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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T193000
DTSTAMP:20210812T184418Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations Before Midnight
DESCRIPTION:The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ signature annual event provides attendees the opportunity to engage with the most informed and influential experts tracking man-made threats to our existence. \nShare this experience with friends or colleagues\, or join small curated groups of engaged counterparts from around the world — all from the comfort of your own home. Meet the provocateurs from the Bulletin’s 2020 anniversary event to see what’s in store! \nKey Note Speaker: \nRose Gottemoeller\nGottemoeller is the Frank E. and Arthur W. Payne Distinguished Lecturer at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and its Center for International Security and Cooperation. \nBefore joining Stanford\, Gottemoeller was the Deputy Secretary General of NATO from 2016 to 2019\, where she helped to drive forward NATO’s adaptation to new security challenges in Europe and in the fight against terrorism.  Prior to NATO\, she served for nearly five years as the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the U.S. Department of State\, advising the Secretary of State on arms control\, nonproliferation and political-military affairs. While Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control\, Verification and Compliance in 2009 and 2010\, she was the chief U.S. negotiator of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with the Russian Federation. Her experience is described in a memoir\, Negotiating the New START Treaty\, recently published by Cambria Press. \nPrior to her government service\, she was a senior associate with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\, with joint appointments to the Nonproliferation and Russia programs. She served as the Director of the Carnegie Moscow Center from 2006 to 2008\, and is currently a nonresident fellow in Carnegie’s Nuclear Policy Program. She is also a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/conversations-before-midnight/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211111
DTSTAMP:20211024T151543Z
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SUMMARY:DOE National Laboratory Technology Transfer Opportunities for Industry 2.0
DESCRIPTION:SOFWERX will host a DOE National Laboratory Tech Transfer Industry Event from 9-10 November 2021 in collaboration with USSOCOM’s Directorate of Science and Technology and the United States Department of Energy. \nPotential collaborators are invited to attend to facilitate licensing and further development of National Laboratory technologies in order to accelerate development of End User capabilities. \nThe goal is to improve awareness and information sharing to identify future opportunities for collaboration as well as identify existing capability gaps\, specifically related to Next Generation Effects At the Edge. This focus area refers to Non-Traditional\, Non-Kinetic Effects on the Adversary\, such as Electronic Warfare\, Directed Energy\, or Cyber options. These capabilities could be enabled by artificial intelligence\, data analytics\, next generation computing/comms/sensing\, and/or other technologies. \nThis event will bring together minds from different parts of the innovation ecosystem to bridge the gap between R&D and deployment. It will also explore how existing National Lab technologies can be creatively applied or modified to create Next Generation Effects At the Edge. Featured technologies will be those that have matured beyond a proof-of-concept\, reduced much of the developmental risks\, and are currently available to Industry via a license agreement. \nThe event will focus on technology briefings by National Lab inventors to an audience of industry participants who have the capabilities and expertise to further develop\, productize\, scale\, and deliver technology-based solutions. Representatives from USSOCOM and other government organizations will be in attendance to gain insight into emerging technologies\, define existing capability gaps\, and provide context on compelling end-user needs. SOFWERX will connect all of the pieces by providing the platform to share information\, establish connections\, and identify pathways to rapidly advance technologies toward acquisition in support of the USSOCOM Stakeholder requirements/desirements. \nThis event is intended to explore the realm of the possible. However\, the below links provide context of operational scenarios. \nUSSOCOM S&T Futures Efforts\nThis portfolio showcases SOCOM S&T Futures efforts in acquiring new technologies in the areas of artificial intelligence\, robotics\, and autonomous systems to better enable the SOF community with advanced capability in the future operating environment. \nAutomated Analytics for SOF Operators\nThis is a vignette and scenario analysis from the November-December 2020 Automated Analytics Virtual Tech Sprint. \nEvent Timeline\nPhase 1 – 22 September 2021 to 02 November 2021 Request to Attend Open: Interested respondents who would like to observe the Next Generation Effects At the Edge DOE Lab technology presentations are encouraged to request to attend per the instructions below NLT 02 November. Selected participants will receive an invitation o/a 03 November 2021. \nPhase 2 – 09 November 2021 to 10 November 2021 Virtual DOE National Laboratory Technology Transfer Opportunities for Industry 2.0: During the event\, selected DOE Labs will brief their respective technologies. Invited Industry\, Other National Labs\, and Non-Traditional participants will be afforded the opportunity to observe the DOE Lab presentations in a virtual setting\, along with USSOCOM and other USG Sponsors. \nPhase 3 – TBD Follow-On: Interested partners have the opportunity to collaborate with DOE laboratories to further develop their technology for potential future Government review and assessment. \nHow You Can Participate\nIndustry\, Academia\, National Labs\, and Non-Traditionals\nRequest to Attend: Click Here to Request to Attend (NLT 02 November) \nPlease visit the SOFWERX website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/doe-national-laboratory-technology-transfer-opportunities-for-industry-2-0/
CATEGORIES:Industry Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211107
DTSTAMP:20230707T185419Z
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UID:25799-1636070400-1636243199@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Ohio Hazmat Teams Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates! The 2021 Ohio Hazmat Teams Conference is planned for November 5-6\, 2021. More information will be available in May 2021 and guided by the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. \nThis conference started in 1999 to bring high quality hazmat training to the responders in Northeast Ohio. It grew to include responders from across the state. Each year over 300 Hazmat Technicians and Specialist attend this conference to update and improve their technical knowledge of hazmat emergency response. \nThe conference is generously supported by the PUCO\, the Cuyahoga County LEPC\, the Chagrin/Southeast Hazmat Team\, Cleveland State University\, the City of Solon\, the hazmat teams of Northeast Ohio and the vendors. Thanks to this sponsorship attendees are able to attend at little or no cost. \nConference attendees include Hazmat Technicians\, Hazmat Specialists\, Bomb Technicians\, EMS Personnel\, Firefighters\, Law Enforcement Officers\, EPA Personnel\, Industrial Hazmat Responders and many more. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/ohio-hazmat-teams-conference-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T140000
DTSTAMP:20230707T185252Z
CREATED:20210924T222926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185252Z
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SUMMARY:The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires: Committee Meeting 4 Day 3
DESCRIPTION: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 and potential knowledge gaps. The final report will provide decision-makers with recommendations for additional chemistry research needed to inform their work to mitigate the adverse chemical impacts of wildfires at the WUI. \nMeeting 4 of the Committee will take place over several non-consecutive days: \n\nOct 26 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 1\nOct 28 11:00 – 3:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 2\nNov 2 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 3\n\nPlease visit NASEM’s The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/the-chemistry-of-urban-wildfires-committee-meeting-4-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T150000
DTSTAMP:20230707T185252Z
CREATED:20210924T222456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185252Z
UID:26466-1635418800-1635433200@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires: Committee Meeting 4 Day 2
DESCRIPTION: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 and potential knowledge gaps. The final report will provide decision-makers with recommendations for additonal chemistry research needed to inform their work to mitigate the adverse chemical impacts of wildfires at the WUI. \nMeeting 4 of the Committee will take place over several non-consecutive days: \n\nOct 26 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 1\nOct 28 11:00 – 3:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 2\nNov 2 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 3\n\nPlease visit NASEM’s The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/the-chemistry-of-urban-wildfires-committee-meeting-4-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20210924T233055Z
CREATED:20210924T233055Z
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UID:26487-1635379200-1635551999@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:National Science\, Technology\, and Security Roundtable Meeting 4
DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth meeting of the National Science\, Technology\, and Security Roundtable. The Roundtable is a neutral venue where individuals from the national intelligence and law enforcement communities can meet with representatives from industry and the academic research community to discuss current threats\, benefits\, and potential risks. Members and speakers will continue their discussion from the last three meetings (Nov. 30\, 2020\, March 11\, 2021\, July 7-8\, 2021)\, hear from additional experts\, and chart the Roundtable’s future path. \nThe open exchange of scientific and technical information has long been a fundamental tenet of science and an important feature of academic and federally-funded research in the United States. Recent reports of foreign governments acquiring information and materials from foreign students and faculty studying and working in U.S. institutions and from U.S. faculty engaged in collaborative research activities abroad are raising concerns that the open exchange of U.S. scientific and technical know-how may be presenting new national and economic security risks in an increasingly global and competitive environment. \nNASEM established a National Science\, Technology\, and Security Roundtable to provide a neutral venue where individuals from the national intelligence and law enforcement communities can meet with representatives from industry and the academic research community to discuss current threats\, benefits\, and potential risks. The Roundtable will: \n1) explore critical issues related to protecting U.S. national and economic security \n2) identify and consider security threats and risks associated with federally funded research and development \n3) identify effective approaches to communicating threats and risks \n4) share best practices for addressing and mitigating the threats and risks \n5) examine potential near- and long-terms responses by stakeholders in the research enterprise to mitigate and address the risks associated with foreign threats. \nProceedings of the Roundtable discussions will be produced as will an overarching summary at the end of four years. \nPlease visit NASEM’s National Science\, Technology\, and Security Roundtable webpage for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/national-science-technology-and-security-roundtable-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T150000
DTSTAMP:20210924T224815Z
CREATED:20210924T224621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T224815Z
UID:26475-1635343200-1635346800@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car - Session 5
DESCRIPTION:The committee on Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car\, part of the Transportation Research Board\, will meet on 27 October 2021 in a closed session. This is the 5th Session of Phase II review. \nBackground: \nAn ad hoc committee appointed by the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will review\, per request of Congress\, current U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) plans and activities to inform government and industry decisions about the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) 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: \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; \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. \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. \nPlease visit NASEM’s Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car page for more information and resources.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/safe-transportation-of-liquefied-natural-gas-by-railroad-tank-car-4/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T140000
DTSTAMP:20230707T185252Z
CREATED:20210924T222229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185252Z
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SUMMARY:The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires: Committee Meeting 4 Day 1
DESCRIPTION: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 and potential knowledge gaps. The final report will provide decision-makers with recommendations for additional chemistry research needed to inform their work to mitigate the adverse chemical impacts of wildfires at the WUI. \nMeeting 4 of the Committee will take place over several non-consecutive days: \n\nOct 26 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 1\nOct 28 11:00 – 3:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 2\nNov 2 10:00 – 2:00PM: Meeting 4 Day 3\n\nPlease visit NASEM’s The Chemistry of Urban Wildfires website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/the-chemistry-of-urban-wildfires-committee-meeting-4-day-1/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211023
DTSTAMP:20210924T033349Z
CREATED:20210924T032954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T033349Z
UID:26450-1634688000-1634947199@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Review of the Continued Analysis of Supplemental Treatment of Low-Activity Waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies’ third meeting of the committee conducting the Review of the Continued Analysis of Supplemental Treatment of Low-Activity Waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation will convene in 20-21 Oct 2021 and in closed session on 22 Oct. \nSection 3125 of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) calls for a national labs team to develop a framework of decisions to be made among the supplemental treatment technologies\, waste forms\, and disposal locations for low-activity waste in the Hanford tanks. In addition\, Section 3125 requests additional analysis for the grout treatment approach as identified in the previous report for Section 3134 of the FY 2017 NDAA. \nAs in the previous study\, the Academies will convene a committee of experts to provide a concurrent review of the national labs team’s continuing draft and final analytic frameworks. \nDescription\nAn ad hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will review the analysis carried out by the Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) selected by the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management on approaches for supplemental treatment of low-activity waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. The review will evaluate the technical quality and completeness of the following: \nDoes the FFRDC’s report clearly lay out a framework of decisions to be made among the treatment technologies\, waste forms\, and disposal locations?\nDoes the FFRDC’s report consider in its analysis all the elements\, criteria\, and factors specified in Section 3125 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021?\nDoes the FFRDC’s report provide additional analysis for the grout treatment approach as identified in the FFRDC report for Section 3134 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017? \nThe review will be carried out concurrently with the FFRDC’s analysis with opportunities for input from the Washington State Department of Ecology\, other principal Hanford stakeholders\, and members of the public. The study will produce three consensus reports containing findings and recommendations. \nPlease visit NASEM’s Review of the Continued Analysis of Supplemental Treatment of Low-Activity Waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation page for more information. \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/review-of-the-continued-analysis-of-supplemental-treatment-of-low-activity-waste-at-the-hanford-nuclear-reservation/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T143000
DTSTAMP:20210924T225730Z
CREATED:20210924T225730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T225730Z
UID:26482-1634648400-1634653800@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Transportation Resilience Metrics
DESCRIPTION:Natural hazards\, from hurricanes to earthquakes\, too often become disasters that wreak havoc on transportation systems. \nThe Transportation Research Board will host a webinar on Tuesday\, October 19\, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Eastern to discuss transportation systems resilience\, which is the ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and to withstand and recover rapidly from disruption. \nResilience is vitally important\, but increasingly challenging when resilience enhancement investments compete against projects that may produce more certain and immediate returns. Presenters will discuss measuring resilience and using resilience measures within a strong decision support framework to help make the case for investments in resilience. \nThis webinar will present the findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations from the recently published Consensus Study report Investing in Transportation Resilience: A Framework for Informed Choices. This webinar was organized by TRB’s Consensus Studies Division. \nThere is no fee for this webinar\, but sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. \nWebinar agenda and presenters \n\nOverview of study: Joseph Schofer\, Northwestern University\nCurrent practices of measuring and assessing resilience: Susanne DesRoches\, New York City Mayor’s Office\nReview of academic research on resilience and resilience metrics: Paolo Bocchini\, Lehigh University\nRecommendations for integrating resilience in transportation investment decisions: Joseph Schofer\, Northwestern University\nQuestion and answer session: Moderated by Joseph Schofer\, Northwestern University\n\nThe first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions. \nLearning objectives \n\nDiscuss how transportation agencies are approaching resilience evaluations and investment decisions\nDescribe the multi-step\, multi-hazard analytic framework recommended for measuring resilience and informing investment decisions
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/transportation-resilience-metrics/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211021
DTSTAMP:20210924T213126Z
CREATED:20210924T213126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T213126Z
UID:26460-1634601600-1634774399@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:The Fifth Gilbert W. Beebe Webinar: Radiation Health
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies’ Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board is planning for two webinars on radiation health: \nOn October 19\, 12-2 PM (ET) on cardiovascular effects at low doses of radiation.\nOn October 20\, 12-2 PM (ET) on radon health effects. \nThe webinars will be part of the Gilbert W. Beebe Webinar Series. Agenda and registration information are forthcoming. \nThis meeting will be held entirely online. \nThe Gilbert W. Beebe Webinars are organized by Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board members and staff and are designed to promote discussions on ionizing and non-ionizing radiation health effects. The webinar series is an extension to the Gilbert W. Beebe Symposium established in 2002 to honor the scientific achievements of the late Dr. Gilbert W. Beebe (National Academy of Sciences; National Cancer Institute). Dr. Beebe was one of the designers and key implementers of the epidemiologic studies of populations exposed to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Chernobyl accident. \nPlease visit NASEM’s Radiation Health webinar page for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/the-fifth-gilbert-w-beebe-webinar-radiation-health/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211019
DTSTAMP:20210925T044704Z
CREATED:20210925T044704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T044704Z
UID:26499-1634515200-1634601599@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Nuclear Risk Reduction: Friction Points
DESCRIPTION:Competitive dynamics between the United States and the Russian Federation\, and the United States and China\, colours interpretations of each other’s national security strategies and nuclear doctrines. The intent that each projects onto the other (for instance\, around lowered thresholds of nuclear use\, or the pursuit of escalation dominance) then filters into their readings of specific capabilities. Consequently\, the “friction points” between them – the issues of contention that can spark potential conflict and escalation\, including to nuclear use – are unfortunately numerous. \nThis side event to the UN First Committee will contribute to informed discussion on nuclear weapon risk reduction\, considering ways that the ‘great powers’ can bridge strategic perception gaps (including through the ongoing Russia-US bilateral strategic stability dialogue).  Panelists will also discuss technological developments – including in other domains – that are increasing the risks of nuclear weapon use\, as well as means to address these. \nUNIDIR encourages the participation of representatives and experts interested in nuclear risk reduction\, strategic stability\, and related topics. \nDISCUSSION\nAnna Péczeli\, Center for Global Security Research \nPolina Sinovets\, Odessa Center for Nonproliferation \nWilfred Wan\, UNIDIR (moderator)
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/nuclear-risk-reduction-friction-points/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T160000
DTSTAMP:20230707T185252Z
CREATED:20210924T213642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185252Z
UID:26462-1634223600-1634227200@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Like Wildfire: How Climate Justice Should Change Disaster Response
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs climate change advances\, communities across the United States are adapting to the increased threat of wildfires. Such disasters are expected to become more frequent and severe. \nIn this lecture\, Dr. Méndez explores why it is crucial to understand how these events amplify existing inequalities\, and how to lessen the resulting harms\, in particular for the most stigmatized populations\, such as undocumented Latino/a and Indigenous migrants. \nDr. Michael Méndez is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Planning and Policy at the University of California\, Irvine. He most recently served as the inaugural James and Mary Pinchot Faculty Fellow in Sustainability Studies and Associate Research Scientist at the Yale School of the Environment. Michael has more than a decade of senior-level experience in the public and private sectors\, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process. This included working for the California State Legislature as a senior consultant\, lobbyist\, a member of the California State Mining & Geology Board\, and as vice chair of the Sacramento City Planning Commission. In 2021\, California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Dr. Méndez to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. The board regulates water quality in a region of 11 million people. \nDr. Méndez’s research on climate-induced disasters and social vulnerability has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Early Faculty Career grant\, in conjunction with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). \nPlease visit NASEM’s Like Wildfire: How Climate Justice Should Change Disaster Response meeting page for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/like-wildfire-how-climate-justice-should-change-disaster-response/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTSTAMP:20210925T044349Z
CREATED:20210925T044205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T044349Z
UID:26495-1634169600-1634255999@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Addressing Today’s Nuclear Challenges: Findings from a UNIDIR Dialogue
DESCRIPTION: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 views on these challenges\, and the actions they see as most important or ripe for pursuit now. \nAGENDA\nWelcoming Remarks \n\nRobin Geiss\, UNIDIR\n\nIntroductory Remarks \n\nIzumi Nakamitsu\, High Representative for Disarmament Affair\n\nDiscussion of Dialogue Findings\, including: \n\nLewis Dunn\, UNIDIR\nKarim Haggag\, American University in Cairo\nAndrey Baklitskiy\, PIR Center\nManpreet Sethi\, Centre for Air Power Studies\nWilfred Wan\, UNIDIR (moderator)\n\nFollowed by Q&A \nPARTICIPANTS\nUNIDIR encourages the participation of representatives and experts interested in nuclear disarmament\, nuclear deterrence\, and strategic arms control. \nBACKGROUND \nIn July 2020\, UNIDIR launched an informal dialogue on nuclear disarmament\, nuclear deterrence\, and strategic arms control\, bringing together a diverse group of policymakers\, experts\, and civil society representatives from around the world. In September 2021\, the Institute issued a findings paper that showcases key propositions\, findings\, and recommendations from the dialogue. Together\, its points offer a promising vision and the elements from which to craft an agenda for enhanced global collaboration to reduce today’s nuclear dangers.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/addressing-todays-nuclear-challenges-findings-from-a-unidir-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webcast-Remote
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211014
DTSTAMP:20210227T191249Z
CREATED:20210227T191249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T191249Z
UID:25890-1633910400-1634169599@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:AUSA 2021 Annual Meeting & Exposition
DESCRIPTION:The Association of the United States Army’s AUSA 2021 Annual Meeting & Exposition will be held 11-13 October 2021 in Washington\, D.C. \nThis event largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America and draws more than 30\,000 attendees and 650+ exhibitors. \nTaking place over three days\, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/ausa-2021-annual-meeting-exposition/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T160000
DTSTAMP:20210924T011010Z
CREATED:20210924T011010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T011010Z
UID:26446-1633698000-1633708800@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences\, Meeting Nine
DESCRIPTION:This will be the ninth meeting of the Committee on Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy. It is planned to be closed in its entirety. \nThis study will aim to examine strategies for fundamental research investments in the chemical sciences to sustain and enhance the economic activity. Support will be provided by a team of researchers\, economists\, and industry experts who will examine the return on prior investments in chemical research and discuss future investments to bolster the U.S. economy. The committee will consider environmental sustainability and a diverse workforce in their deliberations. \nThe final report will provide guidance to funders\, researchers\, educators\, and industry professionals. The recommendations of the report will focus on scientific priorities needed to enhance the chemical economy. \nVisit NASEM for more information on this committee meeting.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/enhancing-the-u-s-chemical-economy-through-investments-in-fundamental-research-in-the-chemical-sciences-meeting-nine/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T110000
DTSTAMP:20210925T040524Z
CREATED:20210925T040524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T040524Z
UID:26491-1633600800-1633604400@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Conflict in the Horn of Africa: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Georgia State University will host a webcast lecture featuring Laetitia Bader\, Horn of Africa Director at Human Rights Watch on the “Conflict in the Horn of Africa: What You Need to Know” on 7 October 2021. \nThe event is open to the public. \n\nWhat countries make up the Horn of Africa?\nWhat are the major ongoing conflicts and humanitarian emergencies in the region?\nHow have these conflicts impacted the international community with respect to economic\, fiscal and social costs?\nWhat is currently being done by the international community\, if anything\, to address these conflicts?\nWhat is needed/how can we help?\n\nPlease visit the Georgia State University Prevention Research Center website for more information. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/conflict-in-the-horn-of-africa-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Symposium,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211007
DTSTAMP:20210924T005659Z
CREATED:20210916T005329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T005659Z
UID:26444-1633305600-1633564799@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Foundation for New and Advanced Nuclear Reactors in the United States
DESCRIPTION: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 remains uncertain. \nA National Academies study will assess the future of new and advanced nuclear reactor technologies and identify the opportunities and barriers to commercialization. \nThis meeting will feature open sessions on October 4 and 5 with speakers on Security\, Safeguards\, and International Issues for New and Advanced Reactors. \nThis study operates in parallel with a congressionally mandated study on the fuel cycle and waste aspects of these advanced reactor designs. \nPlease visit NASEM’s Laying the Foundation for New and Advanced Nuclear Reactors in the United States event page for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/laying-the-foundation-for-new-and-advanced-nuclear-reactors-in-the-united-states/
CATEGORIES:Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTSTAMP:20210226T202436Z
CREATED:20210226T202436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T202436Z
UID:25884-1633305600-1633737599@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:EMS World Expo 2021
DESCRIPTION:The EMS World Expo will take place October 4-8\, 2021 in Atlanta\, Georgia. \nThis 5 days of hands-on workshops\, expertly led classes\, unparalleled networking opportunities\, and a chance to tour the largest EMS-dedicated exhibit hall in the world. \nHighlighted courses and sessions include: \n\nMass Vaccination Clinic: Mobilizing Your EMS Agency\nComms Help in Crisis: Meet the FirstNet Response Group\nMoulage: The Art & Science of Training Realism\nThe Next Pandemic: A Look at the Response from the Federal Level\nMaking the Connection: Utilizing EMS and Hospital Outcome Data\nThree Things COVID Changed Forever for EMS\nAdvanced Concepts in Critical Care Transport\nCaught in a Brainstorm: A Comprehensive Review of Seizures\nThe Basics of Burns and Beyond\nEMS Supervisor’s Leadership Academy\nSystem of Care Approach for Traumatic Injuries and Acute Illnesses\nProtecting Your EMS Agency from Ransomware\, Viruses\, Phishing and Other Cyber Threats in the Information Age\nPrehospital Management of Pediatric Seizures\nAdventures in Rural EMS Education\nThe FlightBridgeED Mechanical Ventilation Workshop\nThe Changing Face of Act of Violence Events\nTeleflex Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Procedural Cadaver Lab\n\nThis event draws more than 6\,000 attendees and 300+ exhibitors and offers Continuing Education credits for first responders from a robust curriculum. \nPlease visit the EMS World Expo 2021 website for more information. \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/ems-world-expo-2021/
LOCATION:Georgia World Congress Center\, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313-1591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211006
DTSTAMP:20210924T192338Z
CREATED:20210924T005208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T192338Z
UID:26442-1633305600-1633478399@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Assessment of High Energy Density (HED) Physics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nCongress has requested that the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine conduct an assessment of HED physics research in the United States. The assessment will identify key challenges and science questions and propose ways to address them in the coming decade. It will include a particular focus on HED material phases and conditions of interest to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)\, which is the sponsor of this assessment. \nBACKGROUND \n\nDescription\n\n\n\nThe Academies shall establish a committee that will articulate the recent advances\, status\, and future directions of high energy density (HED) physics in the United States.  The committee will consider HED physics as the physics of matter and radiation at energy densities exceeding 1 x 10^11 J/m3 or other temperature and pressure ranges within the warm dense matter regime.  It will include a particular focus on HED material phases\, plasmas atypical of astrophysical conditions\, and conditions of interest to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The committee will then develop a report that will: \n• Assess the progress and achievements in HED physics over the last decade\, including theory\, computation\, modeling and simulation\, driver development\, instrument development\, emerging technologies\, analytical methods\, and target fabrication. \n• Identify major scientific gaps and potential new directions in areas of modeling\, simulation\, instrumentation\, and target fabrication that offer the most promising near- and mid-term investment opportunities. \n• Identify challenges that the field may face over the next decade in realizing those opportunities and offer guidance for addressing them\, including\, but not limited to\, investment level\, interagency collaboration\, research tools\, and infrastructure. \n• Evaluate the role of HED physics in developing an expert workforce for NNSA and assess whether changes in resources\, scientific focus\, access to experimental facilities\, or funding levels are necessary to meet nuclear security workforce needs in the coming decade. \n• Assess the state and recent advances made by other countries in HED physics and discuss the relative standing of the United States. \n\n\nPlease visit NASEM’s Assessment of High Energy Density (HED) Physics meeting page for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/assessment-of-high-energy-density-hed-physics/
CATEGORIES:Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTSTAMP:20210924T004035Z
CREATED:20210924T004013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T004035Z
UID:26439-1632873600-1632959999@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car
DESCRIPTION:The Transportation Research Board will meet on 29 September 2021 in a closed session. \nThis 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. \nThe committee’s review will be carried out in two phases\, each producing a report with findings and recommendations as appropriate. Phase 1 focuses on the plans and progress of the PHMSA-FRA LNG Task Force\, which has developed and begun executing a multi-task program. Phase 2 involves a detailed study of topics relevant to ensuring the safe movement of LNG by rail.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/safe-transportation-of-liquefied-natural-gas-by-railroad-tank-car-3/
CATEGORIES:Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T170000
DTSTAMP:20210924T011330Z
CREATED:20210908T011047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T011330Z
UID:26448-1632837600-1632848400@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Risk Analysis Methods for Nuclear War and Nuclear Terrorism
DESCRIPTION:A virtual meeting of the Committee on Risk Analysis Methods for Nuclear War and Nuclear Terrorism will be held 28 Sep 2021. \nThis meeting is closed to the public. \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. \nBackground\nThe National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will convene an ad hoc committee of experts to examine whether a risk assessment framework is applicable to determining the potential risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear war; and to examine assumptions in nuclear policy and doctrine and their implications on national security.During this examination\, the committee will undertake the following: \n\nIdentify risks associated with nuclear terrorism and nuclear war;\nExplore the prior literature relevant to assessing risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear war;\nAssess the role that quantitative and nonquantitative analytical methods can play in estimating such risks\, including the limitations of such analysis; \nIdentify and examine the assumptions about nuclear risks that underlie the national security strategy of the United States; and\nDescribe the consequences or impacts of the methods and assumptions that have been\, are\, or could be used in developing the nuclear security strategy of the United States.\n\nThe committee will issue an unclassified interim report which may include findings and recommendations regarding the use of analytical methods to assess the risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear war. \nAt the conclusion of the study\, the committee will issue a final report that expands upon 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. This final report may include findings and recommendations supported by classified information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/risk-analysis-methods-for-nuclear-war-and-nuclear-terrorism/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTSTAMP:20210923T235959Z
CREATED:20210901T233841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T235959Z
UID:26435-1632787200-1632959999@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Merits and Viability of Different Nuclear Fuel Cycles and Technology Options and the Waste Aspects of Advanced Nuclear Reactors
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe committee welcomes input and will host public comment sessions at the end of each public session. Attendance is open and free to the public. Both public sessions will be held exclusively online. \nAgenda highlights include: \n\nOverview of the Generation IV International Forum / Hideki Kamide\, Ph.D.\, Chair of the GIF Policy Group\nThe GIF Sodium Cooled Fast Reactor Program and Fuel Management / Gilles Rodriguez\, Technical Director of the Generation IV International Forum\, and Frédéric Serre\, GIF SFR Chair\nReview of Spent Fuel Reprocessing and Associated Accident Phenomena / Fred Gelbard\, Ph.D.\, Chemical Engineer\, Sandia National Laboratories\nMeeting Advanced Reactors’ Needs for High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium: Department of Energy’s Plans / Andrew Griffith\, Deputy Assistant Secretary\, Office of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Supply Chain\, U.S. Department of Energy\nIndependent Report with Results from Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear April 2020 Workshop / Monica Regalbuto\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Nuclear Fuel Cycle Strategy\, Idaho National Laboratory\nRole of Aqueous Separations in Advanced Fuel Cycles / Gregg Lumetta\, Ph.D.\, Lab Fellow\, Chemist\, Nuclear Chemistry and Engineering Group\, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory\nFrance’s Strategy on the Back-End of the Fuel Cycle and the Management and Disposal of Radioactive Waste / Patrick Landais\, Ph.D.\, High Commissioner for Atomic Energy\, CEA\n(French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission)\nTreatment of EBR II Spent Fuel / Michael N. Patterson\, Program Manager\, Used Fuels Treatment\, Materials and Fuels Complex\, Idaho National Laboratory\nPanel Discussion with Utility Executives\n\nReading Materials\n“Enabling Microscale Processing: Combined Raman and Absorbance Spectroscopy for Microfluidic On-Line Monitoring\,” published in the December 19\, 2020\, edition of Analytical Chemistry\, DOI: /10.1021/acs.analchem.0c04225. The microscale processing team includes: PNNL’s Hope Lackey\, Heather Felmy\, Hannah Bryan\, Sam Bryan\, and Amanda Lines\, along with Gilbert Nelson (College of Idaho)\, Job Bello (Spectra Solutions)\, and Fabrice Lamadie (University of Montpellier\, France). \n“Sensor Fusion: Comprehensive Real-Time\, On-Line Monitoring for Process Control via Visible\, Near-Infrared\, and Raman Spectroscopy\,” published in the July 2020 edition of ACS Sensors\, DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.0c00659. The sensor fusion team includes: PNNL’s Amanda Lines\, Gabe Hall\, Susan Asmussen\, Jarrod Allred\, Sergey Sinkov\, Forrest Heller\, Gregg Lumetta\, and Sam Bryan\, along with Neal Gallagher (Eigenvector Research).
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/merits-and-viability-of-different-nuclear-fuel-cycles-and-technology-options-and-the-waste-aspects-of-advanced-nuclear-reactors/
CATEGORIES:Conference
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTSTAMP:20210924T003533Z
CREATED:20210904T003202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T003533Z
UID:26437-1632700800-1632959999@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:U.S. Coast Guard Oversight of Recognized Organizations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a closed session involving the committee members and Transportation Research Board staff only. \nBACKGROUND \nThe committee will assess the Coast Guard’s actions to oversee\, guide\, monitor\, assess\, and otherwise strengthen the performance of ROs in carrying out their delegated statutory certifications and other services. Consideration will be given to changes that have been made\, or that are planned\, in areas such as institutional and organizational structures; roles and responsibilities\, policies and procedures; guidance and compliance documents; data and analytic systems; training; communications; and performance reporting. \nThe committee will also compare the main features of the Coast Guard’s oversight program with those of the oversight programs of other regulatory agencies that delegate regulatory or statutory authority to third parties from both the transportation and non-transportation domains. To the extent that sufficient data are available\, the committee will benchmark the Coast Guard’s program with other programs. \nInformed by this review and comparison\, the committee will consider the effectiveness of the Coast Guard’s RO oversight program and identify needs and potential opportunities to strengthen it. In identifying these needs and opportunities\, the committee will\, as a minimum\, consider: \n• The Coast Guard’s marine inspection workforce’s size\, training\, competency levels\, and qualifications for conducting RO oversight;\n• The degree of data analysis and sharing among the Coast Guard and ROs\, including the integration of RO data into Coast Guard decisionmaking processes concerning the RO and/or the vessels the RO performs work on behalf of the Coast Guard;\n• The functionality\, usability\, and utility of the Coast Guard vessel inspection database [Marine Information System for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE)]; and\n• The prospects for introducing a more automated risk-based program for the RO oversight program and associated vessels. \nBased on the findings from its review\, the committee will make recommendations\, as appropriate\, on any additional steps the Coast Guard should consider to ensure the effective oversight and performance of ROs in carrying out their delegated statutory certifications and services and to further compliance by vessel owners and operators.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/u-s-coast-guard-oversight-of-recognized-organizations/
CATEGORIES:Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210929
DTSTAMP:20210925T042223Z
CREATED:20210902T041405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T042223Z
UID:26493-1632700800-1632873599@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:2021 Outer Space Security Conference
DESCRIPTION:Space is increasingly critical to modern life on Earth. However\, there is growing concern that as space becomes more economically and strategically important\, tensions between different space actors could lead to conflict. Such a conflict could have devastating consequences for humankind. \nOver the past year\, several countries have carried out tests of counterspace technology\, as well as ambiguous operations that have raised alarms and incited protests and criticisms. Many States’ space policies continue to shift towards treating outer space as a contested\, operational\, or even warfighting\, domain. This panel will discuss drivers of an arms race in outer space including geopolitical rivalries\, enabling capabilities\, and the accelerated development of arms. \nTo better understand and address issues related to space security\, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is pleased to invite you to the 2021 Outer Space Security Conference. This two-day flagship event provides a unique forum for the Geneva-based diplomatic community—as well as visiting experts from military\, industry and academic backgrounds—to jointly consider challenges related to security in outer space and to exchange ideas regarding solutions. \nUNIDIR encourages the participation of diplomats\, national representatives\, policymakers\, as well as academics\, practitioners and other experts working on or interested in issues pertaining to space security. \nHighlighted topics and addresses include: \n\nWhy the international community needs to build a sustainable space security architecture\nFrom the enactment of the Outer Space Treaty to now: how has the space domain changed?\nThe dual-use nature of space assets and their potential impacts on outer space security\nNon-binding norms and Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures (TCBMs)\nThe Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC) and its relevancy to this discussion\nVerification mechanisms and space security regulations\nThe role of non-governmental entities and non-traditional stakeholders in contributing to space security\n\nREGISTRATION\nThis hybrid event will be held in person in the Palais des Nations\, Geneva and it will be livestreamed\, with the possibility of interactive participation. \nParticipants can join the event either in-person or virtually: \n\nTo participate in-person\, please register here.\n\nPlease note due to Covid-19\, participants who: within the past 14 days have been in close contact with a person testing positive for Covid-19\, or experience cold- or flu-like symptoms (however mild) are not authorized to enter UNOG and are kindly requested to attend meetings remotely instead.\n\n\nTo participate virtually\, please register here. The link to access the broadcast of OS21 will be sent to registered participants one day prior to the event.\n\nPlease visit the UNIDIR 2021 Outer Space Security Conference site for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/2021-outer-space-security-conference/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Avenue de la Paix 8-14\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T143000
DTSTAMP:20210225T020947Z
CREATED:20210225T020947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T020947Z
UID:25847-1631797200-1631802600@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:Blast Protection of Buildings - Engineering Standards
DESCRIPTION:A virtual discussion on engineering and design standards for Blast Protection of Buildings will be held September 16\, 2021. \nJoin SEI Host Jennifer Goupil for a discussion about ASCE/SEI 59. The Blast Protection of Buildings standard provides minimum requirements for planning\, design\, construction\, and assessment of new and existing buildings subject to the effects of accidental or malicious explosions. The Standard includes principles for establishing appropriate threat parameters\, levels of protection\, loadings\, analysis methodologies\, materials\, detailing\, and test procedures. It provides a comprehensive presentation of current practice in the analysis and design of structures for blast resistance. Commentaries on the requirements are also included. The Standard supplements existing building codes\, standards\, and laws\, but is not intended to replace them. \nResources:\nBlast Protection of Buildings (59-11)\nStructural Design for Physical Security: State of the Practice\nDesign of Blast-Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities \nPlease visit the ASCE SEI Standards Series website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/blast-protection-of-buildings-engineering-standards/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
LOCATION:https://sp360.asce.org/SSO/Login.aspx?vi=7&vt=6dbd78b7b2bf70484a364850b300939a5a7b6643949c26b38d391f8035c9fefdc83b864c0026dee9d1d141c9ce5a2d34a94695ba1c360bdcb9ea9d0c476f27ea53a1a962062f2e33283fd94d32821a023ced607d3c50a2ca3a83c22b0da8900b02113ddb7795b7f5926927e4d28393be8017f5b90eeb851959ec12f59aee46928293a3a24e6212d09a8d21b7f7fa729ac39b620ecc0b0059e6042d869e238f144c40f504658f83d7ffd800be8eb533cef507edd42d8cf38ef630544c79803239564302b35b2a5238626b9a7c3038002cdc6d99cb9c9339bf65458d01633074543623509a7cc0b3a75ca7db1f3a5f7f18
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T123000
DTSTAMP:20210812T182055Z
CREATED:20210812T181847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T182055Z
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SUMMARY:Future Directions of Sustainability in Chemical Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore the challenges and opportunities for reshaping the manufacturing of different types of chemicals.\n\n\nChemical manufacturing traditionally uses energy intensive processes and feedstocks and produces products that are not easily recyclable or reusable. Incorporating sustainable practices into the many areas of chemical manufacturing will be vital for the chemical industry as sustainability becomes more valuable to consumers and resources become more limited. \nThe manufacturing of commodity chemicals\, specialty chemicals\, and polymers all have their own unique challenges and opportunities when attempting to decrease energy and material waste. Future directions may include rethinking industrial processes\, improving the efficiency in manufacturing processes themselves\, or producing more sustainable materials and products. This webinar\, hosted by the Chemical Sciences Roundtable\, will explore future directions for increased sustainability in chemical manufacturing\, followed by discussion with the community. \nFor more information\, please visit our website. \nPlease direct all questions and concerns to jwolfman@nas.edu. \n\nThe Chemical Sciences Roundtable provides a science-oriented\, apolitical forum for discussing chemically related issues affecting government\, industry\, and universities. It is not a source of advice for federal officials\, but an educational vehicle for exchange of information that could lead to follow-up action by private-sector participants and their parent organizations. The Roundtable organizes workshops\, for which summaries are published\, but does not make recommendations.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/future-directions-of-sustainability-in-chemical-manufacturing/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828
DTSTAMP:20230707T185331Z
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SUMMARY:EMS Today 2021
DESCRIPTION:EMS Today 2021 will be held August 24-27\, 2021 in San Antonio\, Texas. \nDrawing more than 4\,600 EMS professionals and 200+ exhibitors\, this annual event showcases the most innovative products and services available to the industry and offers 200+ CEH opportunities. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nParamedics\, EMTs\, First Responders\nEMS & Fire Chiefs\, Managers\, Supervisors\nEducators\nFire Service EMS personnel\nRescue\, Tactical\, CERT and Special Ops\nMedical Directors and Nurses\nPublic Safety and Emergency Mgmt. Officials\n\nPlease visit the EMS Today website for more information. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/ems-today-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210825
DTSTAMP:20230707T185419Z
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SUMMARY:FDIC International 2021
DESCRIPTION:FDIC International 2021 will take place August 19-24\, 2021 in Indianapolis\, Indiana. \nFDIC International offers 35\,000+ Fire & Rescue professionals from 65+ countries around the world\, quality world-class instructors\, classrooms\, workshops\, H.O.T. evolutions and the most innovative products and services available to the industry displayed by over 800 exhibiting companies. \nPre-Conference Workshops feature both 4-hour and 8-hour formats that provide an in-depth look at specific topics\, covering new areas of interest within the fire service\, as well as traditional training topics. Choose from a variety of topics and prepare to walk away with new insights\, ideas and approaches. \nPlease visit the FDIC International 2021 website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/fdic-international/
LOCATION:Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium (ICCLOS)\, 100 S. Capitol Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821
DTSTAMP:20230707T185419Z
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SUMMARY:AFAC21 by Interschutz
DESCRIPTION:The AFAC21 powered by Interschutz\, featuring the AFAC Conference\, Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia) National Conference and the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference\, will be held 17-20 August 2021 in Sydney\, Australia. \nAFAC21 is Australasia’s largest and most comprehensive emergency management conference and exhibition. The prior iteration attracted a record attendance of over 4\,000 emergency management personnel. \nAFAC21 will offer you an unrivalled opportunity to learn from international and local thought leaders across our multi-streamed\, two-day AFAC conference\, featuring additional streams from the Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia) National Conference and the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference. Following on from the conferences\, the Professional Development Program (PDP) will feature practical workshops and site tours held on Friday 20 August. \nHighlighted focus areas include: \n\nEmergency response\nConfined space\nHazardous solutions\nPPE equipment and fabrics\nSpatial and mapping\nSoftware and technology\nMitigation and hazard reduction\n\nPlease visit the AFAC21 website for more information on how to participate. \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/afac21-by-interschutz/
LOCATION:International Convention Centre\, 14 Darling Dr\, Sydney\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Webcast-Remote
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