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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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NRC proposes rule changes in response to EO
In April, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14270, “Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting To Unleash American Energy,” which calls for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (along with the Department of Energy, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency) to issue a “sunset rule” to effectively nullify certain regulations in no more than five years.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by ETWDD
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|10:00–11:45AM CDT|Indiana/Iowa
Session Chair:
Stylianos Chatzidakis
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Kostadin N. Ivanov
Panel objective: The objective of the panel is to bring together experts from industry, national labs, NRC and DOE to highlight innovative approaches to modernizing nuclear research and training facilities, leveraging advanced technologies such as digital twins to enhance operations, safety, and efficiency. We aim to discuss challenges and opportunities in implementing cybersecurity measures and anomaly detection systems to safeguard critical infrastructure. Additionally, the panel will explore strategies to address workforce development needs for the next generation of nuclear professionals. Purdue University recently received a significant grant to revitalize two research facilities, PUMA and PUR-1, in collaboration with MIT and NCSU, which will serve as a case study for transformative efforts in nuclear infrastructure modernization and their impact on education and research.
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