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Division Spotlight
Operations & Power
Members focus on the dissemination of knowledge and information in the area of power reactors with particular application to the production of electric power and process heat. The division sponsors meetings on the coverage of applied nuclear science and engineering as related to power plants, non-power reactors, and other nuclear facilities. It encourages and assists with the dissemination of knowledge pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities through professional staff development, information exchange, and supporting the generation of viable solutions to current issues.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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Latest News
NRC restores expiration dates for renewed Turkey Point licenses
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced this week that it has restored the expiration dates of the Turkey Point nuclear power plant's units 3 and 4 subsequent license renewals (SLR) to July 19, 2052, and April 10, 2053, respectively.
2020 ANS Virtual Winter Meeting Plenary Session Speaker
Director, Nuclear Technology Innovation
Tennessee Valley Authority
Stout is Director, Nuclear Technology Innovation in TVA’s Nuclear Power Group. His responsibilities include the scope, schedule, budget and business planning associated with licensing and potential deployment of small modular reactors.
Stout has over 35 years of experience in the nuclear energy sector. Prior to joining TVA, Stout served as Director, Nuclear Fuel Recycling at the Department of Energy where he was responsible for planning and policy development regarding nuclear fuel recycling. Prior to that, from 1991 to 2006, Stout worked in the uranium enrichment industry with responsibility for research and development, engineering, and licensing of advanced uranium enrichment technologies and facilities.
Stout serves on the Board of the Nuclear Industry Council, is Chairman of SMR Start, serves as an adviser to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, advises Advanced Reactor developers and is an active member of the American Nuclear Society and the Nuclear Energy Institute.
From 1985 -1991, Stout served in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear submarine officer. He also served in the Naval Reserves in the Naval Special Warfare community from 1991-2007, retiring as a Commander.
Education
DEGREE
MAJOR
SCHOOL
YEAR
BS
Oceanography
U.S. Naval Academy
1985
MS
Engineering Management
National Technological University
1997
External Affiliations
Chairman, SMR Start (since 2016)
Board Member, Nuclear Industry Council (since 2010)
President, Home Owners Association (since 2013)
Finance Chair, Ooltewah United Methodist Church (since 2017)
Advisor, Oak Ridge National Lab Nuclear Science & Engineering Directorate (since 2018)
American Nuclear Society, various committees
Nuclear Energy Institute, various working groups
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