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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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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Flamanville-3 reaches full power
France’s state-owned electric utility EDF has announced that Flamanville-3—the country’s first EPR—reached full nuclear thermal power for the first time, generating 1,669 megawatts of gross electrical power. This major milestone is significant in terms of both this project and France’s broader nuclear sector.
May 21, 2021|12:00–1:30PM (1:00–2:30PM EDT)
Available to All Users
Practicing engineers should demand more from our education system, the engineering profession, and ourselves. Licensure is the mark of a professional. It is a standard recognized by employers and their clients, by governments and by the public as an assurance of dedication, skill, and quality. Why should we settle for anything less? This webinar provides an overview of the licensing process. Panelists from across the industry discussed the importance of professional licensure and the role nuclear professionals play to protect the health and safety of the public.
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