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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NRC approves overhaul of FOF inspections, baseline security programs
The security drills held at commercial nuclear power plants as part of the Force-on-Force (FOF) inspection program will no longer be led by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The commissioners on Friday approved recommendations presented earlier in the year by NRC staff to significantly overhaul the security program. This includes phasing out NRC-led drills by 2028. Following the phaseout, drills will be led by the licensee, with the NRC observing.
Executive Session|Panel|Sponsored by Executive Track
Friday, December 3, 2021|1:00–2:45PM EST |International Ballroom East
Session Chair:
Craig H Piercy (ANS)
Alternate Chair:
John Starkey (ANS)
Student Assistant:
Tyler Mark
Join ANS Executive Director/CEO, Craig Piercy for a look back on federal nuclear policy advancements in 2021. Craig will also moderate a discussion between congressional staff and private industry experts which will examine the needs and possibilities concerning nuclear policy for the remainder of the 117th Congress.
Christina Back
General Atomics
Virginia Hagerott
Policy Advisor, for Congresswomen Elaine Luria
Amy Roma
Partner
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Partner
Brad Williams
Idaho National Laboratory, Detailee on Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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