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Amendment promised to strike new construction off Energy Bill (5/8/03)
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Sign the petition to help build the next nuclear plant (5/2/03)
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Help build the next nuclear plant. Voice your support of the U.S. Senate Energy Committee Draft Legislation by signing the petition circulated by the ANS, OPD Committee on New Construction.
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Energy Bill Goes to Senate Floor May 5 (5/1/03)
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Contact your Senators to urge their support for Nuclear Provisions in Energy Bill.
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Prepare Senators to take action when Energy Bill goes to Senate Floor (4/17/03)
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ANS Members Urge Senators to Support the Nuclear Provisions in Energy Bill (4/15/03)
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Support the Nuclear Provisions in the Upcoming Energy Bill (4/4/03)
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New NRC Chairman, Nils Diaz, appointed by President Bush (4/2/03)
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Senate Energy Committee Draft Energy Bill released (3/28/03)
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Chairman Domenici has released the Senate Energy Committee Draft Energy Bill
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FY2004 Department of Energy budget released (2/6/03)
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Includes $387.6 million for Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology, which is an increase of 18.6%.
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ANS Members' Day on Capitol Hill (1/9/03)
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An invitation to join the president in Washington, DC, March 18, 2003.
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National Engineers Week February 16-22, 2003 (1/7/03)
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National Engineers Week volunteer kits available from Outreach.
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Senate Committee Approves Nuclear Security Bill (7/31/02)
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The ANS Washington Office reported that the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved S.1746 which would strengthen security at nuclear power plants.
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House and Senate Appropriations Bills Differ (7/26/02)
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The ANS Washington Office has prepared a report comparing the House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees versions of the 2003 Energy and Water Development appropriations bills.
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House Panel Passes 2003 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (7/11/02)
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The ANS Washington Office reports that the House Appropriations Panel passed its 2003 Energy and Water spending bill. A breakdown of the spending is provided.
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ANS President Dr. Gail H. Marcus' Written Testimony on Nuclear Transportation (5/23/02)
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Submitted to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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House Panel Moves Forward on Yucca Mountain (4/24/02)
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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, in a 24-2 vote, approved a resolution that overrides Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn's veto of Yucca Mountain' selection as the nation's permanent spent nuclear fuel repository.
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Senate Makes Progress on Energy Bill (4/5/02)
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The ANS Washington Office reports on the amendments and status of the energy bill S. 517 now before the Senate.
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ANS Issues Positions on Licensing and Need for Nuclear Power Plants (3/5/02)
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During its March 4 meeting, the ANS Board of Directors approved two position statements that urge the near-term deployment of new nuclear power plants and a predictable and timely licensing process to ensure competitiveness in the marketplace.
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ANS Salutes Women in Nuclear (2/27/02)
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The American Nuclear Society, in recognition of Women's History Month, salutes women who continue to be pioneers in the nuclear science field, and who are increasingly benefiting mankind with their talents, skills and intellect in developing safe nuclear technology.
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Disappointing 2003 Federal Budget Proposal Released (2/8/02)
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ANS Washington Office releases report on DOE, Office of Nuclear Energy, Science & Technology 2003 proposed budget.
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2002 ANS Legislative Agenda (1/21/02)
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Yucca Mountain suitability and Price-Anderson reauthorization are two of four issues anticipated to be on Congress' list during its Second Session starting in late January. The ANS legislative agenda is outlined in a report from the ANS Washington Office.
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ANS Board of Directors Approves Position on Nonproliferation (12/6/01)
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The ANS Public Policy Committee and Special Committee on Nuclear Nonproliferation prepared a position statement on Nonproliferation. The Board of Directors approved the statement which includes the ANS position and Background Report.
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Yucca Mountain Public Hearings Scheduled in Nevada, December 5, 8, 12 (11/30/01)
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The U.S. Department of Energy has scheduled nine public hearings to be held December 5, 8, and 12, in Nevada. It is accepting written comments through December 14, 2001. The ANS statement was submitted October 11, 2001.
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House Passes Price-Anderson Reauthorization (11/29/01)
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to reauthorize the Price-Anderson Act. The ANS Washington Office stated that H.R. 2983 extends the current law by 15 years.
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ANS Presidents Urge Senate to Pass Energy Bill (11/27/01)
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The ANS Washington Office reported that ANS Past Presidents have sent a letter to Majority Leader Daschle urging action on an energy bill by the Senate.
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DOE 2002 Spending Bill Goes to House and Senate for Approval (11/2/01)
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The ANS Washington Office reported that the 2002 Department of Energy's spending bill includes an increase of $573 million more than appropriated for 2001.
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ANS Concludes Yucca Mountain Site is Suitable for Repository (10/12/01)
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ANS has urged the U.S. Department of Energy to send a letter to President Bush recommending that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission begin the licensing process for Yucca Mountain. In support of its statement, ANS provided specific comments on various parts of the Preliminary Site Suitability Evaluation.
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Energy Spending Bill Fast Tracked to Senate (10/10/01)
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Legislative Update on Energy Spending Bill
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Security at Nuclear Plants Part of House Committee Bill (10/9/01)
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The ANS Washington Office reported that security at nuclear power plants is part of an anti-terrorism section in bill, H.R. 3016, moved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. In another action, the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality reported out legislation to reauthorize the Price-Anderson Act. (Washington Office Report, October 9, 2001.)
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NRC Issues Nuclear Plant Security Update (9/24/01)
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a statement that expands on the security and safety measures being taken at nuclear power plants.
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DOE Announces Public Comment Period on Yucca Mountain Project (9/12/01)
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The DOE extended the comment period deadline to October 19, 2001. Additional information is provided to assist members in preparing comments.
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TMI-2 More than 20 Years Later (8/17/01)
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TMI-2 and Its Lessons - Three Mile Island-2 was recently the focus of NBC's DATELINE program. The nuclear industry and the public have benefited from more than 20 years of study and research about the accident.
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Comprehensive Energy Bill Goes to House for Consideration (7/31/01)
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The U.S. House of Representatives on August 1, 2001, will consider an energy bill that contains spending authorization for NERI, NEPO, Nuclear Science and Engineering programs and other nuclear related funding.
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President Marcus Discusses Nuclear's Future on Businessweek.com (7/19/01)
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Online coverage by BusinessWeek.com indicates nuclear energy is still a news headline. President Marcus emphasizes a renewed interest and shift in public opinion.
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ANS Urges DOE to Restart FFTF (7/18/01)
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In a letter sent to Michael Holland, FFTF Review Manager for the DOE, Past President James Lake stated that the restart of the FFTF would provide a signal that the U.S. will "...provide, once again, world leadership in nuclear power and technology..." An attachment to the letter details the uses and unique capabilities of the FFTF.
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Lake provides Testimony for the Record for Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (7/18/01)
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Past President James Lake presented ANS views on the Nation's need for nuclear energy to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on July 18. In his remarks, Lake stated that "ANS recommends the reinstatement of the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology to the Assistant Secretary level..." He stressed the contributions of nuclear energy to the economy and the need for Congressional support for funding of future nuclear technology research, future work force and the benefit of humanity.
See: Press Release
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DOE Spending Bill Passed by House (7/6/01)
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The House passed the 2002 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills providing for $224.1 million for the Office of Nuclear Energy. The ANS Washington Office report summarizes the breakdown.
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ANS Health Effects of Low-Level Radiation Statement Changed (6/25/01)
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ANS adds Health Physics Society statement which supports the society's position.
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Kotek States ANS Position on Energy Legislation (6/15/01)
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ANS member John Kotek testified before the House Committee on Science; Subcommittee on Energy on Thursday, June 14, in support of H.R. 1679. His statement, on behalf of ANS, emphasized the excellent nuclear power plant performance record, the safety performance record, improved economic performance and urged them to move forward with the geologic repository program.
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McNeill Honored as Nuclear Statesman (5/30/01)
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Mr. Corbin A. McNeill, Jr., was presented with the Henry DeWolf Smyth Award on May 23 during the Nuclear Energy Assembly Conference. The annual conference sponsored by the Nuclear Energy Institute was held in Washington, DC. This is a joint award presented annually to a world nuclear leader by the American Nuclear Society and NEI. ANS President Jim Lake made the presentation to Mr. McNeill.
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President Bush Releases National Energy Policy (5/17/01)
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President Bush today released the National Energyy Policy report prepared by the National Energy Policy Development Group. In his presentation, President Bush stated the nation must conserve energy, diversify energy sources, and provide a comprehensive delivery system for electricity. Nuclear power was listed among the energy alternatives as a safe resource that does not polllute the air, is produced at a reasonable cost and emits no greenhouse gas. The complete 170-page report is located at http://www.whitehouse.gov/energy/National-Energy-Policy.pdf. Bush stated that the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have been instructed to move forward to resolve the waste disposal issue.
ANS President James Lake issued a statement supporting the Bush Admininstration's National Energy Policy urging Congress to take a leadership role in nuclear energy legislation.
The text of President Bush's speech is at: http://pioneerplanet.com/docs/0517bushtext.htm
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Washington Post Prints ANS President's Comments (5/14/01)
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ANS President Jim Lake was invited to write an article on "the renewed buzz" about nuclear energy for the Washington Post. The article appeared on Sunday, May 13, 2001.
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Corbin A. McNeill and Others Testify on Nuclear's Future Before Senate Members (5/11/01)
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Focus is on the future of nuclear power. On May 3, 2001, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee convened a hearing to focus on the future of nuclear power. The ANS Washington Office has provided testimony from three of the six witnesses: Corbin A. McNeill, Richard Rhodes, and Heather MacLean.
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Contact Your Senators and Representatives (5/9/01)
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ANS members can make a difference. Congress is reviewing three bills specific to promoting nuclear science and technology. The ANS Washington Office has prepared a summary of the bills and outlined how you can support the bills.
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Vice President Cheney Speaks about Energy Issues (5/4/01)
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Vice President Cheney addressed energy issues when he spoke to the Annual Meeting of the Associated Press on April 30, 2001. A transcript of his speech is posted.
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ANS President Lake Testifies on DOE's FY2002 Budget (5/1/01)
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At a Hearing held by the US House of Representatives Committee on Science-Subcommittee on Energy, Pres. Lake stated that ANS recommends substantial increases in funding in the FY-2002 budget Authorization Request for DOE. Three specific programs were named.
See: Testimony and Press Release
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2002 DOE Budget Not Good for Nuclear (4/11/01)
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For FY2002, the DOE budget is reduced more than $50 million from 2001 as reported by the ANS Washington Office. Congress now to develop individual appropriations bills.
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ANS Sends Secretary Abraham Letter Supporting FFTF (4/8/01)
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Bill Introduced to Authorize $240M for NS&E University Programs (2/8/01)
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Senators Bingaman, Domenici, and Crapo have introduced a bill to stimulate nuclear engineering and education research, reactor research, and recruitment for nuclear science and engineering. Contact your Senators and ask them to sponsor S.242. A listing of U.S. Senators is located at www.senate.gov.
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Spencer Abraham Confirmed by Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (1/19/01)
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During the hearing to confirm Secretary of Energy nominee, Spencer Abraham, Senate Energy committee members repeatedly stressed the importance of a U.S. energy policy that pursued nuclear energy. The recommendation for confirmation of Abraham will go to the Senate for vote when it reconvenes. The ANS Government Affairs Office prepared a report on the hearings.
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Transition Plans Underway in Washington, DC (12/21/00)
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The ANS Government Affairs Office in Washington, DC, is keeping track of important transition activities. The President-Elect George W. Bush transition team is making headway. ANS will routinely add information regarding the President-Elect George W. Bush transition.
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Sen. Pete Domenici Receives Henry DeWolf Smyth Award (12/18/00)
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During the ANS/ENS International Meeting in Washington, DC, Senator Pete V. Domenici received the Henry DeWolf Smyth Nuclear Statesman Award. This award is presented by ANS and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) to recognize outstanding service in developing and guiding peaceful uses of nuclear energy. After receiving the award, Sen. Domenici offered encouraging remarks about future U.S. economic growth. He also reaffirmed that he is on board by saying, "Let's move ahead with nuclear power."
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ANS Comments on Metals Recycling (12/13/00)
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ANS submitted written comments on December 4 on the DOE proposal on standards for the recylcing of metals from DOE facilities.
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DOE Announces Nuclear Infrastructure Alternatives (11/29/00)
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U.S. Department of Energy announced on November 21 its list of preferred aternatives for the nuclear infrastructure. The FFTF in Hanford, Washington, is not to be restarted. The ANS recently sent a letter to Secretary Richardson in support of the restart of the FFTF.
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Presidential Candidates State Nuclear Energy Positions (11/1/00)
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Nuclear energy positions of candidates were stated in interviews posted on the Resources for the Future website. ANS asked democrat and republican campaign managers about energy positions but received no response from either.
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DOE Spending Bill 2001 Passed by Congress (10/11/00)
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Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill 2001 was passed. The Conference Report was passed by the House and Senate and sent to the White House. The ANS Washington Office submitted the attached report.
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ANS Sends Letter to Secretary Richardson to Restart FFTF (9/26/00)
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President Lake and Past President Kadak sent a joint letter to Secretary of Energy Richardson stating that ANS supports the restart of the Fast Flux Test Facility as soon as possible.
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DOE 2001 Spending Bill Approved (7/18/00)
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DOE Office of Nuclear Energy was provided $265.6 million for its 2001 programs by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee headed by Sen. Pete Domenici (R-NM). A summary of the spending was provided by the ANS Washington Office.
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U.S. Nuclear Energy: Making Progress States ANS President Jim Lake (7/13/00)
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"The total nuclear generation in the U.S. has increased from less than 300 billion kWhr in 1980 to 730 billion kWhr today," stated ANS President James Lake when he addressed the "Annual Meeting on Nuclear Technology 2000". The meeting was held in Bonn, Germany, May 23-25, 2000.
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ANS President Jim Lake at Latin America's Nuclear Energy Symposium (7/12/00)
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The Fourth Generation of Nuclear Power was the topic of ANS President Jim Lake's presentation to the attendees at the "Symposium on Latin America's Nuclear Energy at the New Millenium's Threshold". The Symposium was held June 26-29, 2000 in Rio de janeiro, Brazil.
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2001 DOE Spending Bill Passed by House Appropriations Subcommittee (6/15/00)
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The ANS Washington Office reported that the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee passsed the Department of Energy's 2001 spending bill. It provided $231.8 million for the Office of Nuclear Energy. This is $76 million below the budget request. The full Appropriations Committee will consider the recommendations on Tuesday, June 20. Go to the full report for a breakdown of funding of other programs.
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Future of Nuclear and Coal Power is Topic of Hearing on National Energy Policy (6/14/00)
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ANS Washington Office summarized the June 8 hearing on National Energy Policy: The Future of Nuclear and Coal Power in the United States. The hearing was conducted by the House Commerce Committee on Energy Policy.
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ANS Sends DOE Recommendations on ATW (6/14/00)
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At the request of President Andy Kadak, ANS members reviewed the DOE's report on the development of Accelerator Based Transmutation of Wastes (ATW). A letter with the recommendations and comments based on the ANS review was sent to Under Secretary Ernest Moniz, other Department of Energy directors, members of Congress, and others. Here you can read the complete letter and conclusions.
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Cerro Grande Fire Destroys Homes and Forest Land (6/1/00)
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Pres. Kadak Addresses ICONE Attendees (4/17/00)
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Pres. Kadak's message to the attendees of the ICONE plenary was there is a global nuclear future. A vision is needed and visionaries to carry out the visions.
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ANS Submits Recommendations for Federal Budget FY2001 (4/6/00)
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ANS recommendations were submitted to the House & Senate, Energy & Water Appropriations Subcommittees to support the FY2001 programs under their jurisdiction.
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ANS Board Supports Deployment of Gen IV Power Plants (3/30/00)
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The ANS Board of Directors, during its March 13, 2000, meeting, approved a resolution supporting the design and construction of Generation IV nuclear power plants. A press release was issued announcing the board's action.
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Science Magazine Publishes Letter from ANS Past-President (3/30/00)
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ANS Past-President Alan Waltar and ANS member Ted Besmann collaborated on a letter to the editor of SCIENCE magazine on the topic of future supplies of electricity and the importance of nuclear power. The letter appeard in the March 17, 2000 issue.
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Congress Passed S1287 Nuclear Waste Policy Amendment Act 2K (3/24/00)
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S1287 was passed by Congress and sent to the White House. You can contact President Clinton and urge him to sign the bill.
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Final Report on Nuclear Criticality Accident in Japan (2/24/00)
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The Department of Energy's provisional translation of the Japanese regulator's final report on the criticality accident.
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DOE FY2001 Budget Released (2/17/00)
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The Department of Energy FY2001 budget is relatively flat. No new nuclear-related items are recommended in the budget.
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President Kadak Addresses LLRW Decisionmakers' Forum (1/27/00)
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Low level radioactive disposal was the topic of President Kadak's speech on January 21, 2000 to the LLRW Decisionmakers' Forum
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DOE schedules hearing on Yucca Mountain EIS (1/17/00)
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More hearings have been scheduled by DOE regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a Proposed Repository at Yucca Mountain, NV.
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TIME magazine to print letter from ANS Pres. Kadak (1/7/00)
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President Kadak recently sent a letter to TIME magazine applauding its choice of Albert Einstein as person of the century. His letter will appear in the January 24, 2000 issue. Get an early read here.
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ANS sends EPA comments on Yucca Mountain Standards: Andrew Kadak's Letter to the EPA (12/3/99)
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ANS President Kadak has sent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency comments on its proposed 40 CFR Part 197, Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain. The report includes 12 key recommendations.
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ANS sends EPA comments on Yucca Mountain Standards: Report of the ANS on the EPA Proposed Standard for the Yucca Mountain High Level Waste Repository (12/3/99)
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ANS President Kadak has sent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency comments on its proposed 40 CFR Part 197, Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain. The report includes 12 key recommendations.
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