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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 8–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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DNFSB’s Summers ends board tenure, extending agency’s loss of quorum
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The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, the independent agency responsible for ensuring that Department of Energy facilities are protective of public health and safety, announced that the board’s acting chairman, Thomas Summers, has concluded his service with the agency, having completed his second term as a board member on October 18.
Summers’ departure leaves Patricia Lee, who joined the DNFSB after being confirmed by the Senate in July 2024, as the board’s only remaining member and acting chair. Lee’s DNFSB board term ends in October 2027.
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.