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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NRC reorganization aims to speed up licensing
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced yesterday that it is launching a significant reorganization to streamline decision making, consolidate functions, and align with national goals for more efficient licensing and deployment of new nuclear technology.
The changes are intended to meet the requirements outlined in President Trump’s Executive Order 14300, “Ordering Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” and EO 14210, “Implementing the Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative.”
19th International Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Analysis (PSA 2025)
Plenary Session
Wednesday, June 18, 2025|8:00–9:45AM CDT|Addison
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This forward-looking plenary session will explore how risk-informed, performance-based methods, practices, and regulations must evolve to support both industry and regulatory decision-making in the decades ahead. Panelists will analyze innovative strategies for maintaining nuclear safety amid uncertainty, while enabling the efficient development and deployment of emerging technologies. The session will also highlight educational initiatives essential to preparing the next generation of the nuclear workforce. Drawing on extensive experience in research, education, and industry applications, panelists will identify key methodological and regulatory gaps and offer recommendations for strengthening the future of nuclear safety and technological viability.
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