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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NRC posts hearing request notice for Belews Creek ESP application
An opportunity to request an adjudicatory hearing for Duke Energy Carolinas’ early site permit (ESP) application for the Belews Creek site in Stokes County, N.C., has been announced by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The notice of the opportunity was published February 9 in the Federal Register. The deadline to file a request for a hearing or petition for leave to intervene is April 10, 2026.
Technical Session|Panel|Fuel Management
Monday, July 21, 2025|4:05–5:45PM EDT|Bay Room
Session Chair:
Baris Sarikaya
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
James J. Tusar
Increased enrichment and high burnup fuel initiatives open new opportunities for the LWR industry; improve fuel utilization, enable power uprates, etc. However, these initiatives also bring regulatory challenges. The LWR industry is working to effectively solve these challenges. While solving these challenges we also identify unique improvement opportunities. This panel focuses on LWR challenges and opportunities. This panel is Part 2
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Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Constellation Presentation
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Westinghouse Presentation
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Studsvik Presentation
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