I am very honored to have been asked to write the first guest blog for ANS's newest venture-the Nuclear Cafe. This effort is a valuable new opportunity for ANS to provide a platform for credible, fact-based discussions of important nuclear issues, and I look forward to seeing it become an influential voice of reason on the Internet.
A roundup of interesting news from a growing group
Seoul wants to know why it is treated differently than India
The September issue of Nuclear News will be available electronically to ANS members on September 10. This issue includes:
While attending the Reactor and Fuel Cycle Subcommittee of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Energy Future, held in Washington on August 30-31, I had the opportunity to become refreshed. Like many Americans, I have recently been disappointed with the performance of many elected officials and people who choose to put political wins over making hard choices and doing the right thing for today and for the future.
Retired Entergy CEO Mike Kansler
Retired Entergy Nuclear CEO Mike Kansler garnered industry recognition at the 2010 American Nuclear Society's Utility Working Conference on August 9, 2010. Kansler, a 30-year industry veteran who served at Entergy for nearly a dozen years, received the Utility Leadership Award. Given only to industry leaders, Kansler's achievements in his career earned him this national utility distinction.
ANS President Joe Colvin
As the American Nuclear Society President, I am pleased to welcome you to the ANS Nuclear Cafe. The Society has opened the ANS Nuclear Cafe to communicate timely information and perspectives on all things nuclear. This online forum will include ANS member perspectives on a range of nuclear topics and activities, as well as highlight the resources and benefits of the Society to nuclear professionals.
The Saxton Library will accept the American Nuclear Society (ANS) Nuclear Historic Landmark Award in appreciation and recognition of the community's participation during the decommissioning process of the region's notable research reactor.
Commissioner Jeffery S. Merrifeld of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Gary R. Leidich, President of First Energy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC), will join the ANS Executive Director, Harry Bradley, to present the award in a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on November 8, 2005. The Library plans to display the award plaque in a permanent exhibit.