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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
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Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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NRC cuts fees by 50 percent for advanced reactor applicants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced it has amended regulations for the licensing, inspection, special projects, and annual fees it will charge applicants and licensees for fiscal year 2025.
Historically, a complimentary copy of the June issue of Nuclear News magazine would be made available to all ANS annual meeting attendees and NPIC&HMIT exhibitors at registration.
Since we are unable to gather live, we are allowing open-access to this issue.
Download the June 2021 issue of Nuclear News
Published since 1959, Nuclear News is the monthly membership magazine of the American Nuclear Society. With nearly 11,000 readers throughout 54 countries, it is recognized as the flagship trade publication serving the worldwide nuclear community. Articles discuss new innovations and technologies in the areas of plant operations, maintenance and security; policy and legislation issues; international developments; waste management and fuel; and business and contract award news. Also covered are research and nonpower applications of nuclear science and technology, including nuclear medicine, food irradiation, and space nuclear applications.
Since the magazine accepted its first advertisement in 1960, Nuclear News has proudly partnered with more than 1,600 vendors and organizations to help keep the ANS network of nuclear science and technology professionals informed about their products, services, conferences, courses, and employment opportunities. Keep us in mind for all of your print and digital corporate messaging or marketing needs when you need to reach the nuclear community www.ans.org/advertise.
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