The Future of Nuclear Power in the United States The Federation of American Scientists and Washington and Lee University Release New Nuclear Power Report

The Future of  Nuclear Power in the United States
The Federation of American Scientists and Washington and Lee University Release New Nuclear Power Report

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Lunch and Program
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
12:00 – 1:30 pm
The Capitol Visitor Center, SVC 203-02


In the wake of the devastating accident at the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan last March, the United States is re-evaluating the future of nuclear energy and the costs and benefits of nuclear power. Almost one year later, it is still too soon to know the full implications of this disaster for the United States and the global nuclear energy industry.   The Federation of American Scientists and Washington and Lee University will release a new report, "The Future of Nuclear Power in the United States," to educate the public and policymakers about where nuclear power in the United States appears to be headed despite economic challenges related to the construction of nuclear power plants, aging reactors, and the graying workforce.
Written by a group of distinguished experts, the report provides insights into the safety, security, building, financing, licensing, regulating and fueling of nuclear power plants. Additionally, the report offers a comparison of nuclear energy to other energy sources, and address topics such as managing spent nuclear fuel and associated wastes, and the potential commercialization of technologies such as small, modular reactors and Generation IV reactors.

When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
12:00 p.m. – Registration and Lunch
12:30 p.m. – Briefing
1:00 p.m. -- Questions and Discussion

Where: The Capitol Visitor Center
First Street, NE (at East Capitol St., NE)
Senate Meeting Room SVC 203-02

Directions: The Capitol Visitor Center entrance is underground on First St., NE at East Capitol St., NE; once you go through security, go through the glass doors and to the right to head down the escalator to the Senate Meeting Rooms.  Please check in at the Senate Appointments Desk near the escalator.

Who:
Moderator:
Dr. Charles D. Ferguson,  Federation of American Scientists


Speakers:
Dr. Albert V. Carr, Jr., Duane Morris LLP 
Mr. Stephen Maloney, Azuolas Risk AdvisorsDr. Ivan OelrichDr. Frank A. Settle, Washington and Lee University
Ms. Sharon Squassoni, Center for Strategic and International Studies

RSVP: Seating is limited.  Please reply by emailing rsvp@fas.org or contact Katie Colten at 202-454-4694 by Friday, February 3.