly affect their citizens and industries.
Don't replace oversight with self-regulation
Allowing licensees to self-regulate emissions and corrective measures creates risks of accidents or contamination and weakens accountability.
Protect states' rights
Moving air-emissions rules from Category C to A would restrict states' ability to adopt stricter standards and preempt state authority over uranium milling.
Demand a fair rulemaking process
The NRC's arbitrary denial of extension requests, without explanation, undermined meaningful public participation and raised concerns about the agency's own directives.
Protect small businesses and communities
Vague definitions and unclear guidance create regulatory uncertainty. The NRC acknowledged this rule applies to many small entities but prepared no flexibility analysis.