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Center for Used Fuel Research: Building confidence in storage and transport
Used nuclear fuel storage and transportation have reached a critical juncture.
Dozens of utilities need reliable data on how used nuclear fuel performs in dry storage casks and canisters to extend regulatory licenses at sites across the United States. Likewise, the Department of Energy expects to take ownership of the used nuclear fuel—termed “spent nuclear fuel” in the laws and regulations governing its stewardship—and transfer it to one or more federal staging facilities for management and disposition.
Meanwhile, dozens of reactor companies are testing prototypes of advanced reactors and advanced reactor fuels. Eventually, regulators and industry must also verify the safety and security of storage methods for these advanced fuel types.
To help address these challenges, the DOE established the Center for Used Fuel Research (CUFR) in January 2026 for work related to the long-term storage and transport of used nuclear fuel.
June 16–20, 2013
Next Generation Nuclear Energy: Prospects and Challenges
Atlanta, GA|Hyatt Regency Atlanta
SPECIAL RATE!!! The Hyatt Regency Atlanta is offering a special reduced rate of $179/night plus COMPLIMENTARY in-room internet. This is a savings of $32/night. If you have already reserved your room at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, this price reduction will automatically apply to your room rate. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel, located at 265 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, is the host hotel for the 2013 ANS Annual Meeting, where all meeting activities and technical sessions will take place. Reservations can be made using the link below. To register by phone for a guest room: 800-233-1234. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the group rate. The hotel reservation cut-off has been extended until May 31st. MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
General Chair:
Stephen Kuczynski (CEO, Southern Nuclear Co.)
Program Chair:
Sedat Goluoglu (Professor, University of Florida)
Assistant Program Chairs:
Jeff Brault (Engineer, Shaw Group)
Mark D. DeHart (Distinguished R&D Staff, Idaho National Laboratory)
