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Decommissioning & Environmental Sciences
The mission of the Decommissioning and Environmental Sciences (DES) Division is to promote the development and use of those skills and technologies associated with the use of nuclear energy and the optimal management and stewardship of the environment, sustainable development, decommissioning, remediation, reutilization, and long-term surveillance and maintenance of nuclear-related installations, and sites. The target audience for this effort is the membership of the Division, the Society, and the public at large.
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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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Former NRC commissioners lend support to efforts to eliminate mandatory hearings
A group of nine former nuclear regulatory commissioners sent a letter Wednesday to the current Nuclear Regulatory Commission members lending support to efforts to get rid of mandatory hearings in the licensing process, which should speed up the process by three to six months and save millions of dollars.
Technical Session
Thursday, February 6, 2025|10:00–11:40AM EST|Cumberland B
Session Chair:
Dave Helling (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Session Organizer:
Charles Lease
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Maintenance Leader Proficiency Certification Program
10:00–10:25AM EST
Frank E. Aita (Ontario Power Generation)
Paper
Neuroleadership and Changing Nuclear Culture
10:25–10:50AM EST
Annaliese B. Piraino (Vistra Corp)
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Achieving Knowledge Transfer and Retention Using Instructor Community of Practice
10:50–11:15AM EST
Kristen Lauria (Constellation Nuclear)
Building a Culture of Continuous Learning in the Nuclear Power Industry
11:15–11:40AM EST
Angela Heck (Day and Zimmerman), Justin Smith (Day & Zimmerman)
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