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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Report: New recommendations for nuclear waste
Today, a bipartisan group of experts including energy consultant Lake Barrett and former NRC chair Allison Macfarlane have published a report titled The Path Forward for Nuclear Waste in the U.S.
The report recommends a new solution for managing domestic nuclear waste—one that centers around the foundation of an independent corporation led by reactor owners. Responsibility for waste management transport, storage, and disposal would be managed by this corporation rather than the Department of Energy.
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Nomination Deadline
March 1
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The Leadership Award recognizes an ANS member for outstanding and sustained service to the Society in the areas of leadership, governance, or direction of the ANS. This award is primarily intended to recognize the services of members of the governance committees of ANS. Multiple awards are possible in a year when exceptionally qualified individuals are nominated.
This award consists of an engraved plaque, which is presented during the ANS Annual Conference.
The ANS Leadership Award was established to recognize substantial contributions over a prolonged period of time. This recognition is made when, in the opinion of the Honors and Awards Committee, the duration and significance of the candidate’s contributions warrant that distinction.
Nominations must include the completed nomination form accompanied by the following supporting documents:
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