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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NRC introduces microreactor regulatory framework
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released a new licensing framework for microreactors and similar reactor designs that may provide a more suitable pathway for applicants with simpler technologies.
The proposed rule—known as Part 57—is the latest to come out of the NRC’s rules review and overhaul stemming from the ADVANCE Act and 2025 nuclear-related executive orders. It is also the latest framework developed for advanced reactor designs shifting away from light water reactor technology, such as the Part 53 rule finalized in March.
8:00–9:20AM EDT
Panel|Room 305|Technology Research and Development
Room 306|Testing, Evaluation, and Production Supply Chain
Session Chair: Sara Sumner|Alternate Chair: Kaitlyn Judd
Panel|Room 302/303/304|Policy, Regulations, Safety, and Security
10:10–11:30AM EDT
Room 306|Technology Research and Development
Session Chair: Teandra Pfeil|Alternate Chair: Ethan Payne
Room 302/303/304|Technology Research and Development
Session Chair: Timothy Erickson|Alternate Chair: Leo Gard
Panel|Room 305|Testing, Evaluation, and Production Supply Chain
1:00–2:00PM EDT
Session Chair: Garrett Pohl|Alternate Chair: Ron Fabish
Room 305|Testing, Evaluation, and Production Supply Chain
Session Chair: Joe Hough|Alternate Chair: Kenton Sherick
Room 306|Policy, Regulations, Safety, and Security
Session Chair: Frank Putzu|Alternate Chair: Annette Parks
2:00–3:20PM EDT
Session Chair: Thomas DeMichael|Alternate Chair: Mahmoud Eltawila
Panel|Room 305|Architectures, Missions, and Use Cases
Session Chair: Nicole Smith
Session Chair: Susan S. Voss|Alternate Chair: Patrick Riley
Session Chair: Taylor Hampson|Alternate Chair: James Mastandrea
Session Chair: Matthew Stang|Alternate Chair: Noah Kentros
Session Chair: Catrina Melograna|Alternate Chair: Alex Gilbert
Session Chair: David Frate|Alternate Chair: Jaymon Birch
Session Chair: Alex Gilbert|Alternate Chair: Tim Duquette
Room 306|Architectures, Missions, and Use Cases
Session Chair: Jericho Locke|Alternate Chair: Mark Stone
Room 305|Technology Research and Development
Session Chair: Timothy Wharton|Alternate Chair: Garrett Pohl
Session Chair: Julia Cline|Alternate Chair: Vincenzo Barbato
Session Chair: Ernestina Wozniak|Alternate Chair: Danielle Allen
Session Chair: Daniel Kelly|Alternate Chair: Ramy Mesalam
Session Chair: Gina Dugala|Alternate Chair: Monica Salunkhe
Session Chair: Jhonathan Rosales|Alternate Chair: Roger Miller
Session Chair: Salvatore Oriti|Alternate Chair: Luke Hansen
Session Chair: Luis Rodriguez|Alternate Chair: Alexandru Stafie
Session Chair: Greeta Thaikattil|Alternate Chair: Corey Smith
Session Chair: Jarvis Caffrey|Alternate Chair: Jacob Stonehill
Session Chair: Vincent Varouh|Alternate Chair: Tyler Steiner
Session Chair: Nicholas Brooks|Alternate Chair: Stephanie Manasterski
Session Chair: Adam Parkison|Alternate Chair: Nathaniel Cavanaugh
Session Chair: Joel Krakower|Alternate Chair: Timothy Blackman
Session Chair: Allen Guzik|Alternate Chair: Chris Venturella
Session Chair: Jessica Leung|Alternate Chair: Krystine Pimentel
