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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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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Browns Ferry’s reactors receive subsequent license renewals
The operating licenses for the three boiling water reactors at Browns Ferry nuclear power plant, in Athens, Ala., have each been renewed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for an additional 20 years. The reactors, operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, are now licensed to operate until December 2053 for Unit 1, June 2054 for Unit 2, and July 2056 for Unit 3.
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)
