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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.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by YMG
Monday, November 18, 2024|3:15–5:00PM EST|Canaveral 3
Session Chair:
Pierre-Clément Simon (INL)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Evan S. Gonzalez
This panel discussion focuses on professional development and career advancement in the nuclear industry. In a discussion with panelists, we will cover navigating workplace expectations, setting and aligning realistic goals with organizational objectives, recognizing and prioritizing key roles and tasks to take on, and evaluating and declining non-beneficial opportunities while maintaining professionalism. Of course, the topic of discussion will adapt to the interactions will attendees, but we also expect to discuss the importance of flexibility and adaptability in seizing unexpected opportunities, and how to build professional networks and promote lifelong learning and work-life balance, and emphasize the role of mentors. This panel aims to equip attendees with essential knowledge and tools for effective career navigation and growth in the nuclear industry.
Carolina Dutra
Penn State
April Novak
Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Nader Satvat
Kairos Power
Matthew Wargon
TerraPower
Julie McCallum
Nuclear Energy Institute
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