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ANS Position Statement on Nuclear Plant Decommissioning

ANS has added an updated position statement on the decommissioning of nuclear power reactors to the library of statements which reflect the Society’s perspectives on nuclear science and technology issues of public interest.

Position Statement #13 was revised in October and approved in November by the ANS Board of Directors during the 2015 ANS Winter Meeting. The release of PS13 coincided with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s issuance on November 19 of advance notice of a proposed rulemaking. The NRC is developing a new rule to provide an efficient decommissioning process, reduce the need for exemptions from existing regulations, and improve the openness, clarity and reliability of the agency’s work. The public comment deadline is January 4.

Position Statement #13 can be viewed by clicking here.

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