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Swiss nuclear power and the case for long-term operation
Designed for 40 years but built to last far longer, Switzerland’s nuclear power plants have all entered long-term operation. Yet age alone says little about safety or performance. Through continuous upgrades, strict regulatory oversight, and extensive aging management, the country’s reactors are being prepared for decades of continued operation, in line with international practice.
September 13–17, 2015
Charlotte, NC|Omni Charlotte Hotel
The Omni Charlotte will be the location for the International Conference on Nuclear Criticality Safety. The Omni Charlotte is located at 132 E. Trade Street, Charlotte NC 28202. Make your reservations now! The special rate for conference attendees is $159. the Government room rate is $110/per night. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. You may secure a room by booking online at the Omni Charlotte Hotel or by calling 800-THE-OMNI.Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate. For Government Rate: Omni Charlotte Hotel Government Rate. Reservations must be made by August 18, 2015. Prevailing rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. Rooms are subject to availability.
Honorary Chair:
Elliott Whitesides (Retired, Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
General Chair:
Robert Busch (University of New Mexico)
Assistant General Chair:
Sandi Larson (Atkins)
Co-Technical Program Chairs:
Michaele Brady Raap (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
Larry Wetzel (B&W Nuclear Operations Group)
