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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210521
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SUMMARY:Actinide Separations Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Actinide Separations Conference provides an annual forum for scientists and engineers to present and discuss developments\, testing\, and application of actinide and fission product separations chemistry and engineering. \nThis year’s event will be held in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \nHighlighted agenda topics include: \n\nActinide and lanthanide separations\nSpeciation and redox chemistry of actinide elements\nUsed nuclear fuel reprocessing\nPyrochemical processing of f-elements\nf-element chemistry in molten salts and ionic liquids\nFission product chemistry as it relates to actinide separations\nMedical isotopes production and separations\nActinide forensics\nSafeguards and analytical developments\n\nPlease visit the PNNL Actinide Separations Conference website for more information. The abstract submittal deadline is Thursday\, April 1\, 2021.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/actinide-separations-conference-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTSTAMP:20230707T185253Z
CREATED:20210224T224832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185253Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta Fire Chiefs Association 2021 Conference and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:The AFCA 2021 Alberta Fire Chiefs Association 74th Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held 18-19 May 2021 in a virtual format. \nParticipate in virtual\, facilitated discussions that will cover challenging and emerging issues such as:\n\nIntergovernmental and stakeholder relationships\nResponse times\, effective response force and the Alberta Building Code\nService and staffing trends\nFire medical first response\nFirefighter health and wellbeing\n\nThe event will additionally feature a virtual trade show with 3D trade floors that allow interaction with delegates through a digital platform. \nPlease visit the AFAC 2021 event website for more information on how to participate.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/alberta-fire-chiefs-association-2021-conference-and-trade-show/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T200000
DTSTAMP:20210310T171013Z
CREATED:20210310T171013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T171013Z
UID:26026-1617820200-1617825600@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:GMU Schar School Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University Scar School of Policy and Government will host a Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House on April 7\, 2021 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET. \nLearn more about the Schar School of Policy and Government and our academic programs at a virtual open house. The online session will provide an overview of our master’s degree and graduate certificate programs\, student services\, and admissions requirements. \nRegister Now > \nFund Your Security Graduate Degree \nApply now for the Schar School’s Master’s in Biodefense program and receive special funding from the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Scholarship\, designed to support future national security leaders. \nLearn more and apply >
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/gmu-schar-school-masters-and-certificate-virtual-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T150000
DTSTAMP:20210310T192138Z
CREATED:20210310T192138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T192138Z
UID:26051-1617717600-1617721200@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Finding Your Way Through LRBAA
DESCRIPTION:Register today for the Insights Outreach program exploration webinar: Finding Your Way Through LRBAA. \nThe DHS S&T Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) is a standing\, open invitation to the scientific and technical communities to propose novel ideas that address the highest priority operational needs for DHS Components. \nOn April 6\, 2021\, you will hear from DHS S&T’s LRBAA Program Manager about the latest release of new topics and how to use the LRBAA Program to work with S&T and fulfill DHS research and development needs. \nLearn more
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/finding-your-way-through-lrbaa/
CATEGORIES:Webcast-Remote
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LOCATION:https://sri-csl.regfox.com/insights-outreach-apr-6
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTSTAMP:20210223T205710Z
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SUMMARY:Measuring and Managing Freight System Resilience Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Convened by Transportation Research Board and sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration\, the Measuring and Managing Freight System Resilience Workshop on April 6 -8\, 2021 will bring together a community to address challenges and strategies of assuring freight system resilience in the face of disruptions caused by major natural hazards. \nUsing four case studies of major transportation disruptions\, this workshop will explore the effect of disruptions on freight transportation\, examining actions used for rapid restoration of service and remediation of infrastructure damage. Each case will be presented by leaders who were closely engaged in response\, restoration\, and resilience building. Following each case presentation\, expert panels will respond\, identifying and discussing ways to assure future freight transportation resilience\, including infrastructure investment and redesign\, and enhanced operational strategies\, interagency collaboration\, improved data and analysis tools\, and communications. \nParticipants will be invited to engage in discussion throughout the workshop\, sharing their own experiences with freight disruptions and contributing ideas for future actions and research. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/measuring-and-managing-freight-system-resilience-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T170000
DTSTAMP:20210225T152345Z
CREATED:20210225T152345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T152345Z
UID:25856-1617615000-1617642000@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Emerging Science on Indoor Chemistry and Implications
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies’ Committee on Emerging Science on Indoor Chemistry will host a workshop on Monday\, April 5\, 2021 to explore the emerging science of indoor chemistry. \nThis event will feature presentations\, panel discussions\, and audience engagement on emerging sensor technologies\, modeling exposures to chemicals in indoor air\, and other related topics. Leaders in the field will also share their views on cross-cutting issues\, such as the connection between indoor chemistry and human health and housing-related disparities that lead to indoor air exposures. A final session will delve into the current research needs and data gaps. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nEmerging research and discoveries\nAir cleaners and disinfectants\nSurface chemistry\nEmerging sensor technologies to enhance understanding of chemicals present in the indoor environment and their distribution\nModeling exposure to chemicals in indoor air\nFuture chemicals of concern\nEmerging science connecting indoor chemistry and human health\n\nThis event is open to the public. Please register in advance.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/emerging-science-on-indoor-chemistry-and-implications/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T160000
DTSTAMP:20210313T232752Z
CREATED:20210313T232752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210313T232752Z
UID:26169-1617184800-1617206400@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:NNSA Job Fair - Nuclear Security Enterprise Virtual Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will be hosting a virtual hiring event Wednesday\, March 31\, 2021\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. \nNNSA and contractor personnel will review resumes submitted in advance to help determine which candidates can be pre-scheduled for interviews during the virtual job fair. Registered candidates will be able to have one-on-one chats with hiring managers and human resource professionals regarding available opportunities. From the virtual lobby\, attendees will be able to visit hiring booths\, view information for each National Security Enterprise (NSE) location\, and if interested\, apply directly for jobs of interest. \n\nKansas City National Security Campus (Kansas City\, Missouri)\nLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (Livermore\, California)\nLos Alamos National Laboratory (Los Alamos\, New Mexico)\nNevada National Security Site (Las Vegas\, Nevada)\nPantex Plant (Amarillo\, Texas)\nSandia National Laboratories (Albuquerque\, New Mexico)\nSavannah River Site (Aiken\, South Carolina)\nY-12 National Security Complex (Oak Ridge\, Tennessee)\nFederal Employment (throughout country)\n\nNNSA’s laboratories\, plants\, and sites are responsible for enhancing national security through the military application of nuclear science. The agency is actively recruiting the next generation of nuclear security professionals to build a robust and diverse workforce. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHiring managers will be on-site at the job fair to conduct interviews and extend job offers for positions in the following career fields: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Engineer\nPhysical Scientist\nForeign Affairs Specialist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuality Assurance Engineer\nPersonnel Security Specialist\nSecurity Specialist\n\nCandidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Q clearance as a condition of employment. \nDrug testing will be conducted on-site. Passing a drug test is part of obtaining a Q clearance. Regardless of whether drugs like marijuana are legal where an applicant lives\, its usage remains illegal under federal law. Learn more about federal law and drug use at this link. \nU.S. Citizenship is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/nnsa-job-fair-nuclear-security-enterprise-virtual-hiring-event/
CATEGORIES:Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T143000
DTSTAMP:20210226T150148Z
CREATED:20210226T150148Z
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SUMMARY:Real-Time Response: A Pandemic Playbook for Public Transportation Agencies
DESCRIPTION:How can public transportation agencies respond efficiently and effectively to a pandemic? The Transportation Research Board will host a webinar on March 30\, 2021 that will identify ways to do so. \nPresenters will discuss the Pandemic Playbook\, a practical guide for managing a public transportation agency’s response to a pandemic\, concentrating on what needs to be done when and by whom. They will address key questions and decisions to assist agencies in determining their responses to the pandemic and challenges that agencies may face with potential solutions to those challenges. This webinar will provide a summary of effective practices currently used by public transportation agencies\, transit agency leaders\, and operational personnel. \nThis webinar features research from NCHRP Research Report 963: A Guide For Public Transportation Pandemic Planning and Response and TCRP Research Report 225: A Pandemic Playbook for Transportation Agencies. \nWebinar agenda and presenters \n\nCharacteristics of pandemics: Deb Matherly\, WSP\nChallenges for agencies and their leaders during a pandemic: Patricia Bye\, Independent Consultant\nEffective practices currently used by transportation agencies: Janet Benini\, Independent Consultant\nQuestion and answer session: Herby Lissade\, Tortuga Planning\, Engineering and Consulting\n\nThe first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions. \nPlease visit the Real-Time Response – A Pandemic Playbook for Public Transportation Agencies webpage for more information. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/real-time-response-a-pandemic-playbook-for-public-transportation-agencies/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Continuing Education,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210326T133000
DTSTAMP:20210317T180510Z
CREATED:20210317T174939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T180510Z
UID:26248-1616760000-1616765400@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Drones and the Future of Chemical\, Biological\, Radiological and Nuclear Threats
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government Center for Security Policy Studies will host an web event expert panel discussion on March 26 on “Drones and the Future of Chemical\, Biological\, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats“. \nThe panel explores the risks posed by the convergence of chemical\, biological\, radiological\, and nuclear CBRN weapons and drones. \nDrones allow terrorists to collect intelligence prior to an attack\, bypass ground-based physical barriers\, and carry out highly effective chemical and biological weapons attacks. For state actors\, the growth and proliferation of drone swarms offer new\, sophisticated ways to carry out CBRN attacks\, defeat traditional CBRN weapons\, and respond to a successful attack. At the same time\, the United States Department of Defense is working hard to combat these threats and recently issued a new strategy around countering small drones. \nThe underlying question spanning the panel is: how well prepared is the United States and the global community to tackle the challenges drones pose for CBRN warfare? And what more can be done? \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nNicole Thomas \nDivision Chief for Strategy and Policy @Joint Counter-UAS Office\, Department of Defense \nNicole Thomas is a civilian with the U.S. Army and the Division Chief for Strategy and Policy in the Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office. She is a graduate of the United States Army War College. \nZak Kallenborn \nPolicy Fellow @Schar School of Policy and Government \nZachary Kallenborn is an analyst in horrible ways people kill each other: weapons of mass destruction\, WMD terrorism\, and drone swarms. Officially\, he’s a Policy Fellow at the Center for Security Policy Studies at the Schar School of Policy and Government; a Research Affiliate with the Unconventional Weapons and Technology Division at the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)\, headquartered at the University of Maryland; an officially proclaimed U.S. Army “Mad Scientist”\, and a national security consultant. \nGregory Koblentz \nAssociate Professor and Director\, Biodefense Program @Schar School of Policy and Government \nGregory Koblentz is an associate professor and director of the biodefense program at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. Dr. Koblentz has authored\, co-authored\, or edited multiple books on nuclear and biological threats and published widely on biodefense\, biosecurity\, dual-use research\, and the proliferation of nuclear\, biological\, and chemical weapons. Dr. Koblentz earned his PhD in political science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his MPP from the Kennedy School at Harvard University. \nSign up today: http://bit.ly/CBRNEdronethreat \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/drones-and-the-future-of-chemical-biological-and-radiological-threats/
CATEGORIES:Webcast-Remote
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LOCATION:https://gmu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rbyQGYhzRM-whjZb9qD0pA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T190000
DTSTAMP:20210310T171742Z
CREATED:20210310T171742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T171742Z
UID:26029-1616608800-1616612400@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Pandemic Preparedness and Response – Are We Learning the Right Lessons?
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Goverment will host a webcast Policy Exchange: Pandemic Preparedness and Response – Are We Learning the Right Lessons? on March 24\, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic revealed how vulnerable the world was to the spread of a novel contagious pathogen\, and the United States found itself unprepared and unable to respond effectively to the pandemic. Join Schar School professors\, who are distinguished experts in global health security and pandemic response\, for an interactive discussion about whether we are learning the right lessons and how to prepare for the next pandemic. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nSchar School of Policy and Government Adjunct Professor Robert V. House \nProfessor Robert V. House\, PhD\, MSPH is senior vice president of government contracts at Ology Bioservices Inc.\, a company that develops and manufactures biopharmaceutical products\, including medical countermeasures (MCM)\, for the US government and commercial companies. Prior to Ology Bio\, Dr. House was President and Chief Scientific Officer at DynPort Vaccine Company\, which was also engaged in developing MCM for the US government. \nSchar School of Policy and Government Adjunct Professor Laura Quattrochi \nProfessor Lauren Quattrochi\, PhD\, MA\, MA is currently a principal biotechnologist at MITRE Corporation leading national-level scientific and biosecurity initiatives within the US government. Classically trained as an electrophysiologist and neuro-pharmacologist\, she has worked within the biopharma industry\, non-profits\, and for the past 4 years\, in support of the government. Dr. Quattrochi serves as a technical advisor on both Hantavirus and COVID-19 vaccine development and manufacturing programs. \nSchar School of Policy and Government Assistant Professor Saskia Popescu \nProfessor Saskia Popescu\, PhD\, MPH\, MA\, CIC\, a Schar School alumna\, is an infectious disease epidemiologist and infection preventionist with a focus on hospital bio-preparedness and the role of infection prevention in health security efforts. She currently serves as a member of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) Coronavirus Taskforce and is a member of the Committee on Data Needs to Monitor Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 with the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine (NASEM). \nSchar School of Policy and Government Adjunct Professor Katalin Kiss \nProfessor Katalin Kiss is senior manager at the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)\, a global biological materials resource and standards organization. She teaches the BIOD 604 Emerging Infectious Diseases 1 – Bacteria and Toxins course in the Master’s in Biodefense program. \nRegister today at the Schar School website.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/pandemic-preparedness-and-response-are-we-learning-the-right-lessons/
CATEGORIES:Webcast-Remote
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LOCATION:https://masongradevent.secure.force.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a1B1I000006yReyUAE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T120000
DTSTAMP:20210224T223924Z
CREATED:20210223T201235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T223924Z
UID:25770-1616580000-1616587200@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:NDIA CBRN Quarterly Forum
DESCRIPTION:The NDIA will host a CBRN Quarterly Forum on March 24\, 2021. \nThe panel presentations and follow-on question/answer session will seek to highlight efforts to improve the the Radiological and Nuclear defensive capabilities\, discuss challenges to improving those capabilities\, and identify potential solutions to address those challenges. \nSession leaders include: \n\nTom Cartledge\, Nuclear Detection Division\, DTRA\nChris Seacord\, JPM\, Sensors/JPEO-CBRND\nCOL Eric Towns\, USA\, Dep Director\, JRP\, CBRND/JS-8\nRon Fizer\, CBRN Division\, NDIA\n\nPlease visit NDIA for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/ndia-cbrn-quarterly-forum/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T123000
DTSTAMP:20210310T171239Z
CREATED:20210310T170309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T171239Z
UID:26023-1616497200-1616502600@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Chemical Weapons Arms Control at a Crossroads: Russia\, Syria\, and the Future of the Chemical Weapons Convention
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government will host a webcast discussion of Chemical Weapons Arms Control at a Crossroads: Russia\, Syria\, and the Future of the Chemical Weapons Convention on March 23\, 2021 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET. \nThe repeated use of chemical weapons by Syria and Russia threatens to undermine international efforts to eliminate these weapons. How will state parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention\, which bans the development and use of chemical weapons\, respond to these violations of the treaty at their annual meeting in April? \nA guest panelist will join Schar School Professor Gregory Koblentz to discuss the challenges posed by the current Russian and Syrian chemical weapons programs\, the status of international efforts to strengthen accountability for use of chemical weapons\, and the implications for global chemical weapons arms control. \nRegister today: http://bit.ly/scharchemicalweapons
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/chemical-weapons-arms-control-at-a-crossroads-russia-syria-and-the-future-of-the-chemical-weapons-convention/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
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LOCATION:https://gmu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5HGUCsCXSSi4Pw-l1cI3WA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210327
DTSTAMP:20210225T001809Z
CREATED:20210225T000716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T001809Z
UID:25817-1616371200-1616803199@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:ASCE Week 2021 - American Society of Civil Engineers
DESCRIPTION:The ASCE Week 2021 will be held March 22-26\, 2021 in a virtual event continuing education format this year. \nHighlighted topic areas include: \n\nForensic investigations\nRisk analysis\nInfrastructure\nSustainability\nEnvironmental\nNatural disaster mitigation\nChanges to design standards or codes\nImplications of not funding infrastructure\nPublic-private partnerships\nUnique project approaches/solutions\n\nPlease visit the ASCE Week 2021 website for more information on how to participate. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/asce-week-2021-american-society-of-civil-engineers/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:https://www.asceweek.org/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T164000
DTSTAMP:20210226T152416Z
CREATED:20210226T152304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T152416Z
UID:25879-1616076000-1616085600@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Measuring Resiliency – Tools for Analyzing Resilient Transportation Systems
DESCRIPTION:The Transportation Research Board will host a webinar on March 18\, 2021 that will provide ways to accurately assess the value of resilience in future infrastructure investments. \nTo achieve this\, all stakeholders need to be able to understand and incorporate the cost and benefits of resilience into the decision-making process\, including project prioritization\, weighing trade-offs\, and making informed decisions on future infrastructure investments. Presenters will discuss tools and guidance for performing such an analysis. They will identify what is next on the horizon for resilience analysis and measures. \nThis webinar is sponsored by the TRB Standing Committees on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Protection\, Extreme Weather and Climate Change Adaptation\, and Community Resources and Impacts. This webinar also references TR Circular E-C265: Second International Conference on Resilience to Natural Hazards and Extreme Weather Events and NCHRP Research Report 938: Incorporating the Costs and Benefits of Adaptation Measures in Preparation for Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change—Guidebook. \nWebinar agenda and presenters \n\nFederal guidance on resilience measures: Kristin Lewis\, Scott Smith\, and Jonathan Badgley\, Volpe Center\, USDOT\nState example of an approach to resilience: Steve Olmstead\, Arizona Department of Transportation\nTRB’s guidance on the topic as published in NCHRP Report 938: Laurel McGinley\, Dewberry\nQuestion and answer session: Steve Olmsted\, Arizona Department of Transportation\n\nThe first 90 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions. \nPlease visit the Measuring Resiliency – Tools for Analyzing Resilient Transportation Systems webpage for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/measuring-resiliency-tools-for-analyzing-resilient-transportation-systems/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T143000
DTSTAMP:20210225T013948Z
CREATED:20210225T013822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T013948Z
UID:25829-1616072400-1616077800@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Seismic Design Criteria for Structures\, Systems\, and Components in Nuclear Facilities
DESCRIPTION:A virtual discussion on Seismic Design Criteria for Structures\, Systems\, and Components in Nuclear Facilities will be held March 18\, 2021. \nJoin SEI Host Jennifer Goupil for a big-picture discussion of the state of seismic design in nuclear facilities with the chair and vice chair the ASCE/SEI Nuclear Standards Committee Andrew Whittaker\, George Abatt\, who led the effort to revise ASCE 43 and committee member Brian McDonald. \nThe 2019 edition of ASCE/SEI 43 Seismic Design Criteria for Structures\, Systems\, and Components in Nuclear Facilities ensures that nuclear facilities are properly designed to withstand the effects of earthquake ground shaking while retaining the desired functionally\, expressed as target performance goals. Because nuclear facilities process\, store\, or handle radioactive materials in a form and quantity that pose potential hazard to the workers\, the public\, or the environment\, it is desirable that nuclear facilities have a lower probably of structural damage caused by earthquake shaking than commercial buildings. While this standard is intended for use in design of new facilities\, it can also be used for existing facilities. \nThe expert panel will begin the session with an overview discussion on the state of the industry\, the role the standard plays in the profession\, and why it was updated. Then\, Andrew and George will present the technical changes in ASCE/SEI 43-19\, provide relevant design examples\, and wrap up the session with a live Q&A from the audience. \nResources: \n\nASCE/SEI 43-19 Publication\nSeismic Analysis of Safety-Related Nuclear Structures (4-16)\nStructural Design of Air and Gas Ducts for Power Stations and Industrial Boiler Applications: Second Edition\n\n  \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/seismic-design-criteria-for-structures-systems-and-components-in-nuclear-facilities/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:https://sp360.asce.org/SSO/Login.aspx?vi=7&vt=654b0ba96ec72919caaf2f4ebc22dffec9ee140df927a4b23fec6e50f94e23c3c2c854ca03527f0e61c61d5e904cbf5399f2f18907ff9b77d3665911094581b334b17d34c30df403c2c9fe9cda64bb1428e494885638fd446bacec3ecbb17c6885c2d7737ed63c48b651cce730a1441f956731af6e0a86c826a5261294d23794a92eb7de192937579aeb6b1d00397f4a61f0c49779a9d14fa07555f67cd61439d3c37ce4a03019b6fb2565007d4895232e1b1a297cc7926abbe5582dc747a6cec6c9c0a6f909757ce995ab73e69724b231b6fcf3f71b8f0c5eca6bf0c5c3d025b7d57adc2b642233407405d21ffd1d78
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T143000
DTSTAMP:20210226T144601Z
CREATED:20210226T144601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T144601Z
UID:25870-1615899600-1615905000@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:The Ubiquitous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – UAVs for Infrastructure Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:The Transportation Research Board will host a webinar on March 16\, 2021 that will explore the use of UAVs for the purposes of monitoring geotechnical infrastructure. \nPresenters will discuss Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines\, UAV platforms\, and their infrastructure monitoring applications. \nWebinar agenda and presenters \n\nFAA guidelines: Michael O’Shea\, FAA\nDifferent UAV platforms and sensors: Thomas Oommen\, Michigan Tech University\nCase studies: applications of unmanned aerial vehicles in monitoring geotechnical assets\, Surya Sarat Chandra Congress\, Texas A&M University (TAMU)\nQuestion and answer session: Khalid Mohamed\, Federal Highway Administration\n\nThe first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions. \nThis webinar was organized by the TRB Standing Committee on Geotechnical Instrumentation and Modeling.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/the-ubiquitous-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-uavs-for-infrastructure-monitoring/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Continuing Education,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210308
DTSTAMP:20210225T022246Z
CREATED:20210125T021658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T022246Z
UID:25849-1614902400-1615161599@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Global Webinar on Forensic Science
DESCRIPTION:The Global Scientific Guild will host a Global Webinar on Forensic Science from March 5-7\, 2021. \nFocused on the theme “Exploring the new heights of Excellence in Forensic Science Research and Development\,” this event provides an opportunity for experts to interact and discuss topics including: \n\nForensic science\nForensic toxicology\nHealthcare science\nForensic nursing\nForensic medicine\nCriminology\nFinger prints identification technologies\nAdvanced technologies\n\nPlease visit the Global Scientific Guild website for more information on how to participate in this Forensic Science webinar. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/global-webinar-on-forensic-science/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T170000
DTSTAMP:20230707T185331Z
CREATED:20210126T143547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185331Z
UID:25868-1614866400-1614877200@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Transportation Impacts in Managing Retreat from High-Risk Areas
DESCRIPTION:The Transportation Research Board will host a webinar on Transportation Impacts in Managing Retreat from High-Risk Areas on March 4\, 2021. \nWith the increase in occurrence and severity of disasters including wild fires\, flooding\, heat waves\, and hurricanes\, managed retreat has gained the attention of risk managers and public officials in high-hazard areas. What social and economic changes will affect the community or region where the relocated infrastructure\, housing\, and people move? \nWhat social and economic changes will affect the community or region where the relocated infrastructure\, housing\, and people move? TRB in collaboration with the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine Policy and Global Affairs division will host a webinar on Thursday\, March 4\, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 PM Eastern that will explore how extreme weather and climate change affect managed retreats. Presenters will discuss how coordinating land use to move people and structures away from risk is becoming a more viable option to enhance transportation and community resilience. Managed retreat involves a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) buy-out program for homeowners\, as well as potential relocation of highways\, rails\, power\, water and other critical infrastructure that would otherwise be in harm’s way. \nWebinar agenda and presenters \n\nIntroductions: Heather Holsinger\, Federal Highway Administration\nOverview of managed retreat: Mark Abkowitz\, Vanderbilt University\nCurrent state-of-the practice in managed retreat and its impacts on the transportation sector: Ed Sniffen\, Hawaii Department of Transportation\nCoordinating Cross-Sector Retreat and Relocation to Improve Resilience: Sandra Knight\, University of Maryland\nTools and best practices for considering transportation and other components of a managed retreat strategy: Annie Bennett and Katie Spidalieri\, Georgetown Climate Center\nQuestion and answer session: Moderated by Heather Holsinger\, Federal Highway Administration\n\nThis webinar was organized by the TRB Standing Committees on Extreme Weather and Climate Change Adaptation\, and Accessible Transportation and Mobility. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/transportation-impacts-in-managing-retreat-from-high-risk-areas/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Continuing Education,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T100000
DTSTAMP:20210223T205457Z
CREATED:20210223T205457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T205457Z
UID:25778-1614848400-1614852000@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Operation Tomodachi: Views from Bilateral Coordination Action Team (BCAT) Sendai
DESCRIPTION:The Stimson Center and Embassy of Japan will co-host a virtual discussion on how the Bilateral Coordination Action Team enabled ground forces to quickly respond to the disaster. \nMG Craig Q. “Lake” Timberlake (ret.\, USMC) and MG Jiro Hiroe (JGSDF) will share their experiences and reflections on this critical operation. \nMG Craig Q. “Lake” Timberlake\, Ret.\, USMC \nIn his decades of service\, MG Timberlake held numerous positions across the operating forces\, supporting establishment\, and headquarters\, including Chief of Staff of the Third Marine Division during Operation Tomodachi\, Commanding General of the Third Marine Division in Okinawa and Director of Manpower Management. He retired from active duty in 2018. \nMG Jiro Hiroe\, JGSDF \nMG Hiroe has been the Commander of the 5th Brigade of the Northern Army since 2020. He was previously the Director General of the C4 & Intelligence Department of the Ground Staff Office and Commandant of the Signal School\, and was the BCAT chief for the Joint Task Force – Northeastern Army during Operation Tomodachi. \nPlease visit the Stimson Center’s website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/operation-tomodachi-views-from-bilateral-coordination-action-team-bcat-sendai/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210305
DTSTAMP:20210225T170853Z
CREATED:20210225T170853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T170853Z
UID:25858-1614729600-1614902399@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:NASEM Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology
DESCRIPTION:The March 2021 Meeting of the National Academies of Science\, Engineering\, and Medicine Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology will take place March 3-4 in a virtual format. \nThe public is invited to attend the event in which experts will experts in chemistry and chemical engineering will convene to explore three emerging topics: \n\nDiversity\, equity\, and inclusion in chemistry and chemical engineering\nVulnerabilities in U.S. chemical weapons detection\, identification\, and tracing\nUndergraduate chemistry curriculums\n\nFor CBRNE Central readers who may be specifically interested in the chemical weapons portion of the meeting\, the session on Identifying and Accounting for Vulnerabilities in U.S. Chemical Weapons Detection\, Identification\, and Tracing Capabilities will be held Thursday\, March 4\, 2021 10:05 AM to 1:15 PM Eastern. \nAbout the CW Session \nChemical weapons remain an ever-present\, high level threat to domestic and global security despite international efforts to regulate the weaponization of chemical agents. The recent use of deadly chemical agents in alleged assassination attempts of civilian targets has elevated interest in and attention to these weapons. This heightened awareness underscores critical knowledge gaps in the development of chemical weapons detection and identification technologies. The targeted deployment of chemical agents also demonstrates the advantages of employing forensic chemistry to investigate and trace chemical weapons. \nThis session will explore the current state of the science in the field of chemical weapons detection\, identification\, and tracing\, and will highlight opportunities for additional research in this space. \nThis event will be webcast from the NASEM webpage. A reminder on how to view the event webcast will be sent to the email you use to register. A webcast recording will be made available following the event.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/nasem-board-on-chemical-sciences-and-technology/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/03-03-2021/board-on-chemical-sciences-and-technology-march-2021-meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210306
DTSTAMP:20210224T194244Z
CREATED:20210102T193722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T194244Z
UID:25788-1614470400-1614988799@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:IFPAC 2021- International Forum for Process Analysis & Control
DESCRIPTION:A leading conference in Process Analytical Technology (PAT)\, Process Analysis & Control\, and\nAdvanced Manufacturing Science\, IFPAC benefits the pharmaceutical\, biotechnology\, generic\,\nchemical\, petrochemical\, and related industries. IFPAC-2021 will provide resources\, and a\nglobal community with over 40 powerful sessions and 100’s of expert speakers covering the\nlatest trends and real-life applications in the field of process analytical chemistry. \nThis fully interactive virtual meeting format will include important research\, technological advances\, case studies\, lessons learned\, and the latest in regulatory guidance\, standards & controls. The\nimpacts of COVID will be intertwined within our comprehensive program from new courses of\naction to overcoming the challenges presented by this pandemic within development\,\nmanufacturing\, process monitoring\, quality assurance\, the supply chain\, and more. For over 30\nyears\, IFPAC has brought together experienced professionals & the next generation of leaders. \nEngaging sessions with insightful topics and important updates will cover the latest in\ncontinuous manufacturing\, real time analytics\, residence time distribution approaches\, the\nKASA Initiative\, Industry 4.0\, rapid response manufacturing\, portable & point of care\nmanufacturing\, data integrity & knowledge management\, risk management\, data driven\nsolutions & modeling based analytics\, continuous process verification\, product robustness\,\nMS&T of Biologics\, cell & gene therapies\, advanced bio-manufacturing innovation\, biosimilars\,\nthe business case for PAT\, and more; plus various analytical technologies\, control strategies\,\nand applications. \nExciting sessions developed for the Chemical & Petrochemical Industries and cross-industry\ndiscussions include Advanced Separations\, Wireless Technologies\, Portable/Handheld & Small\nFootprint Instrumentation\, Process Raman\, Chemometrics\, Spectroscopic Applications &\nSolutions\, Information Architecture\, Inferential Sensors\, Laser Implementation\, and Sampling &\nProcess Sensor Developments for Process Optimization.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/ifpac-2021-international-forum-for-process-analysis-control/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T130000
DTSTAMP:20210225T230655Z
CREATED:20210125T225857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T230655Z
UID:25860-1614250800-1614258000@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Radioactive Sources: Applications and Alternative Technologies
DESCRIPTION:The Nuclear Radiation and Studies Board will convene a meeting on Radioactive Sources: Applications and Alternative Technologies on February 25\, 2021. \nPortions of the meeting are open for virtual public attendance and Q&A participation. \n\nMeeting Materials \n\n\n\nGarrison – Remarks from the National Nuclear Security Administration\nLieberman et al – Cobalt-60 Supply Chain and Market Study\nPublic Agenda\n\n\nThe purpose of this Sandia National Laboratories’ sponsored study is to support existing and future activities under the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Radiological Security (ORS) program to reduce the use of high-risk radiological materials in commercial applications. The study will update the 2008 National Academies consensus study on “Radiation Source: Use and Replacement” by reviewing the current state of high-risk radionuclide applications by sector (e.g.\, industrial\, research\, medical\, and other commercial applications) and by reviewing the current state of existing technologies on the market that are or could be used to replace radioisotopic technologies in those applications. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/radioactive-sources-applications-and-alternative-technologies-4/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T090000
DTSTAMP:20210223T204656Z
CREATED:20210223T204525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T204656Z
UID:25772-1614240000-1614243600@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Operation Tomodachi: Women on the Frontline
DESCRIPTION:The Stimson Center will host a virtual webinar on lessons learned from Operation Tomodachi\, the response to the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011\, on February 25\, 2021. \nDuring the event\, co-sponsored by the Embassy of Japan\, speakers will share their experiences and perspectives as women who were on the frontline of the search and rescue operations during Operation Tomodachi. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nLTC Jasmin Cho\, US Army Reserves; Foreign Service Officer\, U.S. Department of State\nLTC Satoko Torihata\, Staff Officer\, Public Affairs Office\, Ground Staff Office\, Japan Self-Defense Forces\n\nPlease visit the Stimson Center website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/operation-tomodachi-women-on-the-frontline/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210227
DTSTAMP:20210225T231325Z
CREATED:20210125T230810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T231325Z
UID:25862-1614211200-1614383999@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Risk Analysis for Nuclear War and Nuclear Terrorism
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies’ Committee on Risk Analysis for Nuclear War and Nuclear Terrorism will hold its first meeting 25-26 February 2021 in a virtual format. \nThis 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 in U.S. security strategy. \nClosed sessions will be devoted to a discussion of appropriate balance and composition of committee\, review of the statement of task\, review of the project plan and timeline\, and developing a data gathering strategy to accomplish the items in the statement of task. Open sessions will focus on input from study sponsors and stakeholders. \nSponsor and Stakeholder Briefing Agenda includes: \n\nMr. Grant Schneider\, Professional Staff Member\, U.S. House Committee on Armed Services\nMs. Leonor Tomero\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense\nPolicy\, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy\nRADM Michael Brookes\, J2 Intel\, U.S. Strategic Command\nBG John Weidner\, J5 Plans\, U.S. Strategic Command\n\nPlease visit the National Academies’ Risk Analysis for Nuclear War and Nuclear Terrorism website for more information. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/risk-analysis-for-nuclear-war-and-nuclear-terrorism/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T160000
DTSTAMP:20201127T220409Z
CREATED:20201127T220409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201127T220409Z
UID:25613-1607954400-1607961600@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Emerging Areas of Science\, Engineering\, and Medicine for the Courts: Updating The Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
DESCRIPTION:The third meeting of the Committee on Emerging Areas of Science\, Engineering\, and Medicine for the Courts: Identifying Chapters for a Fourth Edition of The Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence will be held on December 14\, 2020. \nThis meeting is expected to be closed in its entirety. \nThe committee will review the contents of the most recent edition of the Reference Manual of Scientific Evidence\, published in 2011 as a joint activity of the Academies and FJC\, and  identify areas of science\, technology\, and medicine that may be candidates for new or updated chapters in a proposed new (fourth) edition of the manual. \nThis ad hoc committee is charged with organizing a workshop\, planned for early 2021\, to explore emerging issues in science\, technology\, and medicine that may have implications for the Courts.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/emerging-areas-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-for-the-courts-updating-the-reference-manual-on-scientific-evidence/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201211
DTSTAMP:20201127T214344Z
CREATED:20201127T214344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201127T214344Z
UID:25607-1607472000-1607644799@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:37th Meeting of the Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board
DESCRIPTION:A closed meeting of the Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board (NRSB) will be held December 9-10\, 2020. \nThe mission of the Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board is to (1) provide an open forum for discussion\, and (2) organize and oversee studies on safety\, security\, technical efficacy\, and other policy and societal issues arising from the application of nuclear and radiation-based technologies\, including: \n\nExposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation\, including assessments and amelioration of biological\, health\, and other effects.\nGeneration\, use\, remediation\, and disposition of nuclear materials and radioactive (including mixed) wastes.\nMalevolent uses of nuclear and radiation-based technologies.\nRisks\, benefits\, and/or efficacies of nuclear and radiation-based applications\, including medical applications.\n\nThe board also supports the participation of the United States in the Radiation Effects Research Foundation and sponsors the annual Gilbert W. Beebe Symposium on radiation health effects. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/37th-meeting-of-the-nuclear-and-radiation-studies-board/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T133000
DTSTAMP:20201127T211525Z
CREATED:20201127T211525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201127T211525Z
UID:25605-1607425200-1607434200@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car
DESCRIPTION:A closed meeting of the National Academies’ committee on Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car will be held December 8\, 2020. \nThe charge of this NASEM ad hoc committee is to 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 be carried out in two phases\, each producing a report with findings and recommendations as appropriate. \nPhase 1\nThe committee will review ongoing and planned USDOT efforts\, as documented and reported by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)\, that are intended to inform pending decisions about whether and how bulk shipments of LNG can be safely transported by railroad tank car. The review will focus specifically on the plans and progress of the PHMSA-FRA LNG Task Force\, which has developed and begun executing a multi-task program of research\, data gathering\, analysis\, testing\, modeling\, and risk assessment. Based on the expert judgment of its members\, and drawing largely on the Task Force’s reports of results\, ongoing and planned tasks\, and other relevant information\, the committee will produce a report with findings on specific tasks and the program overall with regard to quality\, completeness\, and relevance to the agencies’ near-term decision making needs. The committee may make recommendations in this first report that can be acted upon quickly to strengthen the program. \nPhase 2\nThe committee will engage in information-gathering and analysis to conduct an in-depth study of topics relevant to ensuring the safe movement of LNG by rail if allowed by special permit or regulatory authorization. At a minimum\, the committee will examine: \n\nThe experience transporting LNG in bulk shipments by other modes\, including by water and truck\, to identify basic principles applied for safety assurance that can inform measures taken by government and industry to ensure the safe movement of LNG by rail;\nWhat is known about the effectiveness of special regulatory and industry measures intended to assure the safe transportation of other relevant bulk rail shipments of hazardous materials\, especially any routing\, speed\, and other operational controls applied to high-hazard flammable trains and accompanying enhanced track inspection regimes; and\,\nThe applicability to bulk rail transportation of LNG of current emergency response plans\, protocols\, and guides for responding to LNG transportation incidents\, such as in PHMSA’s Emergency Response Guidebook.\n\nIn carrying out its review of these topics\, the committee may determine that there are other topics directly relevant to the safe transportation of LNG by rail that warrant examination\, and it may elect to do so. Based on findings from the study\, the committee will issue a second report containing recommendations as appropriate to Congress\, PHMSA\, FRA\, industry\, emergency responders\, and other relevant parties on actions\, both nearer- and longer-term\, that are warranted to improve understanding of the risks associated with transporting LNG by rail\, mitigate risks\, and prevent and prepare for potential incidents. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/safe-transportation-of-liquefied-natural-gas-by-railroad-tank-car-2/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201209
DTSTAMP:20201127T205914Z
CREATED:20201127T205914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201127T205914Z
UID:25601-1607299200-1607471999@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Merits and Viability of Different Nuclear Fuel Cycles and Technology Options and the Waste Aspects of Advanced Nuclear
DESCRIPTION:A committee of the National Academies will hold a virtual meeting December 7-8\, 2020 on the “Merits and Viability of Different Nuclear Fuel Cycles and Technology Options and the Waste Aspects of Advanced Nuclear”. \nThis study responds to a congressional mandate in the FY2020 Appropriations Act’s Conference Report in the subsection titled “Used Nuclear Fuel Disposition R&D\,” which calls for the Academies to “evaluate the merits and viability of different nuclear fuel cycles and technology options\, including both existing and future technologies” and will examine “the waste aspects of advanced reactors.” The study will result in two reports produced by a committee of experts convened by the Academies. The reports will contain consensus findings and recommendations to advise the Department of Energy\, Congress\, and other relevant stakeholders. \nBackground\nThe National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will appoint an ad hoc committee of experts to evaluate and assess: (1) the merits and viability of different nuclear fuel cycles and technology options and (2) the waste aspects of advanced nuclear reactors (that could be commercially deployed within the next 30 years). A consensus report will be produced to respond to each topic. \nThe first report will: \n\nEvaluate the merits and viability of different nuclear fuel cycles and technology options\, including both existing and future technologies and particularly consider the relevant work performed by the fuel cycle program of the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE)\, but not exclusively consider this program.\nAccount for linkages among all elements of the fuel cycle (including waste transportation\, storage\, and disposal associated with the front-end as well as back-end of the fuel cycle) and for broader safety\, security\, and nonproliferation concerns.\n\nThe second report will: \n\nAccount for typical volumes and characteristics of waste streams from various proposed advanced nuclear reactor technologies\, including radioisotopes of concern\, radioactivity level\, and thermal load and include the designs under consideration by the Generation IV International Forum and by the Department of Energy\, and including non-fuel radioactive wastes\, for example\, graphite blocks that are used in high-temperature gas-cooled reactors.\nEvaluate disposal and storage requirements for these wastes.\nAssess the impact of possible reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel on waste generation.\nExamine the economics of the possible waste disposal systems that could be required for advanced reactors.\n\nThe two consensus reports will provide findings and recommendations that may consider evidence-based policy options.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/merits-and-viability-of-different-nuclear-fuel-cycles-and-technology-options-and-the-waste-aspects-of-advanced-nuclear/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T143000
DTSTAMP:20201127T211904Z
CREATED:20201127T210700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201127T211904Z
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SUMMARY:Rail in the Time of Coronavirus - Planning\, Operating\, & Constructing Rail
DESCRIPTION:How are passenger rail planners and operators adapting in the time of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19)? TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday\, December 2\, 2020 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that will feature case studies from the public and private sectors. Representatives from each organization will discuss how COVID-19 has (or has not) affected their efforts. They will discuss where their projects are in development and how planning has proceeded during COVID-19. Since passenger rail services have been curtailed\, projects under development could also be affected. Rail operators have had to create new rules to keep workers and passengers safe. Presenters will discuss the progress of their programs during COVID-19 and identify lessons learned in order for operators and agencies to move forward with passenger rail projects. \nThis webinar was organized by the TRB Standing Committee on Passenger Rail Transportation. \nLearning Objectives \nAt the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the Valley Rail Program and Texas Central High-Speed Rail Project and the progress of these programs during COVID-19\nDiscuss the impacts of COVID-19 on passenger rail operations and planning\n\nProfessional Development Hour Information \nProfessional engineers (PEs) who register and attend the entire webinar as an individual will be awarded 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). TRB’s webinar program awards PDH credits only to the registered individual\, and not to other members of a group that view the webinar together. To be eligible for the credits\, individuals must remain signed in for the entire webinar\, including for any question and answer session following the presentations. \nLearn more and register.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/rail-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-planning-operating-constructing-rail/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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SUMMARY:Emerging Areas of Science\, Engineering\, and Medicine for the Courts: Updating The Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
DESCRIPTION:The second meeting of the Committee on Emerging Areas of Science\, Engineering\, and Medicine for the Courts: Identifying Chapters for a Fourth Edition of The Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence will be held on December 1\, 2020. \nThis meeting is expected to be closed in its entirety. \nThe committee will review the contents of the most recent edition of the Reference Manual of Scientific Evidence\, published in 2011 as a joint activity of the Academies and FJC\, and  identify areas of science\, technology\, and medicine that may be candidates for new or updated chapters in a proposed new (fourth) edition of the manual.  The committee will host a workshop in early 2021 to discuss these items. \nThis ad hoc committee is charged with organizing a workshop\, planned for early 2021\, to explore emerging issues in science\, technology\, and medicine that may have implications for the Courts. \nThe third meeting of the Committee will be held December 14\, 2020. This is also planned as a closed meeting.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/emerging-areas-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-for-the-courts-updating-the-reference-manual-on-scientific-evidence-2/
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