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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NRC proposed rule for licensing reactors authorized by DOE, DOD
Nuclear reactor designs approved by the Department of Energy or Department of Defense could get streamlined pathways through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s commercial licensing process should applicants wish to push the technology into the civilian sector.
A proposed rule introduced April 2 by the NRC would “improve NRC licensing review efficiency, where applicable, by explicitly establishing by regulation an additional means for reactor applicants to demonstrate the safety functions of their reactor designs, and thus, would contribute to the safe and secure use and deployment of civilian nuclear energy technologies.”
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* Full conference registration includes access to all sessions, networking and evening events, and admission to the exhibit hall. Your registration also includes breakfast and lunch on select conference days. Please refer to the program schedule to confirm the specific days meals are provided and to explore the full lineup of sessions and activities.Anyone under the age of 18 will be sent a waiver form for their parent/guardian to complete before their registration will be accepted.
** Guest registration includes access to the events that were selected during the registration process. Please note that guest registration does not include access to conference sessions, workshops, or other attendee-only programming.
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