The American Nuclear Society provides statements which reflect the Society's perspectives on issues of public interest that involve various aspects of nuclear science and technology. Position statements are prepared by key members whose relevant experience or publications inform the documents and then the documents are reviewed by ANS committees and divisions. The final position statements are approved by the Board of Directors.
The position statements are available below in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. You can search by title, year or position statement number.
Clear SearchANS President Letters of Support
- ANS Fukushima Support Letter – March 3, 2020
- ANS Letter to Australia on Nuclear Energy, September 5, 2019
- Letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy, September 4, 2019
- ANS-NIA letter to Sec. Perry, December 18, 2018
- Support Letter for Dr. Rita Baranwal, DOE Nomination, October 2018
- FY 2019 Budget Letter, October 2018
- NELA Support Letter, September 2018
- Joint NWPA letter, October 2017
- 2017 NEICA Letter of Support, March 9, 2017
- NEICA Senate Letters of Support, February 2, 2017
- Excess Uranium Management letter, September 19, 2016
- Director of Nuclear Energy Policy Support Letter, May 3, 2016
- S.2795, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, April 20, 2016
- S.2461 Letter of Support, January 22, 2016
- HR 4084 Letter of Support for NEICA, December 9, 2015
- China 123 Letter, July 6, 2015
- HR 1158, March 23, 2015
- Senate 3119 Letter, May 14, 2014
Categories
1. Nuclear Energy2. Regulations and Safety
3. Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Management
4. Non-proliferation and International Cooperation
5. Other Uses of Nuclear Technology
6. Environment and Health
7. Nuclear Engineering Education, Knowledge Transfer and Workforce Development
1. Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Technology's Critical Role In The World's Future Energy Supply (ANS-43-2019)
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Advanced Reactors (ANS-35-2018)
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U.S. Commercial Nuclear Power Plants: A Vital National Asset (ANS-26-2017)
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Small Modular Reactors (ANS-25-2011)
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External Costs of Energy Technologies (ANS-63-2010)
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International Cooperation for Expansion of Nuclear Energy* (ANS-79-2006)
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Fast Reactor Technology: A Path to Long-Term Energy Sustainability (ANS-74-2005)
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2. Regulations and Safetyback to top
Risk-Informed and Performance-Based Regulations for Nuclear Power Plants (ANS-46-2017)
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Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Reactors (ANS-13-2015)
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Nuclear Facility Safety Standards (ANS-24-2006)
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3. Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Managementback to top
Interim Storage of Used or Spent Nuclear Fuel (ANS-76-2017)
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Creation of an Independent Entity to Manage U.S. Used Nuclear Fuel (ANS-22-2015)
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Utilization of Surplus Weapons Plutonium As Mixed Oxide Fuel (ANS-47-2009)
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Licensing of Yucca Mountain as a Geological Repository for Radioactive Wastes (ANS-80-2009)
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Clearance of Solid Materials from Nuclear Facilities (ANS-50-2008)
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The Use of Thorium as Nuclear Fuel (ANS-78-2006)
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4. Non-proliferation and International Cooperationback to top
U.S. Global Nuclear Leadership Through Export-Driven Engagement (ANS-83-2012)
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Utilization of Surplus Weapons Plutonium As Mixed Oxide Fuel (ANS-47-2009)
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International Cooperation for Expansion of Nuclear Energy* (ANS-79-2006)
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The Use of Thorium as Nuclear Fuel (ANS-78-2006)
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5. Other Uses of Nuclear Technologyback to top
Food Irradiation (ANS-28-2009)
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Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion Systems (ANS-40-2009)
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Societal Benefits of Radiation (ANS-73-2008)
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The Use of Highly Enriched Uranium for the Production of Medical Isotopes (ANS-72-2005)
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U.S. Radioisotope Supply (ANS-30-2004)
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6. Environment and Healthback to top
A Declaration on Sustainable Development (ANS-37-2010)
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Societal Benefits of Radiation (ANS-73-2008)
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Health Effects of Low-Level Radiation (ANS-41-2001)
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7. Nuclear Engineering Education, Knowledge Transfer and Workforce Developmentback to top
Diversity in the Nuclear Profession (ANS-66-2018)
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Research and Training Reactors (ANS-53-2011)
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Stewardship of Nuclear Engineering Education (ANS-21-2007)
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Maintaining a Viable Nuclear Industry Workforce (ANS-29-2006)
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Nuclear Engineering Licensure (ANS-61-2003)
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Preserving Experimental Benchmark Work (ANS-48-1999)
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