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Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
Meeting Spotlight
2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Smarter waste strategies: Helping deliver on the promise of advanced nuclear
At COP28, held in Dubai in 2023, a clear consensus emerged: Nuclear energy must be a cornerstone of the global clean energy transition. With electricity demand projected to soar as we decarbonize not just power but also industry, transport, and heat, the case for new nuclear is compelling. More than 20 countries committed to tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. In the United States alone, the Department of Energy forecasts that the country’s current nuclear capacity could more than triple, adding 200 GW of new nuclear to the existing 95 GW by mid-century.
UWC 2022 speaker
Mr. John Burta, currently the Director of the Darlington Regulatory Program at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), has held positions of progressive seniority since starting with the organization in 2006. With 10 years of experience in various nuclear power plant inspector roles, John gained ample field and management experience, equipping him for an executive role in 2015. In his current position, John is the CNSC’s single point of contact for all licensing, compliance, enforcement, planning, engagement and reporting activities associated with the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.
As an active member of the global nuclear community, John represents the CNSC in various international activities. He is Canada’s National Officer for the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES) and serves as a member of the INES Advisory Committee. In addition, he is the National Coordinator for the Incident Reporting Systems for Operating Experience and also serves on it’s Advisory Committee.
John completed a Master's in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology following his undergraduate degrees in Health Science (Nuclear Medicine) from Dalhousie University and Applied Management from the University of New Brunswick. In addition, John has completed the Certificate Program in Regulatory Leadership from the University of Ottawa.
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