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Nuclear Criticality Safety
NCSD provides communication among nuclear criticality safety professionals through the development of standards, the evolution of training methods and materials, the presentation of technical data and procedures, and the creation of specialty publications. In these ways, the division furthers the exchange of technical information on nuclear criticality safety with the ultimate goal of promoting the safe handling of fissionable materials outside reactors.
Meeting Spotlight
2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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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NWMO chooses vendors for Canadian repository
Canada’s Nuclear Waste Management Organization has selected five companies it is to work with to design and plan the organization’s proposed deep geologic repository for spent nuclear fuel. As the owner of the project, the NWMO will be working with WSP Canada, Peter Kiewit Sons (Kiewit), Hatch Ltd., Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada, and Kinectrics.
Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy Conference (ANTPC 2023)
Plenary Session
Monday, November 13, 2023|1:00–2:00PM EST|Monroe
Session Chairs:
James Wm. Behrens (U.S. Navy (Ret.))
Thomas Hanlon (Director - Nuclear Material Applications, Y-12 National Security Complex)
Session Organizer:
The Fourth Topical Conference entitled "Advanced Nonproliferation Technology and Policy Conference" (ANTPC) is embedded in the ANS Winter Meeting and will begin with an Opening Plenary. We will acknowledge the 2023 Eisenhower Medal recipient. The NNPD joins the ANS National Honors and Awards Committee in co-sponsoring this medal which focuses on outstanding achievements by people in nuclear policy arena, Next, will be a brief review of the ten year history of the NNTG and NNPD which is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary.
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