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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
International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2025)
April 27–30, 2025
Denver, CO|The Westin Denver 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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Latest News
TerraPower begins U.K. regulatory approval process
Seattle-based TerraPower signaled its interest this week in building its Natrium small modular reactor in the United Kingdom, the company announced.
TerraPower sent a letter to the U.K.’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, formally establishing its intention to enter the U.K. generic design assessment (GDA) process. This is TerraPower’s first step in deployment of its Natrium technology—a 345-MW sodium fast reactor coupled with a molten salt energy storage unit—on the international stage.
August 4–7, 2024
Nuclear Momentum: Advancing Our Clean Energy Future
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
Opening Plenary: Force - Understanding the Forces Driving and Impacting the Advancement of our Clean Nuclear Energy Future
Part I: Monday, August 5, 8:00–9:00AM
Part II: Monday, August 5, 12:30–1:30PM
Christopher HansonNRC Chairman
Julie KozerackiUS Department of Energy Loan Programs Office
Sama Bilbao y LeónWorld Nuclear Association
Diane LeopoldDominion Energy
Tuesday, August 6,8:00–10:00AM
Lisa MarshallANS President 2024-2025
Jean Luc PalayerOrano, USA
Jeff WhittFramatome
Cameron MartinWestinghouse
Wednesday, August 7,8:00–10:00AM
The Honorable Annie CaputoU.S. NRC
Dr. Erin HendersonMicrosoft
Jeffrey OlsonKairos Power
Mark GakeBlack & Veatch
General ChairDoug LawrenceSenior Vice President Nuclear Operations and Fleet Performance Dominion Energy
Program ChairJames HollowayVice President Nuclear Engineering & Fleet SupportDominion Energy
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Celebrate the olympics with us by wearing your favorite sports team or country's gear while enjoying:
• Hors d'oeuvres • Dancing • Games
The Utility Working Conference (UWC) and Technology Expo is an annual gathering of the nuclear industry’s brightest minds and one of the industry's best collaborative forums for established and up-and-coming leaders alike to discuss, engage and learn about key developments, successes, opportunities and needs in the nuclear sector.
Enhance your visibility at the 2024 Utility Working Conference by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. Sponsors and exhibitors are recognized on the meeting website and the mobile app. All sponsors will also be acknowledged at the Opening Plenary, in promotional communications, and on signage displayed throughout the meeting. Sponsorship packages are limited, so reserve your package early.
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