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Fuel Cycle & Waste Management
Devoted to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle including waste management, worldwide. Division specific areas of interest and involvement include uranium conversion and enrichment; fuel fabrication, management (in-core and ex-core) and recycle; transportation; safeguards; high-level, low-level and mixed waste management and disposal; public policy and program management; decontamination and decommissioning environmental restoration; and excess weapons materials disposition.
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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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NRC’s David Wright visits the Hill and more NRC news
Wright
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is in the spotlight today for three very different reasons. First, NRC Chair David Wright was on the Hill yesterday for his renomination hearing in front of the Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee. Second, the NRC released its updated milestone schedules according to the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) and the executive orders signed by President Trump last month; and third, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday, 28 former NRC officials have condemned the dismissal of Commissioner Hanson earlier this month.
Technical Session|Panel
Tuesday, February 4, 2025|1:00–2:40PM EST|Cumberland A
Session Chair:
Hannah Hunnicutt (Oak Ridge Assoc. Univ.)
Session Organizer:
The panel discussion will focus on the newly established Department of Labor Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programs, with ORAU serving as the intermediary. As pioneering programs, this initiative presents a significant opportunity to reshape workforce development on a national scale. The primary objective of the panel is to provide a comprehensive overview of these programs, highlighting their structure, benefits, and potential challenges. The discussion aims to illustrate how these programs serve as valuable tools for industry recruitment and offer tax benefits to participating companies. Additionally, the panel will explore the programs' role in addressing skills gaps and creating pathways to meaningful employment for individuals across the country. Key goals of the presentation include: Explaining the structure and implementation of the pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, emphasizing ORAU's role as the intermediary. Highlighting the benefits for both industry partners and apprentices, including tax incentives, skill development, and career advancement opportunities. Discussing the program's alignment with broader workforce development goals and economic needs. Addressing potential challenges or weaknesses in the program's current form and exploring strategies for improvement. Showcasing early success stories or outcomes, if available, to demonstrate the program's potential impact. The desired outcomes of this panel discussion are to increase awareness and understanding of these new apprenticeship programs among stakeholders, encourage industry participation, and foster a dialogue on how to maximize the programs' effectiveness. By presenting a balanced view of both benefits and potential weaknesses, the panel aims to provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and industry leaders involved in workforce development. Through this discussion, we hope to inspire collaboration between educational institutions, businesses, and government agencies to support and expand these apprenticeship programs, ultimately contributing to a more skilled and competitive workforce nationwide.
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