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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 8–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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ANS Winter Conference: DOE, NRC leaders stress need for speedier nuclear approval
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Chris Wright
During speeches at the American Nuclear Society’s Winter Conference & Expo, happening this week in Washington, D.C., Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair David Wright both promised that the Trump administration will speed up nuclear reviews so the U.S. can maintain leadership in nuclear energy.
The DOE’s Wright took a stab at the NRC’s traditionally slow bureaucratic processes in approving primarily large light water reactors in the past, saying that the agency needs to speed up to meet the greater demand for new small modular reactors.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024|6:00–8:00PM PDT
Border Grill
Get ready to turn up the heat and zest up your evening with the MSTD Group at the Border Grill! Nestled in the heart of Mandalay Bay, this culinary hotspot boasts a front-row seat to the Lazy River’s serene ripples, right off the Mandalay Beach. It’s not just a reception, it’s a fiesta of bold Mexican flavors that will dance on your palate! So come on down, savor the spice of life, and let the beach vibes and poolside panoramas be the backdrop to an unforgettable night!
