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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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GAO: Clarification of HLW definition could save DOE billions
A clearer definition of what constitutes high-level radioactive waste could save the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management “tens of billions of dollars” in waste management costs and accelerate its cleanup schedule by decades, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
DOE-EM’s efforts to manage waste resulting from legacy spent nuclear fuel reprocessing have been hindered for decades by the ambiguity of the statutory definition of HLW as laid out in the Atomic Energy Act and Nuclear Waste Policy Act, the report states. While admitting that the DOE has taken steps to overcome this ambiguity, the GAO says that the department has not fully evaluated all available opportunities to treat and dispose of waste more economically as either transuranic or low-level radioactive waste.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023|6:00–10:00PM EDT
Sauf Haus, 1216 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Join us for an evening of networking and socializing at “Sauf Haus,” a German-inspired beer garden in the heart of Dupont Circle, Tuesday, August 22nd at 6:00 pm. We will foster personal connections with our community while enjoying the live music of a local rock band. Authentic German food bites and happy hour rates will be extended throughout the event to all attending. To enjoy this discount, you must wear your conference badge.
All young professionals and students will receive a COMPLIMENTARY drink ticket upon arrival at the venue. All attendees can order at happy hour rates through the evening. Moreover, a small selection of light German bites will be available to all attendees thanks to our generous sponsors: Siemens, Delta Energy Group, and GWU.
The bar (Sauf Haus, 1216 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036) is within walking distance from the Washington Hilton (~15min). Live music will start 6:30-7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
