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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.
Thursday, October 9, 2025|7:30AM–3:30PM CDT
Cost: $60
Capacity: 20 (Please note that the tour is limited to individuals who took part in the conference’s technical sessions or expo hall; unfortunately, guests are not permitted to attend)
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Power Plant Walking Tour – U.S. Citizens ONLY
Join us for an exclusive 2-hour guided walking tour at a one-of-a-kind facility, located just 2 hours from the hotel. This is a rare chance to go behind the scenes of a major power plant and explore areas few ever get to see.
Tour highlights include:
Important Info:
PPE will be provided
U.S. Citizens only – Must bring a valid REAL ID driver’s license or passport (Visit the following site for more information > Real ID)
Non-US Citizens are not permitted to attend
We’ll stop for a relaxing lunch on the return trip to the hotel
Don’t miss this rare and unforgettable experience inside one of the nation’s vital energy facilities!
*Please note tour refunds are only available prior to the early-bird deadline. After this date, all tour bookings are considered final and non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding.