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Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy
The mission of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division (NNPD) is to promote the peaceful use of nuclear technology while simultaneously preventing the diversion and misuse of nuclear material and technology through appropriate safeguards and security, and promotion of nuclear nonproliferation policies. To achieve this mission, the objectives of the NNPD are to: Promote policy that discourages the proliferation of nuclear technology and material to inappropriate entities. Provide information to ANS members, the technical community at large, opinion leaders, and decision makers to improve their understanding of nuclear nonproliferation issues. Become a recognized technical resource on nuclear nonproliferation, safeguards, and security issues. Serve as the integration and coordination body for nuclear nonproliferation activities for the ANS. Work cooperatively with other ANS divisions to achieve these objective nonproliferation policies.
Meeting Spotlight
Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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NRC cuts fees by 50 percent for advanced reactor applicants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced it has amended regulations for the licensing, inspection, special projects, and annual fees it will charge applicants and licensees for fiscal year 2025.
Plenary Session
Tuesday, August 8, 2023|8:00–10:00AM EDT|Banyan 1
General ChairMatthew Rasmussen Senior Vice President, TVA
CNO Panel chaired by Matthew Kirschenheiter
Matthew KirschenheiterDirector Design EngineeringTVA
Timothy (Tim) RauschExecutive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Robert E. "Bob" SchuetzChief Executive OfficerEnergy Northwest
Sean Sexstone Executive Vice President Advanced Nuclear GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Pierre Paul OneidSenior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer,Holtec International
Dr. Kenneth KunkelProfessor, North Carolina State University Lead Scientist for Assessments, North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies
Scott HunnewellVice President, New Nuclear Program, Nuclear Power Group, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
SMR Panel chaired by Scott Hunnewell
Scott MorrisDeputy Executive Director for Reactors and Preparedness Programs in the Office of the Executive Director for Operations
Brian Boggs Sales DirectorGE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
M. Christopher NolanVice President New Nuclear Generation Strategy and Regulatory EngagementDuke Energy
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