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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NRC unveils Part 53 final rule
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has finalized its new regulatory framework for advanced reactors that officials believe will accelerate, simplify, and reduce burdens in the new reactor licensing process.
The final rule arrives more than a year ahead of an end-of-2027 deadline set in the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA), the 2019 law that formally directed the NRC to develop a new, technology-inclusive regulatory approach. The resulting rule—10 CFR Part 53, “Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors”—is commonly referred to as Part 53.
September 22–23, 2020
Thank you for joining us for this special two-day event featuring 15 organizations and 25 sessions!
This is a critical time for the nuclear community as we face the uncertainties of tomorrow, but thanks to you and your peers, the future of nuclear continues to brighten. Your generation will have an incredible opportunity to leave a lasting impact on both the technology itself and its contribution to advancing humanity. I'm excited for ANS to be able to provide you the resources and connections you need to make your own personal mark.
I hope you enjoy the Virtual Career Fair and the opportunities you have to network with both your peers and the participating organization that helped make this possible. I encourage you to stay active with ANS beyond this week, including getting involved with the Young Members Group, which proudly put together the event.
Thank you again and best wishes as you enter the next phase of your career!
Craig H. PiercyANS Executive Director/CEO
For more information, please contact Catherine Prat, ANS Young Members Group Chair, 706-526-1001.