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A study committee appointed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will conduct an assessment of the effectiveness of the U.S. Coast Guard's oversight of recognized organizations (ROs) and its impact on compliance and on the safety of vessels inspected by such organizations. This is a closed session involving the committee members and |
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The tenth meeting of the Committee on Merits and Viability of Different Nuclear Fuel Cycles and Technology Options and the Waste Aspects of Advanced Nuclear Reactors will hear from experts on Generation IV and sodium fast-cooled reactors, aqueous separations, back-end fuel cycle issues, waste management and treatment, and a panel of utility executives. The committee welcomes input
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A virtual meeting of the Committee on Risk Analysis Methods for Nuclear War and Nuclear Terrorism will be held 28 Sep 2021. This meeting is closed to the public. This project will examine the use of analytical methods to assess the risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear war and the role such approaches may play |
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The Transportation Research Board will meet on 29 September 2021 in a closed session. This NASEM committee will review plans and activities to inform government and industry decisions about the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail and consider ways to ensure the continued safety of these shipments over the longer-term. The committee's review will |
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High energy density (HED) physics has critical applications in areas such as inertial confinement fusion and the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile. The Committee on the Assessment of High Energy Density (HED) Science is hosting panels to collect input during an open-session, along with closed-sessions to deliberate on process, input gathering, and writing.
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Nuclear reactors can provide low-carbon energy, and advanced nuclear technologies could play an important role in moving the United States towards a zero-carbon future. Next-generation nuclear reactors have the potential to be smaller, safer, less expensive to build, and better integrated with the modern grid. However, the technical, economic, and regulatory outlook for these technologies |
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This side event to the UN First Committee will contribute to informed discussion on today’s broad nuclear challenges: consolidating the non-use of nuclear weapons, recrafting strategic arms control for the 21st century, and revitalizing pursuit of nuclear disarmament. It will engage some of the participants in the dialogue for their reflections on the discussions, their
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Sponsored by DBASSE and Issues in Science and Technology magazine, the 2021 Henry and Bryna David lecture will feature Dr. Michael A. Méndez, assistant professor of environmental planning and policy at the University of California, Irvine. As climate change advances, communities across the United States are adapting to the increased threat of wildfires. Such disasters |
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The National Academies’ Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board is planning for two webinars on radiation health: On October 19, 12-2 PM (ET) on cardiovascular effects at low doses of radiation. On October 20, 12-2 PM (ET) on radon health effects. The webinars will be part of the Gilbert W. Beebe Webinar Series. Agenda and registration |
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Destructive fires at the wildland-urban interface (WUI) have burned thousands of acres of residential space in recent years. This study will convene experts to examine the chemical processes that occur during urban wildfires, the identity of resulting chemicals, and what is known about human exposure pathways. The committee will also identify challenges in data collection |
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