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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NRC proposes changes to its rules on nuclear materials
In response to Executive Order 14300, “Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” the NRC is proposing sweeping changes to its rules governing the use of nuclear materials that are widely used in industry, medicine, and research. The changes would amend NRC regulations for the licensing of nuclear byproduct material, some source material, and some special nuclear material.
As published in the May 18 Federal Register, the NRC is seeking public comment on this proposed rule and draft interim guidance until July 2.
Executive Session|Panel|Executive Track
Monday, June 1, 2026|3:15–5:00PM MDT|Grand Ballroom 1
Session Organizers:
Jonathan E. Stephens (BWX Technologies)
Harsh S. Desai (Zeno Power)
Craig H. Piercy (ANS)
Mark T. Peters (MITRE Corp.)
The future of nuclear energy is rapidly being changed and expanded by today's innovators and leaders. New technologies and new customers mean new applications and new opportunities. As support and interest in nuclear technology only continues to grow and expand the room to consider a future of diverse nuclear applications beyond just our electricity grid also broadens. Understanding how current developers, technologists, communities, and others are thinking about this future and attempting to make it a reality is key to a clear picture of the future of nuclear energy.
Craig Piercy
CEO
ANS
Harsh Desai
Zeno Power
Captain Stephen Carmel
MARAD
Greg Schulze
ExxonMobil
Kirt Marlow
Hi-Tech Solutions
Rian Bahran
U.S. DOE
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Reactors
Ross Radel
Chief Technology Officer
SHINE
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