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Materials Science & Technology
The objectives of MSTD are: promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; support the multidisciplines which constitute it; encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; promote the interaction and communication among its members; and recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.
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2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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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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Federal court finds in favor of Diablo Canyon license review
A review from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals this week denied a challenge to the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant’s license renewal application extension granted by the federal government.
In late 2023, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission agreed to formally docket the California plant’s request to extend plant operations beyond the current license expiration dates of 2024 and 2025 for the two respective units.
UWC 2022 speaker
Luca Ceccato is currently the Vice President of the Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment project. He started as an I&C Technician in the Maintenance field at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station. He has progressed into various leadership roles and most notably as the Darlington Station Maintenance Manager. During this tenure, he oversaw the department being the first Canadian Maintenance organization to achieve an Exemplary status.
Luca is also on the Board of Directors of the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association.
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