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Position Statements

The American Nuclear Society provides statements which reflect the Society's perspectives on issues of public interest that involve various aspects of nuclear science and technology. Position statements are prepared by key members whose relevant experience or publications inform the documents and then the documents are reviewed by ANS committees and divisions. The final position statements are approved by the Board of Directors.

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The Use of Highly Enriched Uranium for the Production of Medical Isotopes — ANS-72-2022

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Nuclear Energy's Role in Climate Change Policy — ANS-44-2022

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Assuring U.S. Global Nuclear Leadership — ANS-83-2021

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Safety of Nuclear Power — ANS-51-2021

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Transportation of Radioactive Materials — ANS-18-2021

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The Use of Thorium as Nuclear Fuel — ANS-78-2020

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Disposition of Surplus Weapons Plutonium — ANS-47-2020

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Health Effects of Low-Level Radiation — ANS-41-2020

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Small Modular Reactors — ANS-25-2020

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Price-Anderson Act — ANS-54-2019

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Nuclear Technology's Critical Role In The World's Future Energy Supply — ANS-43-2019

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Diversity in the Nuclear Profession — ANS-66-2018

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Advanced Reactors — ANS-35-2018

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Licensing of Yucca Mountain as a Geological Repository for Radioactive Wastes — ANS-80-2017

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Interim Storage of Used or Spent Nuclear Fuel — ANS-76-2017

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Risk-Informed and Performance-Based Regulations for Nuclear Power Plants — ANS-46-2017

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U.S. Commercial Nuclear Power Plants: A Vital National Asset — ANS-26-2017

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Disposal of Low-Level Radioactive Waste — ANS-11-2017

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission — ANS-77-2016

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Nuclear Engineering Licensure — ANS-61-2016

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Food Irradiation — ANS-28-2016

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Fusion Energy — ANS-12-2016

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Creation of an Independent Entity to Manage U.S. Used Nuclear Fuel — ANS-22-2015

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Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Reactors — ANS-13-2015

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Nuclear Fuel Recycling — ANS-45-2014

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Research and Training Reactors — ANS-53-2011

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Nonproliferation — ANS-55-2009

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Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion Systems — ANS-40-2009

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Societal Benefits of Radiation — ANS-73-2008

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Clearance of Solid Materials from Nuclear Facilities — ANS-50-2008

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Stewardship of Nuclear Engineering Education — ANS-21-2007

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Maintaining a Viable Nuclear Industry Workforce — ANS-29-2006

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Nuclear Facility Safety Standards — ANS-24-2006

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U.S. Radioisotope Supply — ANS-30-2004

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