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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NRC to add new items to categorical exclusions list
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has identified five categories of action to add to its list of categorical exclusions to reduce its documentation work under National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures.
These revisions are included in the final rule, “Categorical exclusions from environmental review,” which was published in the Federal Register on March 30. The final rule will become effective on April 29.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Innovation
Tuesday, August 6, 2024|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Banyan 1
In this session the latest innovations in three key NPP areas; Plant Life Extension, Extended Power Uprates and Digital Upgrades. Our panelists will discuss the latest innovations and updates affecting these topics. For PLE and EPU will be discussing strategies aimed at prolonged operational lifespan while safety and efficiency. For Digital Upgrades, the panel will discuss how digitalization and data analytics are revolutionizing operations, from predictive maintenance to real-time monitoring and optimization. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain insights into the forefront of nuclear innovation, driving sustainability, reliability and safety in the energy landscape of tomorrow.
Scott Morris
NRC
Gary Adkins
Enercon Services
Madison Long
Constellation
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