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Division Spotlight
Decommissioning & Environmental Sciences
The mission of the Decommissioning and Environmental Sciences (DES) Division is to promote the development and use of those skills and technologies associated with the use of nuclear energy and the optimal management and stewardship of the environment, sustainable development, decommissioning, remediation, reutilization, and long-term surveillance and maintenance of nuclear-related installations, and sites. The target audience for this effort is the membership of the Division, the Society, and the public at large.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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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February 2025
Nuclear Technology
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Latest News
NRC issues Palisades’ draft environmental review, seeks public comment
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments until March 3 on its environmental assessment (EA) and draft finding of no significant impact at Michigan’s Palisades nuclear power plant, where Holtec hopes to restart operations by the end of 2025.
2023 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
Joseph Dominguez is president and CEO of Constellation Energy, overseeing its nuclear, wind, solar, hydroelectric, and natural gas facilities in 19 states as well as its retail and commodities business, providing energy-related products and services to two million customers nationwide. Previously, he was CEO of ComEd, which powers the lives of more than four million residential and business customers in Illinois. Prior to this, Dominguez was executive vice president of governmental and regulatory affairs and public policy at Exelon, where he led federal, state, and regional governmental regulatory, and public-policy strategies. Earlier in his career, he was partner in the law firm of White and Williams. Dominguez is a former assistant US attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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