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May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NRC could improve decommissioning trust fund oversight, OIG reports
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission could do more to improve its oversight of decommissioning trust funds, according to an assessment by the NRC’s Office of Inspector General. In particular, the assessment, which was conducted by Crowe LLP on behalf of the OIG, identified four areas related to developing policies and procedures, workflows, and other support that would enhance NRC oversight of the trust funds.
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Mechanical Engineer, University of Washington
Joined Framatome (then ExxonNuclear) in 1982 and have worked in several mechanical, manufacturing, cycle licensing, and neutronics fuel-related engineering roles as well as project management and other commercial roles.
Significant projects have included contributions to development of the BLEU off-spec U reload supply program for DOE/TVA, design of the ATRIUM 10XM and ATRIUM 11 fuel products, reload fuel supply contracting and account management for the NuScale SMR, and serving as communications lead for the Advanced Fuel Management team developing the capability to deliver high burnup LEU+ reloads to US reactor operators.
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