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The American Nuclear Society and the Nuclear Energy Institute have organized a workshop for industry partners to discuss standards needs to support advanced reactors. The workshop will be conducted virtually through the Zoom platform
The workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EDT).
CoP presentation breaks down reactor licensing frameworks
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TerraPower becomes first advanced reactor company to join INPO
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ACRS seeking new committee member
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Criticality safety standard from ANS open for public comment
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NRC to make sweeping changes to fuel cycle regs
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Oklo signs MOU with Standard Nuclear to explore plutonium recycling
Oklo announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Standard Nuclear to explore commercial collaboration on nuclear fuel recycling and advanced fuel manufacturing. According...
Natura agrees to HALEU offtake from nuclear start-up QNI
Molten salt reactor developer Natura Resources announced that it has entered into a formal agreement with New York–based start-up Quadrant Nuclear Industries to receive high-assay...
American Nuclear Society congratulates Antares Nuclear for achieving criticality
ANS President Mark Peters welcomes the first criticality milestone under DOE Reactor Pilot Program
Washington, D.C. — Mark Peters, President of the American Nuclear Society (ANS), issued the following statement:...