WM2024 Topic Listing

WM20-4E

Theme: WM2024 – Marking 50 Years: Proud of Our Past, Poised for the Future
Listed below are the proposed topics for the Waste Management 2024 Symposium (WM2024). The topics are grouped by the nine primary WM
tracks plus a tenth track for unassigned abstracts. If you can identify the relevant Track but not a specific topic for your subject, assign it to theprimary track number as a non-specified abstract (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.). If the primary tracks do not cover your topic or you are unsure of the correct topic
assignment, designate it for Topic #12.0. The Program Advisory Committee (PAC) Chair reassigns the abstracts in Topic #12.0 to the mostappropriate topic listed in one of the other eleven tracks.
Track 1
Track 2

Crosscutting Policies and Programs(CPP)
High-Level Radioactive Wastes, Spent Nuclear Fuel/Used Nuclear Fuel
(SNF/UNF) and Long-Lived Alpha/Transuranic Radioactive Waste(HLW)
Track 3 Low-Level, Intermediate Level, Mixed Waste, NORM, & TENORM(LLW)
Track 4 Nuclear Power Plant Waste & On-Site SNF/UNF Management(NPP)
Track 5 Packaging and Transportation(PAT)
Track 6 Decontamination & Decommissioning(D&D)
Track 7 Environmental Remediation(ER)
Track 8 Communications, Stakeholder & Indigenous Engagement and Professional Development (CS&PD)
Track 9 Special Topics and Multi-Track Cross Cutting Technology Topics(ST)
Track 10 Leveraging Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Education for the Future (STEM)
Track 11 Advanced Nuclear Reactors for Electrical Power and Other Applications(ANR)
Track 12 Miscellaneous: Unassigned & Late Abstracts, & Non-Paper Posters(MISC)

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The topics listed below fall into the following two main categories: Open – (Accepts abstracts from all authors and sources and does not have an “R”
prefix) or Restricted – (For topics where only the designated Organizers solicit and pre-designate the abstracts or presenters.) These topics are
prefixed with an “R” and are not open to all authors. Unless specifically directed by the Lead Organizer or an Organizer of that Topic, do not submit
your abstract to a topic number with the prefix “R.”
Abstracts submitted for the topics listed below may result in four different types of sessions: Oral, Poster, Panel or Roundtable. Unless noted
otherwise in the topic description or designated by the author, all the abstracts received are considered for an oral sessionbut may be reviewed andassigned to another type of session.
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Oral sessions require an accompanying paper and typically include a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation with five additional minutes allottedfor questions and answers for a total scheduled time of 25 minutes.

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Poster sessions require an accompanying paper, unless in Track 10, and require a poster displayed for 3-1/2 hours during the session. The
author must be present at the poster during two periods, ½ hour period at the front and a one-hour period at the end.

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Panel sessions may or may not require a paper and the presentation type and length is specified by the Lead Organizer. The focus is to convey
the latest information and promote discussion and debate among the panelists.

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Roundtable sessions may or may not require a paper and the presentations type and length is specified by the Lead Organizer. The focus is topromote extensive discussion with the audience and is a smaller audience than that for a panel.

Track Co-Chair – An experienced PAC member determined by PAC policies to co-manage a WM Track. One Co-chair is designated as the “Lead”
for that year and communicates with the other Co-Chairs, the Lead Organizers and the PAC Chair on the Track’s status.
Lead Organizer - A PAC member who sponsors a Topic. The Lead Organizer provides guidance and direction to the Organizers and assurescompliance with all PAC Policies and follows the Topic through session formation in September.
Organizer - A PAC or non-PAC member who receives prior approval of the appropriate Track Co-Chairs and/or PAC Chair to develop a WM Topicand assist in session and program development. The Organizer communicates frequently with the Lead Organizer. When someone accepts the
position as Organizer or Lead Organizer for an oral or poster Topic that means that volunteer is agreeing to solicit at least three abstracts for the
topic. Organizers and Lead Organizers should remind the author, when submitting their abstract online, to put the Organizer’s name if they were
solicited and to submit their abstract by the deadline. WMS recognizes the most active Organizers.
For more information on any topic, contact either the relevant Organizers or Track Co-Chairs listed below or:
Gary Benda, WM2024 PAC Chair, V: 803-345-2170, gbenda@wmarizona.org
Al Freitag, WM2024 Deputy PAC Chair, V: 914-475-1170, afreitag@wmarizona.org
Acronyms approved for WM2024 abstracts, papers, posters and PowerPoint presentations are listed at the end of this document on page 49.

11 - CROSSCUTTING POLICIES AND PROGRAMSRay Clark, US EPA (Lead Co-Chair), V: 202-343-9198, clark.ray@epa.gov
Craig Michaluk, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (Co-Chair), V: +1 204-470-1665, cmichaluk@aecl.ca
Eric Knox, Amentum (Co-Chair), V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com

This Track includes overall crosscutting policies and major programs. Similar topics that are not Track crosscutting and thus
specific to a single waste type (e.g. HLW, SNF, LLW, etc.) or program (e.g. ER, D&D, etc.) should be submitted to the specificTrack for that waste type or program. Presentations of waste management programs and policies at the national, multinational and international level are particularly encouraged. Other potential crosscutting or general topics include
crosscutting regulatory issues, contracting, legal aspects, permitting (licensing) and compliance activities, criteria andstandards development, privatization issues, legislation, enforcement agency and state issues (including multiparty
agreements), interface, and other high-level crosscutting issues that involve multiple waste types/programs or Tracks.
1.0 Crosscutting Policies and Programs - Non-specified Abstracts
Lead Organizer:
Ray Clark, US EPA, V: 202-343-9198, clark.ray@epa.gov

1.1 Crosscutting Policies and Programs - Posters

Lead Organizer:
Ray Clark, US EPA, V: 202-343-9198, clark.ray@epa.gov

1.2 WM2024 Featured Theme - 50 Years Celebrating Success: Building our Future Through Innovation
This topic includes solicited presentations/papers that demonstrate the WMS featured theme "Celebrating Success: Building
our Future Through Innovation". Abstracts received may be assigned to this or other related topics.
Lead Organizer:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org

1.3 Student Poster Competition: Future Industry LeadersThis topic focuses on all subjects that the annual WMS addresses, but as a non-paper student poster session. The goal of the
Topic is to expose the industry to the next generation of young professionals that will lead us in the future. Students will havethe opportunity to discuss their work and career goals with professionals in the industry. Students are encouraged to submit afull paper to the conference, though a summary is acceptable. The topic will be judged separately from other poster topics andawards for the best student posters will be conferred. Coordination with Track 8 is imperative for this topic.
Lead Organizer:
Robert O. Berry, Foxfire Scientific Inc, V: +44 161 292 7990, berry@foxfirescientific.com
Additional Organizers:
Leonel Lagos, Applied Research Center - FIU, V: 305-348-1810, lagosl@fiu.edu

1.4 Worldwide Regulatory and Oversight Programs for Waste Management - Challenges and Solutions*This topic considers presentations on new and/or updated local and national regulatory, oversight, and guidance programs forthe management and/or disposal of all types of radioactive wastes. While waste management and disposal programs are being
initiated, in development, or in progress, the various authorities are concerned with developing or amending guidance,
standards, and regulations to establish limits or guidelines to limit impacts on humans and the environment frommanagement, treatment and disposal programs. Also included are programs designed to track or project impacts from those
programs and improve oversight or regulatory frameworks as well as describing ways countries work together to shareknowledge on licensing and regulation of nuclear waste storage and disposal.
Lead Organizer:
Ray Clark, US EPA, V: 202-343-9198, clark.ray@epa.gov
Additional Organizers:
Leonel Lagos, Applied Research Center - FIU, V: 305-348-1810, lagosl@fiu.edu

2Rob Seifert, US DOE HQ, V: 301-250-5239, robert.seifert@em.doe.gov
Christine Wipfli, US Department of Defense (DOD), V: +1 603-710-8288, cmwipfli@gmail.com

1.5 Worldwide Perspectives of Radioactive Waste Management - Challenges and Solutions*This topic accepts abstracts on a cross-section of views from national programs for long-term solutions to the management ofradioactive waste (HLW, SNF/UNF, TRU waste, and LLW/ILW) from past, current, and future sources including GEN III and
GEN IV nuclear power plants. Such solutions may include long-term storage, deep geological disposal, partitioning,transmutation, or maintaining status quo.
Lead Organizer:
John Mathieson, Consultant, V: +44 7557 394896, jmathieson@wmarizona.org
Additional Organizers:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com
Craig Michaluk, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, V: +1 204-470-1665, cmichaluk@aecl.ca

R1.1 Waste Management Symposium 2024 Plenary Session
The plenary panel will focus on government and industry world leaders speaking on the pressing issues facing radioactive
waste management in 2024 and beyond.
Lead Organizer:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org
Additional Organizers:
Susan A. Walter, WM Symposia, Inc., V: 865-208-9714, swalter@wmarizona.org
Susan Stiger, Bechtel, V: 208-757-7395, sgstiger@bechtel.com

R1.2 WM2024 Featured Theme - 50 Years Celebrating Success: Building our Future Through Innovation
This session focuses on Celebrating Success: Building our Future Through Innovation. Panelists will discuss the 50 year theme.
Lead Organizer:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org

R1.3 a-b Panel: DOE EM Initiatives
These sessions focus on themes and initiatives designated by DOE EM Headquarters.
Lead Organizer:
Kristen Ellis, US DOE, V: +1 202-586-5810, kristen.ellis@hq.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org
Susan A. Walter, WM Symposia, Inc., V: 865-208-9714, swalter@wmarizona.org
Erik Olds, US DOE EM, V: 509-372-8656, theodore.olds@em.doe.gov

R1.4 Panel: Hot Topics in US DOE Environmental Management
This session focuses on Senior US DOE Managers from Washington, D.C. speaking on the pressing issues facing US DOE EM
sites.
Lead Organizer:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org
Additional Organizers:
Martin Schneider, Longenecker & Associates, V: 202-360-5643, mschneider@la-inc.com
Kristen Ellis, US DOE, V: +1 202-586-5810, kristen.ellis@hq.doe.gov

R1.5 DOE-EM Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) Posters
This invited poster session focuses on students and interns in the DOE-EM Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program(MSIPP).

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Lead Organizer:
Vivian Holloway, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-646-2670, vivian.holloway@srnl.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Andrew Fellinger, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-507-5163, a.fellinger@srnl.doe.gov
Mike Serrato, S&K Logistics Services, LLC, V: 803-725-5200, michael.serrato@srs.gov

R1.6 Panel: Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG)
This session will focus on a specific topic selected by EFCOG. EFCOG promotes excellence in all aspects of the operation,
management, and integration of US DOE facilities in a safe, environmentally sound, efficient and cost-effective manner throughthe ongoing exchange of information on lessons learned. The purpose of this knowledge portal is to provide a vehicle to allow
members to keep abreast of the latest news, issues, and events across the US DOE complex; for the sharing of innovative ideas
and practices; and to collaborate virtually on the development and implementation of new processes and practices.
Lead Organizer:
John Longenecker, Longenecker & Associates, V: +1 702-493-5363, jlongenecker@la-inc.com
Additional Organizers:
Sandra Fairchild, UCOR, V: +8032958656, sandra.fairchild@orcc.doe.gov
Martin Schneider, Longenecker & Associates, V: 202-360-5643, mschneider@la-inc.com

R1.7 Roundtable: Waste Management - Energy Facilities Contractor Operating Group (EFCOG WM)
This session focuses on the WM EFCOG working group and will meet to discuss a variety of issues of importance to US DOE
waste management operations. The purpose of the WM EFCOG is to seek out and promote the best management and operating
practices, cost effective technologies and disposal options for all waste streams generated at US DOE facilities whether
destined for US DOE or commercial facilities. Each site representative will provide a radioactive waste management lessons
learned briefing.
Lead Organizer:
Renee Echols, FireWater Associates, LLC, V: 865-599-4064, rechols@firewaterllc.com
Additional Organizers:
Tammy Monday, AVANTech, V: 865-599-9605, tmonday@avantechinc.com
Sonny Goldston, Consultant, V: +1 803-292-1079, sonnygoldston@gmail.com
Jeff England, NAC International, V: 770-605-3250, jengland@nacintl.com

R1.8 International Partnerships on Nuclear Energy & DOE Radwaste Cleanup – Engaging for SuccessThis session focuses on the processes and timelines for International Partnerships on Nuclear Energy & DOE Radwaste
Cleanup including the Municipalities
Lead Organizer:
Kara Colton, Energy Communities Alliance, V: +7038643520, kara.colton@energyca.org

R1.9 a-b Panel: The IAEA Special Session for WM2024 - To Be Determined
This session focuses on the WM2024 Special Session organized by the IAEA.
Lead Organizer:
Stefan Mayer, IAEA, V: 43-2600-22672, s.mayer@iaea.org
Additional Organizers:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org
Rebecca Robbins, IAEA, V: +43 2600 22659, r.a.robbins@iaea.org

R1.10 Panel: The IAEA Special Session for WM2024 - TBD
This session focuses on a special topic selected by IAEA for WM2024.

Lead Organizer:
Horst Monken Fernandes, IAEA, V: +43 699 16524673, monkenhorst@yahoo.com.br
Additional Organizers:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org

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R1.11 Panel: International Perspectives: Achieving Support and Consent - Based Programs for Nuclear Waste
Repositories
This session focuses on providing international perspectives on consent- based program and support for permanent nuclear
waste geological repositories. The panel discussion will address the ongoing efforts by the US DOE on Consent-Based siting
and the panel will draw upon lessons learned from current US award contractors and Finland, UK, US DOE, as well as by IAEA.
What approaches have been the most successful and what are the lessons learned for countries striving to develop nuclear
waste disposal. The US experience in developing the Waste Isolation Pilot Project (WIPP) will be examined given its successful
outcome and progress/status in the US since the Blue Ribbon Commission report will also be discussed. This featured WMS
panel along the other concurrent sessions end with a grand finale Thursday reception. A networking event that you do notwant to miss!!
Lead Organizer:
Larry Camper, Advoco Professional Services, LLC, V: 301-452-1758, camp1020@comcast.net
Additional Organizers:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org

R1.12 Panel: US DOE EM Annual Business Opportunity Forum
This session focuses on the US DOE voluntary partnering initiative established in 2010 allowing for a collaborative approach
between the government and contractors to achieve results. Organized by the US DOE EM Office of Acquisition and ProjectManagement, the Business Opportunity Forum is an outreach event that gives companies the chance to learn the latest news
about opportunities and doing business with EM. The goal is ensuring an open dialogue with all those involved in doing
business with EM. The forum will review the status of every major EM procurement under way and EM progress in awardingthese contracts. It will also outline opportunities for contractors to receive information about upcoming procurement's andsubmit their qualification statements for consideration.
Lead Organizer:
Anne Marie Bird, US DOE Office of Environmental Management, V: +1 513-256-2141, annemarie.bird@emcbc.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Aaron Deckard, US DOE, V: +5134469032, aaron.deckard@emcbc.doe.gov
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org

R1.13 A-B Panel: DOE Complex Wide Procurement and Contracting Opportunities
This session focuses on procurement and contracting opportunities within the DOE Complex. Goods and services being
considered for these procurements include: decontamination and decommissioning, remediation, transportation and disposalof radioactive waste, health physics, emergency response planning and training, lab services, R&D products, waste treatment,
maintenance, A/E and professional consulting. This panel complements Topic R1.14 DOE EM Initiatives and Topic R1.12, US
DOE Spring Forum. These panels are open to all WM participants, including Exhibitors.
Lead Organizer:
Vanessa Hatfield, Waseyabek Development Company, V: +1 706-726-2428, vhatfield@wfedservices.com
Additional Organizers:
Brittany Floyd, E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc., V: +1 803-642-5990, Brittany.floyd@e2.com
Paivi Nettamo, CDM Smith, V: +1 703-691-6500, nettamopm@cdmsmith.com
Rob Staton, Akima, V: 8034131404, rob.staton@akima.com

R1.14 Panel: US DOE Tier 1 End State Contracting and Task Order Implementation Status
This session focuses on DOE Tier 1 End State Contracts. The panel includes perspectives from federal officials and industry
representatives at Idaho, Oak Ridge and Savannah River which are executing DOE's End-State contracting model. This panel
will provide an update on DOE’s End-State contract model and share successful techniques and methods applied to task ordernegotiations and implementation, including challenges encountered and lessons learned post contract awards. The panel will
be open to all WM participants, including Exhibitors.
Lead Organizer:
Cathy Hickey, Riemke Professional Solutions, Inc., V: 865-621-8494, tryopt1@aol.com
Additional Organizers:
Susan Stiger, Bechtel, V: 208-757-7395, sgstiger@bechtel.com
Angela Watmore, US DOE EM, V: 202-586-5000, Angela.Watmore@em.doe.gov

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R1.15 Panel: Tech Transfer & Commercialization: Innovative Solutions for Domestic and International Opportunities
This session focuses on the connection between innovative solutions and the various industries looking for more efficientmethods, products, and processes in Tech Transfer and Commercialization. This panel has interest across the entire
conference base, whether they are encountering a challenge, introducing an innovative solution, or are the host that is trying
to get from a pure research / Research, Development, Demonstration, Testing, and Evaluation solution to one that iscommercially viable and robust enough for long term and/or high risk deployment scenarios and which will support greater
chance of success and positive outcomes. The range of participants US and non-US national lab personnel; the US DOE and its
worldwide counterparts; US and non-US participants from academia, industry, private organizations, national, local, State, andtribal governments, representation from several U.S. federal agencies, as well as researchers, students, and entrepreneurs.
Lead Organizer:
Ming Zhu, US DOE, V: 301-903-9240, Ming.Zhu@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
John Mathieson, Consultant, V: +44 7557 394896, jmathieson@wmarizona.org

R1.16 Strategies to Increase Efficiency, Reduce Cost, Accelerate Work, and Maintain Operational Excellence
The session focuses on results-based project execution and ways to improve the effectiveness of operations while increasing
efficiency and reducing cost. Panelists will discuss best practices and lessons learned from their sites and projects as theywork within budgetary, resource and technological constraints. Panelists will include senior leadership from the US, theUnited Kingdom, and Canada.
Lead Organizer:
Judith Connell, Fluor, V: 509-531-4484, Judy.Connell@fluorgov.com
Additional Organizers:
Dennis Carr, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, V: +1 803-952-8785, dennis.carr@srs.gov
John Longenecker, Longenecker & Associates, V: +1 702-493-5363, jlongenecker@la-inc.com

R1.17 Panel: Collaboration Across Borders to Deliver Cleanup and Decommissioning Challenges
This session focuses on the U.S., U.K., Canada, and France to discuss their international collaborative activities. Despite thechallenges of the last couple years, joint progress has been made in areas such as sustainability, workforce development, andtechnology sharing. The panel will detail recent and upcoming collaboration opportunities that connect with the WM2024
theme.
Lead Organizer:
Ashley Furman, Longenecker & Associates, V: +1 919-888-1991, afurman@la-inc.com
Additional Organizers:
John Mathieson, Consultant, V: +44 7557 394896, jmathieson@wmarizona.org
Laurie Judd, Longenecker & Associates, V: 202-841-2435, ljudd@la-inc.com
Joceline Nahigian, US DOE, V: +1 301-250-3409, joceline.nahigian@hq.doe.gov

R1.18 Panel: Emerging Middle East Nuclear States’ Status and Plans
This panel focuses on the status and plans of Middle Eastern nations for radioactive waste management. Many mid-east
nations have made initial steps towards adding nuclear power to their energy portfolio. The panel allows these plans to beshared among the more mature nuclear waste management programs elsewhere around the world. The topic will contrast andcompare the nations’ different plans and allow participants to validate the pathways being taken.
Lead Organizer:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com
Additional Organizers:
John Mathieson, Consultant, V: +44 7557 394896, jmathieson@wmarizona.org

R1.19 Panel: Integrating Economic Redevelopment and Workforce Transition Into Site Closure PlanningThis session focuses on the need to consider post – closure impacts to the long-term site workforce and communities in DOE's
approach to accelerated site cleanup and expedited reduction of long-term financial liabilities. At sites where Cold-War
workers shifted from weapons production to the cleanup effort, a more holistic approach to the workforce transition Post-EM
cleanup is needed. This holistic approach would include incentives for expedited closure, trade re-training, and a vision for
future site commercial activities. The panel will also focus on the importance of the right workforce incentives that includes

6appropriate training for displaced workers so that they can be integrated into a next job. Another key aspect of this discussion
will be to re-assess the current and future land use opportunities related to land re-use concepts. By re-arranging cleanup
sequencing is it possible to divest concepts.
Lead Organizer:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com
Additional Organizers:
Jennie Stults, Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), V: +1 509-521-7471, Jennie.Stults@amentum.com
Paul Longsworth, Westinghouse Government Services, V: +1 571-422-1403, plongsworth@westinghousegovservices.com

R1.20 Panel: Progress at Sellafield
This session focuses on the progress and issues that Sellafield Ltd has faced over the past years since the change from a Parent
Body Organization (PBO) to a subsidiary of the NDA. The panel will describe some of the many changes that have occurred
such as the cessation of reprocessing and the transition into a conventional “clean up and decommissioning site”. Specificexamples will be highlighted included progress in the most hazardous facilities in Europe (commonly known as the legacy
ponds and silos) along with broad front decommissioning of some of the original facilities that were built in the 1950’S and
60’s. The panel will also describe the investment that has been made in making the site more resilient to adverse events anddescribe the change in approach to working in partnership with the supply chain for program and project delivery using
alternative contractual mechanisms.
Lead Organizer:
Roger Cowton, Sellafield Ltd, V: +44 7739 301250, roger.m.cowton@sellafieldsites.com
Additional Organizers:
John Mathieson, Consultant, V: +44 7557 394896, jmathieson@wmarizona.org
Fred Sheil, Sheil Consulting Ltd, V: +44 1900 821061, fred@sheil.myzen.co.uk

R1.21 Panel: Update of the DOE Hanford Site
This session focuses on the accomplishments and developments at the US DOE’s Hanford Site in Richland, WA. The session
features the various representatives from the DOE Hanford Site including the DOE and its contractors.
Lead Organizer:
Tom Brouns, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: 509-372-6265, tom.brouns@pnnl.gov

R1.22 Panel: Savannah River National Laboratory Regulatory Center of Excellence (RCE)This session focuses on the area of regulatory and technical needs for the US DOE that require or would benefit from support
from US and Non-US National Labs.
Lead Organizer:
Rob Seifert, US DOE HQ, V: 301-250-5239, robert.seifert@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Christine Gelles, Longenecker & Associates, V: 301 508 0177, cgelles@la-inc.com
Stephanie Jacobs, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-522-4949, stephanie.jacobs@srnl.doe.gov

R1.23 Panel: Update on the DOE Portsmouth, OH and Paducah, KY Sites
This session focuses on the DOE’s Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO), which is responsible for management andcleanup at the Portsmouth, Ohio and Paducah, Kentucky former Gaseous Diffusion Plant sites. Portsmouth is focused on initial
phases of D&D of the plant – principally legacy structures and disposition of process gas equipment. Paducah is focused on soil
and groundwater remediation while negotiating the change in operational status of the USEC-leased enrichment facilities andpreparing for future D&D. Both sites are ramping up production at their DUF6 conversion plants. DOE recently announced
negotiations for potential continued use of selected Paducah facilities and sale of some of its DUF6 inventory.
Lead Organizer:
Yvette Cantrell, Portsmouth Paducah Project Office, V: 865-405-3199, yvette.cantrell@pppo.gov
Additional Organizers:
Kearney Ackermann, Atkins Nuclear Secured, V: 502-291-2006, kearney.ackermann@atkinsglobalns.com

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R1.24 Panel: Environmental Cleanup in Oak Ridge, TN: A New Chapter
This session focuses on the accomplishments of environmental cleanup at US DOE’s Oak Ridge Reservation in Oak Ridge,
Tennessee. The session features representatives from the DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and its
contractors, UCOR and Isotek, in exploring the partnerships and performance excellence that have made the difference inachieving success. In this session, representatives from the DOE Office of Environmental Management and its contractors,
UCOR and Isotek, will report on the past year of cleanup on the Oak Ridge Reservation and what’s next for the program.
Panelists will discuss critical projects and milestones ahead as well as strategic focus areas to achieve success.
Lead Organizer:
Sonya Johnson, UCOR, LLC, V: +1 702-219-1073, Sonya.Johnson@orcc.doe.gov

R1.25 Panel: The State of EPA Involvement on the DOE NPL Sites
This session focuses on the perspectives of EPA staff with key roles in overseeing DOE federal facility NPL sites. Federal facilitysites currently have about half of the total remedy decisions of entire Superfund program of sites on the National Priorities List
(NPL). This is a mature cleanup program and these sites have complex issues remaining, and expensive remedies. Site specificdecision making allows for flexibility, but can present consistency challenges. Remedy decisions should be based on risk andanticipated land use, and communities and stakeholders that live around the sites have a voice in the remedy decision.
Lead Organizer:
Stuart Walker, US EPA, V: 703-603-8748, walker.stuart@epa.gov
Additional Organizers:
Jon Richards, US EPA REG 4, V: +4044311340, richards.jon@epa.gov
Jana Dawson, US EPA, V: +1 404-562-8329, dawson.jana@epa.gov

R1.26 Panel: DOE EM Nuclear Safety Oversight Panel
This session focuses on the DOE Office of Safety, Security, and Quality Assurance in providing nuclear and facility safety
oversight for the EM field sites. Oversight activities are driven by requirements, observed trends, areas of concern andtriggering events. In FY20, EM adjusted its oversight strategy to improve alignment with requirements and ensure timely andeffective oversight of safety, security and quality assurance throughout the EM Complex. The EM Central Technical Authority(CTA) is responsible for maintaining operational awareness of the implementation of nuclear safety requirements and thestaffing resources to fulfill nuclear safety responsibilities. This panel will discuss the lessons learned from CTA safety reviews
performed in FY21-FY22, lessons learned from these reviews, and the strategy for future reviews.
Lead Organizer:
Amanda Anderson, US DOE, V: 240-702-5556, amanda.anderson@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org

R1.27 Panel: Discussion of Arctic Monitoring and Assessment ProgramThis session focuses on the Artic Monitoring and Assessment Program. As impact of global climate changes are observed, thenexus between climate change and radiation monitoring results are better understood, increased awareness is important.
Lead Organizer:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com
Additional Organizers:
Amanda Anderson, US DOE, V: 240-702-5556, amanda.anderson@em.doe.gov
John Mathieson, Consultant, V: +44 7557 394896, jmathieson@wmarizona.org

R1.28 Panel: Justice 40: Overview and Initiatives
This session focuses on Justice 40. Justice 40 is an interconnected US government program effort to ensure that Federal
agencies work with states, local governments, and local communities to provide benefits from Federal government
investments in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communities. The panel will provide discussion and insights on thepotential impacts to local workforce needs, environmental justice to the community, research needs, and potential funding to
the local area.
Lead Organizer:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com

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Nicole Nelson-Jean, US DOE EM, V: +1 202-586-5000, Nicole.Nelson-Jean@em.doe.gov
Lessie Price, Amentum, V: +1 803-761-2017, Lessie.Price@amentum.com

R1.29 Panel: Cleanup Projects that Got It Right: Non-Technical Lessons
The session focuses on non-technical lessons learned from (DOE and potentially NDA) projects that appear to have it right.
This panel will focus on human resources efforts, training, public engagement, public private partnerships, site redevelopment
and other non-technical aspects of project and mission success.
Lead Organizer:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com
Additional Organizers:
Lisa Tharp-Bernard, Amentum, V: 803-292-5058, lisa.tharp-bernard@amentum.com

R1.30 Panel: PREDIS (PRE-DISposal) European Waste Management Collaboration
This session focuses on PREDIS (PRE-DISposal) and the multinational activities from over 40 organizations and 18 countries.
It covers many areas ranging from treatment of metals and organic wastes through to the automation of waste stores. Thissession will also highlight other initiatives such as the SHARE decommissioning project.
Lead Organizer:
Anthony Banford, UK National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +44 7715 043778, anthony.w.banford@uknnl.com
Additional Organizers:
Erika Holt, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, V: +358 40 5931986, erika.holt@vtt.fi

R1.31 a-b Panel: DOE Legacy Management (LM) Initiatives
These sessions focus on themes and initiatives designated by DOE Office of Legacy Management.
Lead Organizer:
Darina Castillo, US DOE, V: 720-377-3824, Darina.Castillo@LM.DOE.gov
Additional Organizers:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org

R1.32 US DOE OSDBU MPA & SCMC

Additional Organizers:
Vanessa Hatfield, Waseyabek Development Company, V: +1 706-726-2428, vhatfield@wfedservices.com

R1.33 EMCBC - The US DOE EM "Swiss Army Knife"

Lead Organizer:
Cathy Hickey, Riemke Professional Solutions, Inc., V: 865-621-8494, tryopt1@aol.com
Additional Organizers:
Melody Bell, US DOE, V: 240-751-3072, melody.bell@emcbc.doe.gov
Aaron Deckard, US DOE, V: +5134469032, aaron.deckard@emcbc.doe.gov

R1.34 US DOE EMCBC Reverse Industry Day Implementation Input

Lead Organizer:
Aaron Deckard, US DOE, V: +5134469032, aaron.deckard@emcbc.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Cathy Hickey, Riemke Professional Solutions, Inc., V: 865-621-8494, tryopt1@aol.com

R1.35 Update of the DOE Savannah River Site
This session focuses on the accomplishments and developments at the US DOE’s Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC. The
session features the various representatives from the DOE SRS site including the DOE and its contractors.

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Lead Organizer:
Amy Boyette, US DOE - Savannah River Operations Office, V: +1 803-952-6120, amy.boyette@srs.gov
Additional Organizers:
Larry Ling, Savannah River Mission Completion, V: 803-208-0651, L.Ling@Srs.Gov
Connie Herman, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: 803-725-5306, connie.herman@srnl.doe.gov

R1.36 Update of the DOE INL Site
This session focuses on the accomplishments and developments at the US DOE’s Idaho National Laboratory Site (INL) in Idaho
Falls, ID. The session features the various representatives from the DOE INL site including the DOE and its contractors.
Additional Organizers:
Rick Demmer, MARCOM, V: 208-589-4858, dcondude@gmail.com
Robert Miklos, Idaho National Laboratory, V: +1 208-881-8042, robert.miklos@inl.gov
Ann Riedesel, Fluor, V: +1 208-569-6320, ann.riedesel@fluorgov.com

R1.37 Update of the DOE West Valley Site
This session focuses on the accomplishments and developments at the US DOE’s West Valley (WVDP) in West Valley, NY. The
session features the various representatives from the DOE WVDP site including the DOE and its contractors.
Lead Organizer:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org
Additional Organizers:
Joe Pillittere, CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley, LLC, V: 716-942-4996, Joseph.Pillittere@chbwv.com
Melody Bell, US DOE, V: 240-751-3072, melody.bell@emcbc.doe.gov

R1.38 Update of the DOE LANL Site
This session focuses on the accomplishments and developments at the US DOE’s Los Alamos National Laboratory Site (LANL)
in Los Alamos, NM. The session features the various representatives from the DOE LANL site including the DOE and its
contractors.
Additional Organizers:
Erich Evered, N3B Los Alamos, V: +1 505-309-1360, erich.evered@em-la.doe.gov
Jeannette Hyatt, Triad National Security, LLC, V: +1 505-695-8478, Jhyatt@lanl.gov
Paul Dixon, Los Alamos National Laboratory, V: 505-699-1744, p_dixon@lanl.gov

R1.39 Producing Solutions and Creating Acceptable Disposal Pathways for all DOE Radioactive Waste Streams?
This session focuses on producing solutions and moving forward with US DOE Cleanup by creating acceptable disposal
pathways for all radioactive waste streams by the ECA.
Lead Organizer:
Kara Colton, Energy Communities Alliance, V: +7038643520, kara.colton@energyca.org

R1.40 Focusing on US Legacy HLW, SNF, and Consent-Based Siting – Moving the Process Forward (1/2)
This session focuses on the re-start of DOE’s consent-based siting initiative, and how to ensure past experiences inform newefforts.
Lead Organizer:
Kara Colton, Energy Communities Alliance, V: +7038643520, kara.colton@energyca.org

R1.41 Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) – Business Meeting (Invited Only)
This session focuses on the business activities of the ECA in producing solutions and moving forward with US DOE Cleanup by
creating acceptable disposal pathways for all radioactive waste streams

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Lead Organizer:
Kara Colton, Energy Communities Alliance, V: +7038643520, kara.colton@energyca.org

R1.42 Update on Australia / ANSTOThis session focused on the activities in Australia. Panellist will include speakers on an • Update on the commissioning theSynroc facility • The Role of ANSTO Synroc technology for closing the Advanced Nuclear Reactors fuel cycle • Australian low
level radioactive waste repository • Australian borehole repository • CORIS 360 technology • HIFAR decommissioning
Lead Organizer:
Constantinos (Con) Lyras, ANSTO, V: +61 2 9717 3382, con.lyras@ansto.gov.au
Additional Organizers:
Anton Peristyy, ANSTO, V: +61 458 748 774, peristya@ansto.gov.au

R1.43 Intern Research Posters Featuring US DOE Savannah River National Laboratory
This topic showcases the research projects that the Savannah River National Laboratory Interns supported and/or contributedfor SRS.
Lead Organizer:
Jen Wohlwend, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-617-8239, Jennifer.Wohlwend@srnl.doe.gov

R1.44 US DOE NNSA Procurement Activities

Lead Organizer:
Cathy Hickey, Riemke Professional Solutions, Inc., V: 865-621-8494, tryopt1@aol.com
Additional Organizers:
Robert Raines, Atkins, V: 865-406-4593, robert.raines@atkinsglobalns.com

R1.45 Non-US Procurement Opportunities
This sessions focused on procurement activities outside the US, including United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, France andGermany.
Additional Organizers:
Craig Michaluk, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, V: +1 204-470-1665, cmichaluk@aecl.ca
Anthony Banford, UK National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +44 7715 043778, anthony.w.banford@uknnl.com

R1.46 Update of the DOE EMCBC Sites (DOE EM Focus)
This session focuses on the accomplishments and developments at the US DOE’s EM sites managed by EMCBC in Cincinnati,
OH. The session features the various representatives from the DOE site including EM activities at West Valley, NY; Brookhaven,
NY; Nevada Test Site; MOAB, UT; ETEC , CA; LBNL and LLNL in CA.
Additional Organizers:
Aaron Deckard, US DOE, V: +5134469032, aaron.deckard@emcbc.doe.gov
Melody Bell, US DOE, V: 240-751-3072, melody.bell@emcbc.doe.gov
Anne Marie Bird, US DOE Office of Environmental Management, V: +1 513-256-2141, annemarie.bird@emcbc.doe.gov

R1.47 Additional Emerging Contracting Opportunities in the US Federal Market

Lead Organizer:
Vanessa Hatfield, Waseyabek Development Company, V: +1 706-726-2428, vhatfield@wfedservices.com

R1.48 US DOE NE/ Office of Science - Contracting Opportunities

Lead Organizer:
Cathy Hickey, Riemke Professional Solutions, Inc., V: 865-621-8494, tryopt1@aol.com

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Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org

R1.49 Unlocking Success: Proven Strategies for Winning US Government Proposals
This session will focus on strategies to win US Government Proposals. Our experts will shed light on the fundamental
strategies applicable to all government proposals, while delving into specific tactics that have proven particularly effective forsecuring US DOE Tier 1 and 2 contracts. Benefit from their wealth of knowledge as they share practical insights and real-world
examples that can elevate your proposal game to new heights. Discover the key to securing government contracts with ourpanel of consultants and business executives who collectively have extensive experience in successfully winning Tier 1 andTier 2 contracts with the US DOE and other government agencies. During the panel, our speakers will deliver initial remarks,
sharing their extensive experience. Following their presentations, we encourage the audience to actively participate by asking
questions (excluding any discussions of ongoing procurements, of course). This interactive exchange promises to provide
attendees with additional valuable takeaways and actionable strategies. We welcome your active participation!
Lead Organizer:
Cathy Hickey, Riemke Professional Solutions, Inc., V: 865-621-8494, tryopt1@aol.com
Additional Organizers:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com

2 - HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES (HLW), SPENT/USED NUCLEAR FUEL (SNF/UNF) AND LONG-LIVED
ALPHA/TRANSURANIC RADIOACTIVE WASTE (TRU)
Tom Brouns, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (Lead Co-Chair), V: 509-372-6265, tom.brouns@pnnl.gov
Thilo von Berlepsch, BGE TECHNOLOGY GmbH (Co-Chair), V: +49 5171 431517, thilo.berlepsch@bge.de
Steven Thomson, National Nuclear Laboratory (Co-Chair), V: +44 1946 556622, steven.thomson@uknnl.com
J.R. Stroble, US DOE (Co-Chair), V: +1 575-706-0100, j.r.stroble@cbfo.doe.gov
Robert Jubin, Consultant (Co-Chair), V: +1 865-924-1568, RTJubin1@comcast.net

This Track covers all long-lived alpha/TRU waste, SNF/UNF and HLW operations from generation and storage throughcharacterization, treatment and disposal. It also covers associated technology development and deployment;
recycling/reprocessing strategies and technologies; periodic progress updates oriented to specific achievements in waste
removal and disposal activities, and overlapping issues including: interim and final disposition strategies for SNF/UNF and
HLW, associated environmental permitting and monitoring of stored waste, waste processing alternatives, waste form, deep
geologic disposal and operating facility performance and risk assessment, and the impacts of directly associated regulations
and standards.
2.0 HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-lived Alpha/TRU Waste - Non-Specified Abstracts

Lead Organizer:
Tom Brouns, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: 509-372-6265, tom.brouns@pnnl.gov

2.1 HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-lived Alpha/TRU Waste - Posters

Lead Organizer:
Tom Brouns, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: 509-372-6265, tom.brouns@pnnl.gov

2.2 HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-Lived Alpha/TRU Programs and Policies
This topic accepts abstracts on the disposition of spent/used nuclear fuel (SNF/UNF), HLW, TRU waste, and other long-lived
non-LLW that cut across two or more of the major Track 2 categories of storage and retrieval, treatment, and deep geologic
disposal. Abstracts may include major programs or policy initiatives that have broad impact on the future direction of waste
generation and/or disposition (storage, treatment, and disposal). Abstracts may include characterization, waste acceptancecriteria, technology development and/or demonstration, operational lessons learned, and policy and regulations.
Lead Organizer:
Tom Brouns, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: 509-372-6265, tom.brouns@pnnl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Sal Golub, US DOE, V: +1 301-448-6031, sal.golub@hq.doe.gov
Sharon Robinson, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, V: 865-574-6779, Robinsonsm@ornl.Gov

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Storage and Retrieval of HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-lived Alpha/TRU
This category covers the storage of highly radioactive wastes including HLW, TRU, SNF, UNF and other long-lived materials instorage areas or vessels prior to retrieval for processing and treatment, and in interim storage areas prior to transport for
disposal. Topic Abstracts for the storage and retrieval category may cover areas of waste characterization, waste acceptancecriteria, monitoring and analysis of the integrity of storage systems, waste mixing, mobilization, retrieval, consolidation ofwastes, and storage of said wastes prior to transport for further processing or disposal. This category also covers the retrievalof wastes from storage areas. The storage and retrieval category are divided into key topics 2.3 - 2.5 based on waste type.

2.3 Storage and Retrieval of Spent/Used Nuclear Fuel*This topic accepts abstracts for technical papers on storage and retrieval of Spent/Used Nuclear Fuel.
Lead Organizer:
John Gregory, Savannah River Mission Completion, V: 803-443-9772, john.gregory@srs.gov
Additional Organizers:
Steven Thomson, National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +44 1946 556622, steven.thomson@uknnl.com
Ashley Furman, Longenecker & Associates, V: +1 919-888-1991, afurman@la-inc.com

2.4 Storage and Retrieval of HLWThis topic accepts abstracts on the storage and retrieval of liquid and solid HLW in tanks or other vessels prior to processing
and treatment, including characterization, waste acceptance criteria, and monitoring of the vessels and wastes. The topic also
includes interim storage of treated (e.g., immobilized) HLW prior to transport for disposal. This topic also includes abstracts
that focus on improvements for evaporator operation, managing the design life for existing tanks, plans for improving
infrastructure or plans for building new storage capability.
Lead Organizer:
Jonathan Bricker, Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), V: 352-339-4804, jonathan_m_bricker@rl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Vijay Jain, Savannah River Mission Completion, V: +8035074448, Vijay.Jain@srs.gov
Terry Sams, Retired Engineering Executive, V: +1 509-420-0217, tlsnfs@aol.com

2.5 TRU Waste Disposition
This topic accepts abstract for technical papers on retrieval, storage, characterization, and treatment of TRU Waste prior totransferring the waste to a WIPP Certified Program or TRU and Long-Lived Alpha Waste storage and retrieval issues in othercountries. Of particular interest is the comparison of TRU drums from the US DOE LANL and Idaho sites.
Lead Organizer:
J.R. Stroble, US DOE, V: +1 575-706-0100, j.r.stroble@cbfo.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Elizabeth (Betsy) Forinash, US DOE EM, V: +1 301-250-3539, betsy.forinash@em.doe.gov

Treatment of HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-lived Alpha/TRU
This category covers the treatment of SNF/UNF, HLW, TRU waste, and other Long-lived Alpha Wastes enabling recycling of
nuclear materials for beneficial use, reducing the toxicity or hazard of nuclear materials, and/or producing waste forms
particularly suitable for safe disposal. Abstracts for treatment may cover areas of characterization, in-process monitoring,liquid and sludge transport, process development, scale-up, testing, modeling, design, operational lessons learned and waste
form performance. The treatment category is divided into the following key topics 2.6 - 2.9 based on general processing steps
used in the nuclear fuel cycle:
2.6 Update on Salt and Supernate Tank Waste Processing
This topic accepts abstracts on salt and supernate processing at the Hanford and Savannah River Sites, where new facilities
and tank-side cesium removal processes are being commissioned or tested to enable progress in tank waste treatment.
Lead Organizer:
Vijay Jain, Savannah River Mission Completion, V: +8035074448, Vijay.Jain@srs.gov
Additional Organizers:
Sharon Robinson, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, V: 865-574-6779, Robinsonsm@ornl.Gov
Todd Wagnon, Washington River Protection Solutions, V: 509-376-8406, todd_j_wagnon@rl.gov

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2.7 Current and Future Reprocessing/Recycling and Separation of HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-lived Alpha/TRU
This topic accepts abstracts on both reprocessing/recycling of SNF/UNF, as well as the pretreatment of stored liquid and solid
HLW from previous reprocessing operations. This topic also accepts abstracts on HLW arising from proposed future fuelcycles, and how they can be stored and processed. Separation includes dissolution and/or leaching of SNF/UNF and HLWsolids, filtration, ion exchange, solvent extraction, evaporation, or other separation operations required to produce process
streams suitable for subsequent recycle for reuse, immobilization into suitable waste forms, or transformation into lesshazardous wastes. Process monitoring approaches and technologies necessary to support reprocessing/recycling operations
are also included in this topic. Several international programs are now underway to assess alternative recycling flow sheetswith their primary objective to improve performance and safety and to reduce waste, while lowering proliferation incidents.
Some examples include fuel cycles involving molten salt reactors, high temperature gas–cooled reactors, and the use of
accident tolerant fuels.
Lead Organizer:
Robert Jubin, Consultant, V: +1 865-924-1568, RTJubin1@comcast.net
Additional Organizers:
Paul Bredt, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: 509-375-3699, paul.bredt@pnnl.gov
Ashley Furman, Longenecker & Associates, V: +1 919-888-1991, afurman@la-inc.com

2.8 Advanced Fuel Cycle Program Update
This topic accepts abstracts on re-processing of future fuels (AMR, SMR, Gen II Reactors) and associated waste management.
This will include research into new and improved recycling and waste management methods taking into account lessons
learned across the globe, and new technology developments, in order to simplify processes, reduce costs and make nuclear
energy a more sustainable option in the future. This topic also includes abstracts on the R&D associated with the recovery andrecycle of HALEU materials.
Lead Organizer:
Steven Thomson, National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +44 1946 556622, steven.thomson@uknnl.com
Additional Organizers:
Jo Jo Lee, US Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, V: , lee@nwtrb.gov
Robert Jubin, Consultant, V: +1 865-924-1568, RTJubin1@comcast.net

2.9 Stabilization/Immobilization of HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-lived Alpha/TRU
This topic accepts abstracts on the immobilization of process wastes into suitable waste forms for storage and/or disposal.
Stabilization includes processes such as de-watering, calcining, grouting and vitrification, as well as other processes producing
waste forms for specific wastes from current and potential future HLW/SNF/UNF processing flow sheets. This topic is also
related to 2.6.
Lead Organizer:
Sharon Marra, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: 803-725-5891, Sharon.Marra@srnl.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Christian Ladirat, CEA, V: +33 4 66 79 63 81, christian.ladirat@cea.fr
David Peeler, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: 509-372-6225, david.peeler@pnnl.gov

Disposal and Closure of HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-lived Alpha/TRU This category with Topics 2.10- 2.14 covers the safe
burial or placement of SNF/UNF, HLW, TRU waste and Long-lived Alpha in a subsurface environment. Although disposalmeans that no retrieval is intended, a common global notion is that some of the disposed waste categories, preferably, should
be recoverable, if needed. As follows, for the time being, recoverability and retrievability are integral topics within the disposal
component of Track 2. Disposal-system performance, waste acceptance criteria, and risk assessments are integral componentsof the disposal concepts covered in Track 2, as are the closure of highly radioactive waste storage tanks and ancillaryequipment. Albeit both packaging/transportation and safety/safeguards are integral to disposal, they are currently addressedin Tracks 5 and 9, respectively.

2.10 Geological Disposal of HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-lived Alpha/TRU
This topic accepts abstracts on Deep Geologic Disposal of HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-lived Alpha/TRU. Geologic disposal
continues as the international standard for long-term isolation of highly radioactive waste from the biosphere. This topic
includes demonstrations, waste receipt, and packaging for disposal, waste handling, engineering and natural barriers designand operation of geologic repositories.

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Lead Organizer:
Thilo von Berlepsch, BGE TECHNOLOGY GmbH, V: +49 5171 431517, thilo.berlepsch@bge.de
Additional Organizers:
Daniel Delort, Andra, V: 33 (0)1 46 11 80 56, Daniel.Delort@andra.fr
Chandrika Manepally, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, V: , manepally@nwtrb.gov

2.11 Containment Materials for HLW/SNF/TRU Long-Term Geologic Isolation
This topic accepts abstracts that focus on formulation, modeling, characterization and performance testing of metals, alloys,
and other materials for waste packaging and other engineered barriers.
Lead Organizer:
Terry Sams, Retired Engineering Executive, V: +1 509-420-0217, tlsnfs@aol.com
Additional Organizers:
Jo Jo Lee, US Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, V: , lee@nwtrb.gov

2.12 Global Insights into HLW/SNF/TRU Disposal Site Selection
This topic accepts abstracts on national radioactive waste disposal programs with perspectives, observations, and opinions on
regulatory, social and political challenges surrounding the proposed and active siting for radioactive waste repositories.
Abstracts are encouraged from local, regional and national authorities and organizations as well as individuals.
Lead Organizer:
Thilo von Berlepsch, BGE TECHNOLOGY GmbH, V: +49 5171 431517, thilo.berlepsch@bge.de
Additional Organizers:
Daniel Delort, Andra, V: 33 (0)1 46 11 80 56, Daniel.Delort@andra.fr
Chandrika Manepally, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, V: , manepally@nwtrb.gov

2.13 Operational Safety Issues in the Implementation of Deep Geological Repositories (DGR)
This topic accepts abstracts that focus on the Operational Safety Issues of Deep Geological Repositories (DGR). With theprogressive developments of DGR concepts and the submission of licensing files for the construction and implementation ofunderground facilities for radwaste disposal, there is an increasing interest to operational safety issues. Abstracts are solicitedthat focus on the functions to be performed by the global disposal system or individual equipment during the operating phase,the main technical options and safety options planned to prevent the various internal and external risks as well as the defensein-depth levels selected for managing the operations, preventing of accidents and reducing radiological consequences. The
topic will accept abstracts dealing with regulatory requirements – including reversibility, safety guidelines that are directly
applicable to the DGR with special emphasis on operational safety.
Lead Organizer:
Daniel Delort, Andra, V: 33 (0)1 46 11 80 56, Daniel.Delort@andra.fr
Additional Organizers:
Thilo von Berlepsch, BGE TECHNOLOGY GmbH, V: +49 5171 431517, thilo.berlepsch@bge.de
Chandrika Manepally, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, V: , manepally@nwtrb.gov

2.14 Recent Developments in Underground Research Laboratory (URL) Activities
This topic accepts abstracts on the strategy and recent developments of underground research activities in established andnew URL programs supporting radioactive waste management programs around the world. The important and multi-facetedroles URLs serve in the development of deep geological repositories for the disposal of radioactive waste will be highlighted,
both from a scientific and technological point of view as well as for building public confidence. In addition, this topic will help
to illustrate how URLs provide a unique platform for international cooperation and knowledge exchange and transfer anddemonstrate the need of well-established data management concepts.
Lead Organizer:
Daniel Delort, Andra, V: 33 (0)1 46 11 80 56, Daniel.Delort@andra.fr
Additional Organizers:
Thilo von Berlepsch, BGE TECHNOLOGY GmbH, V: +49 5171 431517, thilo.berlepsch@bge.de
Ingo Blechschmidt, Nagra, V: +41 76 411 23 31, ingo.blechschmidt@nagra.ch15

2.15 Closure and Monitoring of HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-lived Alpha/TRU Facilities
This topic accepts abstracts on the closure of HLW, SNF/UNF and Long-lived Alpha/TRU Facilities around the world. This
includes the final waste removal, characterization, waste acceptance criteria, stabilization, and closure of facilities such aswaste tanks and ancillary equipment used in the processing or storage of HLW, SNF/UNF, TRU/ILW, US DOE tank closure
process related to its “waste incidental to reprocessing” process developed between US DOE and US NRC, and other Long-lived
Alpha radioactive materials.
Lead Organizer:
Jonathan Bricker, Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), V: 352-339-4804, jonathan_m_bricker@rl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Tom Brouns, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: 509-372-6265, tom.brouns@pnnl.gov
Steven Thomson, National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +44 1946 556622, steven.thomson@uknnl.com

2.16 Infrastructure Improvements in HLW, SNF/UNF and Long Lived Alpha/TRU Aging Facilities
This topic accepts abstracts on project management, engineering analysis, funding, and planning for improving infrastructuresof aging facilities with extended missions and extended life cycles. Abstracts on the life extension or expansion of the US DOE
WIPP site are of particular interest.
Lead Organizer:
Larry Ling, Savannah River Mission Completion, V: 803-208-0651, L.Ling@Srs.Gov
Additional Organizers:
Jonathan Bricker, Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), V: 352-339-4804, jonathan_m_bricker@rl.gov
Todd Wagnon, Washington River Protection Solutions, V: 509-376-8406, todd_j_wagnon@rl.gov

R2.1 Panel: Advanced Reactor Waste Stream Integrated Management and Disposition
This panel focuses on efforts and ideas to reduce the impact of used nuclear fuel (UNF) and other waste streams stemmingfrom the implementation of advanced reactor fuel cycles. Advancing these efforts will facilitate the acceptance and increase
the commercialization potential of advanced reactor fleets. Early consideration of the back end of the fuel cycle in theadvanced reactor design process offers a unique opportunity to co-develop technologies with this goal in mind.
Lead Organizer:
Robert Howard, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: +1 702-812-925, rob.howard@pnnl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com
Tom Brouns, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: 509-372-6265, tom.brouns@pnnl.gov

R2.2 Panel: US HLW Repository: Status and Next Steps
This panel focuses on the technical, institutional and broader political issues associated with advancing a US HLW Repository
program including programmatic, regulatory, legislative and funding challenges. This panel may be consolidated with panel
R2.3 on the same subject but a more worldwide view.
Lead Organizer:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com
Additional Organizers:
John Gregory, Savannah River Mission Completion, V: 803-443-9772, john.gregory@srs.gov

R2.3 Panel: Progress on Deep Repository Programs Around the WorldThis session focuses on the progress of deep repository programs, worldwide. While efforts to re-initiate a deep geologicalrepository for SNF/UNF and HLW in the US are continuing, considerable progress is reported around the world and deserve tobe recognized. Three European countries are now moving forward and the current decade would be the one of the industrial
deployment of final geological disposal solutions for SNF/UNF and HLW. Panelists from national, multi-national, international
repository programs and other organizations will report upon the status and future plans as well as the perceived reasons
underlying the success and difficulties of their respective repository program. This panel will present, exchange, and takeadvantage of, as appropriate, repository progress, challenges, concepts/designs and other lessons learned around the world,
including site characterization, site selection, research and development, licensing, construction, operation, and public
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Lead Organizer:
Thilo von Berlepsch, BGE TECHNOLOGY GmbH, V: +49 5171 431517, thilo.berlepsch@bge.de
Additional Organizers:
Daniel Delort, Andra, V: 33 (0)1 46 11 80 56, Daniel.Delort@andra.fr
Steven Thomson, National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +44 1946 556622, steven.thomson@uknnl.com

R2.4 Panel: Challenges in the US DOE HLW Tank Management ProgramThis panel focuses on the successes and challenges of the DOE High-Level radioactive tank waste management, with anemphasis on doing more with what we have. US DOE Field site and headquarters representatives will discuss approaches,
results, and lessons learned addressing current and evolving tank waste management priorities, and increasing multi-site
integration in areas of tank integrity and plant startup and commissioning, and other examples of process improvement toincrease efficiency of tank waste storage and treatment operations.
Additional Organizers:
Tom Brouns, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: 509-372-6265, tom.brouns@pnnl.gov
Larry Ling, Savannah River Mission Completion, V: 803-208-0651, L.Ling@Srs.Gov

R2.5 a-d Panel: Update on the US Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)
These panels focus on the US DOE Carlsbad Field Office and Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and the National TRU Programand are comprised of separate panel sessions on a) TRU Waste Disposition, b) WIPP Regulatory Update, c) National TRU
Program Central Characterization Capabilities, and (d) WIPP Infrastructure. Because WIPP is a key component of the US DOE
Environmental Management (EM) cleanup strategy, these panels will provide current information on TRU waste cleanup.
Lead Organizer:
J.R. Stroble, US DOE, V: +1 575-706-0100, j.r.stroble@cbfo.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Elizabeth (Betsy) Forinash, US DOE EM, V: +1 301-250-3539, betsy.forinash@em.doe.gov

R2.6 Prospects for Shared Solutions for Solving the WM Challenge for Small & Emerging Nuclear Countries
This panel focuses on sharing WM solutions for small and emerging nuclear countries. As countries with substantial
inventories of spent nuclear fuel pursue their national repository programs with varying degrees of progress, countries with
only a few reactors and those at the beginning stages of their nuclear programs face a far different and substantial challenge
toward developing a national solution. This session will bring together a panel of experts from government, industry andacademia to explore shared solutions and next steps building off the recent progress made by international organizations andthe recent efforts and lessons learned.
Lead Organizer:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com
Additional Organizers:
Robert Jubin, Consultant, V: +1 865-924-1568, RTJubin1@comcast.net

R2.7 Panel: Progress in Closing Future Fuels in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
This session focuses on the re-processing of future fuels (AMR, SMR, Gen II Reactors) and associated waste management. This
will include research into new and improved recycling and waste management methods taking into account lessons learned
and collaborative working across the globe, and new technology developments, in order to simplify processes, reduce costs
and make nuclear energy a more sustainable option in the future
Lead Organizer:
Steven Thomson, National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +44 1946 556622, steven.thomson@uknnl.com
Additional Organizers:
Jo Jo Lee, US Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, V: , lee@nwtrb.gov
Robert Jubin, Consultant, V: +1 865-924-1568, RTJubin1@comcast.net

R2.8 50th Anniversary of WM Symposia:Track 2 Retrospective – 1974-2024 Innovations in HLW, SNF/UNF UNF
This Session will highlight the progress and innovations in HLW, SNF/UNF, and TRU waste management over the past 50 years

17since the first WM symposium. This may be a reserved panel or reserved paper session, and will address progress in the key
areas of waste treatment for all Track 2 wastes.
Lead Organizer:
Tom Brouns, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: 509-372-6265, tom.brouns@pnnl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Thilo von Berlepsch, BGE TECHNOLOGY GmbH, V: +49 5171 431517, thilo.berlepsch@bge.de
Steven Thomson, National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +44 1946 556622, steven.thomson@uknnl.com
J.R. Stroble, US DOE, V: +1 575-706-0100, j.r.stroble@cbfo.doe.gov
Robert Jubin, Consultant, V: +1 865-924-1568, RTJubin1@comcast.net

3 - LOW-LEVEL WASTE (LLW), INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WASTE (ILW), VERY LOW-LEVEL WASTE (VLLW), MIXED WASTE(MW), BY PRODUCT MATERIAL, TENORM, NORM RESIDUES, ENRICHED AND DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)
Linda Suttora, Consultant (Lead Co-Chair), V: +1 240-460-9360, lcsuttora@gmail.com
Stephen Halliwell, VJ Group (Co-Chair), V: +1 516-768-9776, shalliwell@vjt.com
Kapila Fernando, ANSTO (Co-Chair), V: +61 414 912 100, kapila.fernando@icloud.com
This track consists of many waste categories including LLW, ILW, VLLW, MW (radioactive & hazardous), Naturally Occurring
Radioactive Material (NORM), Enriched and Depleted Uranium (DU) and Technologically Enhanced NORM (TENORM). The
track encompasses: Operations from generation through treatment and disposal; Technology development, demonstration,and deployment; Overlapping issues including waste minimization, waste characterization and analysis, effluent monitoring,
waste form and facility performance assessment, regulations and standards; and for all types of facilities from hospitals,
accelerators, research reactors, government facilities, disposal sites, etc. This Track covers waste management of uranium or
thorium ores as well as US NRC defined “Greater than Class C - LLW”, byproducts or tailings, NORM residues and waste, and
NRC defined TENORM. This track also includes radioactive materials, articles and consumer products. (NPP operational waste
is covered in Track 4. TRU and similar long-lived alpha waste are covered in Track 2.)
3.0 LLW, ILW, MW, NORM, TENORM and Depleted Uranium - Non-specified Abstracts
Lead Organizer:
Linda Suttora, Consultant, V: +1 240-460-9360, lcsuttora@gmail.com

3.1 LLW, ILW, MW, NORM, TENORM and Depleted Uranium - Posters
Lead Organizer:
Linda Suttora, Consultant, V: +1 240-460-9360, lcsuttora@gmail.com

3.2 Selected Key Topics in US Commercial LLW Management
This topic accepts abstracts on key issues in commercial LLW management in the US and is the second half of the panel topic
R3.1 but as a paper topic. This Topic will include the presentation of the Richard S. Hodes Award followed by the awardee's
presentation. Next will be two selected papers on key US issues regarding state regulatory and legislative activities, legal
developments in states and compacts, federal regulatory and legislative activities, and economic and technical trends in LLWprocessing.
Lead Organizer:
Daniel Shrum, Low-Level Radioactive Waste Forum, V: 801-580-3201, dshrum@llwforum.org
Additional Organizers:
J. Scott Kirk, CHP, Savannah River Mission Completion, V: 214-681-7178, jskirk@bwxt.com

3.3 Regulatory Issues and Solutions for LLW/ILW Worldwide
This topic accepts abstracts on programmatic and regulatory issues and changes that impact VLLW, LLW, ILW, mixedhazardous and LLW/ILW radioactive waste, NORM and TENORM (including uranium and byproduct wastes). Abstracts are
solicited on innovative approaches for resolution for these issues, including variances, consent order, or pursuit of regulatory
and statutory changes. Abstracts are also solicited to address administrative and engineering methods and approaches forsustainability, re-use, and recycling of these wastes.

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Lead Organizer:
Linda Suttora, Consultant, V: +1 240-460-9360, lcsuttora@gmail.com
Additional Organizers:
Colleen Owens, Consultant, V: 303-638-9283, cowens4673@gmail.com
Sherri Ross, US DOE, V: 202-430-1877, Sherri.Ross@em.doe.gov

3.4 Waste Generation Issues and Solutions for LLW/ILW Worldwide
This topic accepts abstracts on operating facilities associated with generating VLLW, LLW, ILW, mixed hazardous and
LLW/ILW radioactive waste, NORM and TENORM. Abstracts are solicited to address administrative and engineering methods
involving the generation of these wastes. Topics will also be accepted regarding approaches to improve sustainability, re-use,
and recycling of these wastes.
Lead Organizer:
Kapila Fernando, ANSTO, V: +61 414 912 100, kapila.fernando@icloud.com
Additional Organizers:
Fabienne Anton, TÜV NORD EnSys GmbH & Co. KG, V: +49 511 9861407, fanton@tuev-nord.de
Stephen Halliwell, VJ Group, V: +1 516-768-9776, shalliwell@vjt.com

3.5 Waste Characterization Methods and Data Analysis for LLW/ILW Worldwide
This topic accepts abstracts for emerging waste characterization techniques, along with experiences and advances in current
techniques for VLLW, LLW, ILW, mixed hazardous and LLW/ILW radioactive waste, NORM and TENORM (including uranium
and byproduct wastes). These methods include measurements of nuclear emission from containerized waste, laboratory
measurements of samples extracted from potential waste streams, and in-situ measurements of items or structures todetermine potential waste classification. Advances in data analysis methods and analysis of data to improve the validity of
results and assist in waste classification decision making are also addressed in this topic. This topic also accepts abstracts for
all inter-laboratory comparison tests of waste characterization, including non-destructive and destructive analyticaltechnologies and the use of process knowledge and records for waste characterization.
Lead Organizer:
Frazier Bronson, Mirion Technologies (Canberra), V: 203-639-2345, fbronson@mirion.com
Additional Organizers:
J. Scott Kirk, CHP, Savannah River Mission Completion, V: 214-681-7178, jskirk@bwxt.com

3.6 Treatment and Processing Experience of LLW/ILW Worldwide
This topic accepts abstracts on operating experience and issues associated with emerging technologies for treatment,
conditioning, processing, and stabilization of VLLW, LLW, ILW, mixed hazardous and LLW/ILW radioactive waste, NORM and
TENORM (including uranium and byproduct wastes). Abstracts are solicited on management systems, operating procedures,
facility design, and construction. The technologies include physical and chemical processes, stabilization/immobilization(including the use of cementitious materials), thermal and wastewater treatment processes.
Lead Organizer:
Gabriele Bandt, Vattenfall Europe Nuclear Energy GmbH, V: +017678494227, gabriele.bandt@vattenfall.de
Additional Organizers:
Colleen Owens, Consultant, V: 303-638-9283, cowens4673@gmail.com
Christine Langton, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: 803-725-5806, christine.langton@srnl.doe.gov
William Jolin, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-679-3672, william.jolin@srnl.doe.gov

3.7 Storage and Disposal Experiences for LLW/ILW Worldwide
This topic accepts abstracts on the ability to certify, dispose, and assess long-term performance on near-surface storage anddisposal of VLLW, LLW, ILW, mixed hazardous and LLW/ILW radioactive waste, NORM and TENORM (including uranium andbyproduct wastes). This can include existing or proposed waste forms and facilities, including site, design, licensing,construction, commissioning, operation, closure, post-closure monitoring, and long-term contaminant fate and transport
including research and development supporting these topics.
Lead Organizer:
Justin Marble, US DOE, V: 301-903-7210, justin.marble@em.doe.gov
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Kent Rosenberger, Savannah River Mission Completion, V: 803-645-2835, Kent.Rosenberger@Srs.Gov
Marcel Bergeron, Washington River Protection Solutions, V: 509-376-4935, marcel_p_bergeron@rl.gov

R3.1 Panel: Hot Topics in US Commercial LLW Management
This session focuses on emerging issues in commercial LLW management in the US from the perspective of active members of
the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Forum, Inc. State, compact, federal and industry officials will share their views on a variety oftimely and significant topics related to low-level radioactive waste management, disposal and related issues.
Lead Organizer:
Daniel Shrum, Low-Level Radioactive Waste Forum, V: 801-580-3201, dshrum@llwforum.org

R3.2 Panel: US DOE LLW Streams and Policies
This session focuses on DOE radioactive waste streams and policy, primarily LLW. The panel will discuss some of the current“hot "topics including, but not limited to: NEPA and waste, DOE Order 435.1 revisions and the disposal of PFAS containing
waste (e.g., emerging contaminants).
Lead Organizer:
Kent Rosenberger, Savannah River Mission Completion, V: 803-645-2835, Kent.Rosenberger@Srs.Gov
Additional Organizers:
Elizabeth (Betsy) Forinash, US DOE EM, V: +1 301-250-3539, betsy.forinash@em.doe.gov
Justin Marble, US DOE, V: 301-903-7210, justin.marble@em.doe.gov
Aaron White, US DOE, V: +1 240-306-7467, aaron.white@em.doe.gov

R3.3 Panel: US NRC - Current and Emerging US NRC Regulatory Topics
This session focuses on several current and emerging NRC regulatory issues impacting the radioactive waste arena. The
panelists will provide different perspectives on several key issues including the revision to 10 CFR Part 61 and consolidated
interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, among other timely regulatory topics.
Lead Organizer:
Rateb (Boby) Abu Eid, US NRC, V: 301-415-5811, boby.abu-eid@nrc.gov
Additional Organizers:
Larry Camper, Advoco Professional Services, LLC, V: 301-452-1758, camp1020@comcast.net

R3.4 Panel: US DOE LLW On-Site Disposal: LLW Disposal Facility Federal Review Group
This session focuses on the review process for technical basis documents including the Performance Assessments that areused to issue the disposal authorization statement. The US DOE Low-Level Waste Disposal Facility Federal Review Group(LFRG) as the regulatory authority for onsite low-level waste disposal facilities and their review process for DOE complex per
DOE Order 435.1 will be discussed.
Lead Organizer:
Justin Marble, US DOE, V: 301-903-7210, justin.marble@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Sherri Ross, US DOE, V: 202-430-1877, Sherri.Ross@em.doe.gov

R3.5 Panel: Low-Level Waste Disposal Facility Cover Design - Worldwide
This session focuses on the on-going and emerging issues with the design and construction of final cover system of unlined
low level disposal facilities (e.g., MDAs, SDAs, burial grounds, and similar historical waste trenches, pits and vaults). The
discussion will focus on key technical and regulatory issues as well as lessons learned from years of engineering andconstruction in the US and around the world.
Lead Organizer:
Te-Yang Soong, CTI and Associates, Inc., V: 248-486-5100, tsoong@cticompanies.com

R3.6 Panel: Commercial LLW Management: Global Perspective
This panel will focus on opportunities and challenges in providing commercial nuclear waste management services in a global
context. The panelists will comment on their approach to establishing new businesses, overcoming communication barriers

20acquiring / maintaining skills and capabilities and delivering commercial nuclear waste management projects in a range of
regulatory and socio-economic environments. The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session with audience
participation.
Lead Organizer:
Kapila Fernando, ANSTO, V: +61 414 912 100, kapila.fernando@icloud.com
Additional Organizers:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com
Stephen Halliwell, VJ Group, V: +1 516-768-9776, shalliwell@vjt.com
Gabriele Bandt, Vattenfall Europe Nuclear Energy GmbH, V: +017678494227, gabriele.bandt@vattenfall.de

R3.7 Panel: DOE Environmental Management Cementitous Community Of PracticeThe session focuses on the DOE EM Cementitious Community Of Practice (COP) and draw on the collective lessons learned forthe numerous uses of these important materials. The COP was formed to discuss progress and arising issues related tostabilization of low, intermediate, and TRU waste. Additionally, environmental media treatment and closure technology arealso part of this scope. This session will discuss the use of cementitious materials including current practices and technology
needs across the DOE complex and international community. Topics in scope for COP include cementitious material utilization
for the solidification/stabilization for final disposal, debris encapsulation, tank closure, and environmental media management
to accelerate the closure. The long-term performance of waste, structural integrity, and changes in industry practices with also
be discussed.
Lead Organizer:
Christine Langton, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: 803-725-5806, christine.langton@srnl.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
William Jolin, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-679-3672, william.jolin@srnl.doe.gov
Ming Zhu, US DOE, V: 301-903-9240, Ming.Zhu@em.doe.gov

4 - NUCLEAR POWER PLANT (NPP) WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ON-SITE SNF/USF STORAGE
Myron Kaczmarsky, Holtec Government Services (Lead Co-Chair), V: +1 856-797-0900 ext. 3657, m.kaczmarsky@holtec.com
Dale Vines, Dominion Engineering, Inc. (Co-Chair), V: 225-305-3428, dvines@domeng.com
Andreas Roth, Atkins SNC-Lavalin (Co-Chair), V: +49 40 303339606, Andreas.Roth@atkinsglobal.com

The Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Waste Management Track encompasses waste characterization and minimization, treatment,
packaging and management of NPP operational wastes and NPP SNF/UNF storage and management.
4.0 Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Waste Management and On-Site SNF/USF Storage- Non-specified Abstracts
Lead Organizer:
Myron Kaczmarsky, Holtec Government Services, V: +1 856-797-0900 ext. 3657, m.kaczmarsky@holtec.com

4.1 Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Waste Management and On-Site SNF/USF Storage - Posters

Lead Organizer:
Myron Kaczmarsky, Holtec Government Services, V: +1 856-797-0900 ext. 3657, m.kaczmarsky@holtec.com

4.2 Advances in the Management of Nuclear Power Plant Dry Waste from Around the WorldThis topic accepts abstracts on minimization, volume reduction and packaging of dry waste at NPPs arising from operationand decommissioning. The topic is open to all experience reports from existing or completed projects, but explicitly also
include any new technologies, research and concept for that waste stream. Early considerations to manage small scale
operational wastes from SMR’s are welcome as well.
Lead Organizer:
Andreas Roth, Atkins SNC-Lavalin, V: +49 40 303339606, Andreas.Roth@atkinsglobal.com
Additional Organizers:
Mark Kirshe, ReNuke Services, Inc., V: 410-991-7628, mark@renuke.com

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4.3 Perspectives on Management of Nuclear Power Plant Liquid and Wet Waste
This topic accepts abstracts on liquid radwaste processing and wet waste packaging experiences at NPPs as well as any new
developments and research for those waste streams. Wet waste may include filter cakes, resins, sludge, filters, and other solid
wastes that may require liquid removal, characterization or processing from operation and decommissioning. Early
considerations to manage small scale operational wastes from SMR’s are welcome as well.
Lead Organizer:
Mark Lewis, EnergySolutions, V: 803-960-3619, mslewis@energysolutions.com

4.4 Nuclear Power Plant Onsite SNF/UNF Storage ISFSIs and Failed Fuel Handling at NPPs
This topic accepts abstracts on radioactive material characterization and/or on-site SNF/UNF handling and storage at NPPs.
Abstracts addressing NPP SNF/UNF storage issues, improvements in storage and handling systems, and advances in storage
facility designs are included. This topic also addresses Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSIs) and failed fuelhandling at reactor sites.
Lead Organizer:
Myron Kaczmarsky, Holtec Government Services, V: +1 856-797-0900 ext. 3657, m.kaczmarsky@holtec.com
Additional Organizers:
Mark Lewis, EnergySolutions, V: 803-960-3619, mslewis@energysolutions.com

4.5 Aging Management of Spent Nuclear Fuel in Extended Storage and Transportation
The topic accepts abstracts on aging management activities and lessons learned of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and performanceassessment of wet and dry storage systems for extended duration; R&D on aging degradation mechanisms and mitigation of
aging effects on structure, system, and components (SSCs) and materials used in extended storage and transportation; R&D on
inspection, monitoring and surveillance technologies for storage systems and transport packages.
Lead Organizer:
Myron Kaczmarsky, Holtec Government Services, V: +1 856-797-0900 ext. 3657, m.kaczmarsky@holtec.com
Additional Organizers:
Yung Liu, Argonne National Laboratory, V: +1-630-252-5127, yliu@anl.gov
Christoph Gastl, IAEA, V: +431260025884, c.gastl@iaea.org
Tom Brouns, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, V: 509-372-6265, tom.brouns@pnnl.gov

R4.1 Panel: US Nuclear Power Plant Waste Management - US LLW Disposal Issues
This panel focuses on senior utility managers discussing issues with commercial LLW processors. LLW processors will have an
opportunity to update utilities/NPPs on new or different services or technologies being offered to assist in their radioactive
waste management goals, changes to their facility license, revisions to their acceptance guidelines, and emerging complianceissues.
Lead Organizer:
Mark Kirshe, ReNuke Services, Inc., V: 410-991-7628, mark@renuke.com
Additional Organizers:
Mark Lewis, EnergySolutions, V: 803-960-3619, mslewis@energysolutions.com

R4.2 Panel: Nuclear Power Plant Waste Management - Waste Management Evolution – the 50-year Retrospective
This panel focuses on how nuclear plants have evolved in their generation and handling of radioactive waste over the last 50
years.
Lead Organizer:
Dale Vines, Dominion Engineering, Inc., V: 225-305-3428, dvines@domeng.com
Additional Organizers:
Dale Vines, Dominion Engineering, Inc., V: 225-305-3428, dvines@domeng.com
Mark Kirshe, ReNuke Services, Inc., V: 410-991-7628, mark@renuke.com

R4.3 Panel: Radwaste Shipping Challenges at Operating Plants
This panel focuses on how operating nuclear power plants are dealing with changes in radwaste operations as well as an
evolving regulatory environment. Specifically, operating plants are dealing with a renewed regulatory focus on shipping22

processes at a time when the industry is experiencing changes to their operating model. Areas of interest include thefollowing: I) Shipping changes in regulatory environment; 2) Accurate and Efficient Characterization of Waste; 3) LLW
disposal site interaction/ concerns; 4) Alternate approaches to Shipping Model.
Lead Organizer:
Kenneth Walter, Palo Verde Generating Station, V: +1 623-210-9670, kenneth.walter@aps.com
Additional Organizers:
Dale Vines, Dominion Engineering, Inc., V: 225-305-3428, dvines@domeng.com

R4.4 Panel: Advanced Reactor Radioactive Waste Processes
This panel focuses on how advanced nuclear power plants are planning to deal with radwaste operations and how they plan toincorporate lessons learned from current operating plants. While this panel will not address spent fuel or fuel reprocessing,the discussion will center on processes and designs that minimize or eliminate waste generation and/or handling challenges
that the current nuclear fleet struggled historically to address.
Lead Organizer:
Dale Vines, Dominion Engineering, Inc., V: 225-305-3428, dvines@domeng.com
Additional Organizers:
Kenneth Walter, Palo Verde Generating Station, V: +1 623-210-9670, kenneth.walter@aps.com

5 - PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION
Anna Wikmark, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co. (Lead Co-Chair), V: +46 70 459 76 08,
anna.wikmark@skb.se
Edward Ketusky, NAC International (Co-Chair), V: +1 404-268-5236, eketusky@NACINTL.com
Paul Jones, Perma-Fix Environmental Services (Co-Chair), V: 865-591-8632, pjones@perma-fix.com

The Packaging and Transportation Track includes all activities and issues related to the safe, secure, and economical packaging
and transportation of radioactive materials. This includes HLW, TRU, LLW, ILW and MW; fresh and irradiated nuclear fuel;contaminated media and debris; isotopes and radioactive sources; uranium hexafluoride, etc. Topic areas include:
International regulatory activities, issues, and initiatives; packaging development and related issues; logistics andtransportation operations, including large items from decommissioning; integrated planning and scheduling; status and issues
for large shipping campaigns; and stakeholder and public interactions and issues.
5.0 Packaging and Transportation - Non-Specified Abstracts

Lead Organizer:
Anna Wikmark, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., V: +46 70 459 76 08, anna.wikmark@skb.se

5.1 Packaging and Transportation - Posters

Lead Organizer:
Anna Wikmark, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., V: +46 70 459 76 08, anna.wikmark@skb.se

5.2 Worldwide Experience in Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive and Other Hazardous Materials
This topic accepts abstracts on worldwide innovation, experiences, and lessons learned in packaging and transportation ofradioactive material, radioactive and hazardous waste, and UNF. Abstracts are encouraged from national internationalcommercial entities (power and research reactors, decommissioning sites, waste and material handling facilities) andgovernment-managed facilities. This topic also accepts abstracts describing the design and licensing phase of package
development for transport, storage and disposal. Abstracts are also sought for experiences related to modal-related topics
including road, rail, maritime and air transport. In addition, topics on barge, intermodal, heavy-haul, and overweightshipments are encouraged. Topics may also include experience and capabilities to solve current packaging and transportation
challenges, technical issues, traffic management and logistics.
Lead Organizer:
Paul Jones, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, V: 865-591-8632, pjones@perma-fix.com
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Edward Ketusky, NAC International, V: +1 404-268-5236, eketusky@NACINTL.com
Jeff England, NAC International, V: 770-605-3250, jengland@nacintl.com

5.3 Radioactive Material Packaging and Transportation Regulatory Issues Worldwide
This topic accepts abstracts on national and international regulatory and multi-regulatory challenges and issues, including
regulatory change and risk-informed regulation (US DOT, US NRC, IAEA, ADR– European Accord on Transportation ofDangerous Materials and other applicable agencies, worldwide). Abstracts are encouraged to share methods for addressing
new regulatory requirements (e.g., new security requirements in 10 CFR 37 and 73; IAEA SSR-6), new acceptance criteria for
packaging, or new transport requirements. Abstracts are also sought to provide novel or unique approaches to meeting
existing regulatory requirements.
Lead Organizer:
Jeff England, NAC International, V: 770-605-3250, jengland@nacintl.com
Additional Organizers:
Olaf Oldiges, Orano NCS GmbH, V: +49 6181 501100, Olaf.Oldiges@orano-ncs.com
Tanya Sloma-DeLosier, Westinghouse Electric Company, V: , sloma1t@westinghouse.com

5.4 Global Advances in Packaging for Interim Storage, Transport and Disposal
This topic accepts abstracts on national and international experience with packaging development to meet specific challenges
associated with interim storage of radioactive materials intended to be transported for reuse or disposal. Abstracts areencouraged which share experiences and solutions to challenging operational issues including: storage of UNF and HLW intransportable canisters; Class B and C waste previously packaged for storage. Additional topics including cooperative
programs for packaging design and testing worldwide are encouraged.
Lead Organizer:
Jeff England, NAC International, V: 770-605-3250, jengland@nacintl.com
Additional Organizers:
Anna Wikmark, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., V: +46 70 459 76 08, anna.wikmark@skb.se

5.5 State, Tribal and Regional Groups Perspectives in Resolving Radiological Transportation Issues
This topic accepts abstracts on how States, Regional and Tribal organizations participate in and influence decisions for safe
transportation of radioactive materials and UNF both nationally and internationally. Abstracts are encouraged from theseorganizations and include interest group objectives, ongoing group activities and policy decision recommendations, related
research, strategic approaches, and socioeconomic considerations. Abstracts are sought for topics of interest such as risk
management, risk perception, transportation risk, and risk communication. Abstracts may include experience with emergency
response and preparedness, including training or regulatory issues.
Lead Organizer:
Edward Ketusky, NAC International, V: +1 404-268-5236, eketusky@NACINTL.com

5.6 Packaging and Design Analysis
This topic accepts abstracts on transportation activities including multi-modal transport (e.g., road, rail, maritime and air). The
topic is intended to provide communication and sharing of experiences to provide opportunities for continuous improvementwith transporting radioactive material. Abstracts are encouraged from national, international, and commercial entities (power
and research reactors, decommissioning sites, waste and material handling facilities) and government-managed facilities.
Abstracts are also sought on incidents and accidents (recent or historical), focusing on outcomes and lessons learned. In
addition, abstracts related to potential threats and sabotage of radioactive materials packages in transit will be included in this
topic.
Lead Organizer:
Olaf Oldiges, Orano NCS GmbH, V: +49 6181 501100, Olaf.Oldiges@orano-ncs.com
Additional Organizers:
Anna Wikmark, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., V: +46 70 459 76 08, anna.wikmark@skb.se
Edward Ketusky, NAC International, V: +1 404-268-5236, eketusky@NACINTL.com

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5.7 Transportation Security Advances and Challenges
This topic accepts abstracts on all aspects of transportation security advances, challenges and lessons learned from domestic
as well as international shipments of radioactive materials (waste as well as fuel).
Lead Organizer:
Anna Wikmark, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., V: +46 70 459 76 08, anna.wikmark@skb.se
Additional Organizers:
Christopher Brandjes, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, V: 865-806-4168, chris.brandjes@perma-fix.com

5.8 The Best of the PATRAM 2023 Conference
Papers presented at PATRAM 2023 that are recognized to be valuable to the community of packaging and transportation.
Lead Organizer:
Edward Ketusky, NAC International, V: +1 404-268-5236, eketusky@NACINTL.com
Additional Organizers:
Anna Wikmark, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., V: +46 70 459 76 08, anna.wikmark@skb.se
James Shuler, US DOE, V: 301-903-5513, James.Shuler@em.doe.gov

R5.1 Panel: Challenges and Lessons learned in Radwaste Packaging, Transportation, Compliance and Receipt
This panel focuses on challenges and lessons learned in radioactive waste packaging, transportation, compliance and receipt
for fabricators of radioactive waste packaging. World-wide companies are urged to participate. Participants will provide theirperspectives and suggestions on how to increase efficiencies through eliminating inconsistencies between specifications andother requirements to provide products at a reasonable cost and enhance communication to enable better service.
Lead Organizer:
Paul Jones, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, V: 865-591-8632, pjones@perma-fix.com
Additional Organizers:
Tanya Sloma-DeLosier, Westinghouse Electric Company, V: , sloma1t@westinghouse.com

R5.2 Panel: Challenges and Opportunities in Establishing a System for Transportation of SNF/UNF
This panel focuses on updates or status of transportation of SNF/UNF. Panelists will provide updates and information oncontinuing impacts, risk assessment, equipment (rail cars, handling, securement), possible rail routing, proposed inspection
equipment/routing prior to shipments. This panel will primarily focus on US experience but would consider input from othercountries. It is also important to receive information from academia as well as industry.
Lead Organizer:
Jeff England, NAC International, V: 770-605-3250, jengland@nacintl.com
Additional Organizers:
Anna Wikmark, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., V: +46 70 459 76 08, anna.wikmark@skb.se
Edward Ketusky, NAC International, V: +1 404-268-5236, eketusky@NACINTL.com

R5.3 Panel: Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Materials Around the WorldThis panel focuses on international issues facing the shipment of radioactive materials.

Lead Organizer:
Anna Wikmark, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., V: +46 70 459 76 08, anna.wikmark@skb.se
Additional Organizers:
James Shuler, US DOE, V: 301-903-5513, James.Shuler@em.doe.gov

R5.4 Panel: Transport of MicroReactors
This panel focuses on the transport of microreactors, transportable nuclear power plants, halon fuel; package approvals for
microreactors, transportable nuclear power plants, HALEU fuel; transportation PRAs for microreactors, transportable nuclear
power plants.
Lead Organizer:
Jeff England, NAC International, V: 770-605-3250, jengland@nacintl.com

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Additional Organizers:
Edward Ketusky, NAC International, V: +1 404-268-5236, eketusky@NACINTL.com
Tanya Sloma-DeLosier, Westinghouse Electric Company, V: , sloma1t@westinghouse.com

R5.5 Panel: Conflicts and Synergies of Packaging 3S by Design and Culture
As the nuclear industry grows worldwide and becomes more diverse with the advent of advanced nuclear reactor fuel cycles,
synergies and conflicts during interactions and interfaces of safety, security, and safeguards (3S) become increasingly
important for operational effectiveness and efficiency. This is true for nuclear packaging and transportation of new fuels, inparticular, which is the most vulnerable link in the nuclear fuel cycle. Underlying the disciplines of nuclear safety, security, andsafeguards is the development of nuclear culture for each discipline. Private industry and the IAEA have begun the process ofdeveloping and issuing nuclear culture guidelines and recommendations.
Lead Organizer:
Anna Wikmark, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., V: +46 70 459 76 08, anna.wikmark@skb.se
Additional Organizers:
Kenneth Sanders, Argonne National Laboratory, V: 301-865-0533, ksanders@anl.gov
Yung Liu, Argonne National Laboratory, V: +1-630-252-5127, yliu@anl.gov

6 - DECONTAMINATION AND DECOMMISSIONING (D&D)
Al Freitag, Globalpundits Technology (Lead Co-Chair), V: 914-475-1170, aafreita@aol.com
Rick Demmer, MARCOM (Co-Chair), V: 208-589-4858, dcondude@gmail.com
Anthony Banford, UK National Nuclear Laboratory (Co-Chair), V: +44 7715 043778, anthony.w.banford@uknnl.com

This Track includes all aspects of D&D from shutdown and planning to license termination, Brownfield, and/or Greenfield,
including characterization, decontamination, storage/SAFESTOR, dismantling, demolition, waste handling, final survey, andassociated new technology development for both government and commercial nuclear power and non-power facilities. It also
includes D&D technologies and program strategies worldwide, as well as the regulatory aspects.
6.0 D&D - Non-specified Abstracts

Lead Organizer:
Fred Sheil, Sheil Consulting Ltd, V: +44 1900 821061, fred@sheil.myzen.co.uk
Additional Organizers:
Amanda Anderson, US DOE, V: 240-702-5556, amanda.anderson@em.doe.gov

6.1 D&D - Posters

Lead Organizer:
Ron Unz, Institute for Clean Energy Technology - Mississippi State University, V: 662-325-9528, unz@icet.msstate.edu

6.2 D&D of Nuclear and Non-Power Generating Facilities Both Large and Small
This topic accepts abstracts on actual D&D projects of non-power generating contaminated facilities, such as fuel cycle
facilities, research reactors including fusion, research laboratories as well as small nuclear facilities such as hospitals,
universities, nuclear laundries, radiochemical laboratories etc. Progress and innovative approaches including the applicationof robotics as well as lessons learned from the completion of major projects will be of particular interest.
Lead Organizer:
Niklas Bergh, Westinghouse Electric Company, V: +46 73 236 75 16, berghne@westinghouse.com
Additional Organizers:
Al Freitag, Globalpundits Technology, V: 914-475-1170, aafreita@aol.com
Anthony Banford, UK National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +44 7715 043778, anthony.w.banford@uknnl.com
Joe Dixon, NuVision-Walischmiller, V: 651-356-5605, dix2056@hotmail.com

6.3 D&D of Nuclear Power Plants
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decommissioning projects. Funding, contracting and lessons learned from the execution of major decommissioning projects
will be also of particular interest.
Lead Organizer:
Serge Vanderperre, Tractebel, V: +32 476 61 63 46, serge.vanderperre@tractebel.engie.com
Additional Organizers:
Simon Carroll, Vattenfall AB, V: +46 72 236 38 07, simon.carroll@vattenfall.com
Al Freitag, Globalpundits Technology, V: 914-475-1170, aafreita@aol.com

6.4 D&D of US DOE Facilities
This topic accepts abstracts on the project planning, deactivation and execution of D&D projects at US DOE sites. The topic
includes site-wide approaches to footprint reduction, progress and status of US DOE D&D projects, innovative approaches toplanning, deactivation, execution of projects (including use of robotics), and lessons learned.
Lead Organizer:
Michelle Claggett, Project Enhancement Corp, V: +1 301-412-2234, mclaggett@projectenhancement.com
Additional Organizers:
Mike Serrato, S&K Logistics Services, LLC, V: 803-725-5200, michael.serrato@srs.gov
Rob Seifert, US DOE HQ, V: 301-250-5239, robert.seifert@em.doe.gov

6.5 Plans for and Experience in Transitioning from Operations to Decommissioning
This topic accepts abstracts that provide information on the selected decommissioning models, preparation and planningnecessary to transition operating nuclear facilities into decommissioning. The session will focus on the commercial andregulatory aspects in making the decision for decommissioning prior to license expiration. Also included will be information
on decommissioning costs/funding, scheduling, work force transition, legacy retired large components/waste, regulatory
requirements for decommissioning, full system chemical decontamination, plant security changes, and system recategorization. What if there are still operational reactors at the same site? How will that affect the decommissioning?
Lead Organizer:
Al Freitag, Globalpundits Technology, V: 914-475-1170, aafreita@aol.com
Additional Organizers:
Rateb (Boby) Abu Eid, US NRC, V: 301-415-5811, boby.abu-eid@nrc.gov
Constantinos (Con) Lyras, ANSTO, V: +61 2 9717 3382, con.lyras@ansto.gov.au
Scott Dam, Spectrum, Inc., V: 702-538-8944, asd444@cox.net

6.6 International Experience in Waste Optimization/Minimization, Recycling and Clearance from D&D
This topic accepts abstracts on worldwide perspectives on waste optimization/minimization efforts before and during D&D,
clearance or other methods. NPP projects involving replacement and removal of large components and waste
optimization/minimization is also included. Experiences from implementation of clearance levels from the point of view ofregulators and users are welcome. The author may also consider the complimentary topic 3.4, Improvement of Sustainability,
Re-use and Recycling in Management of LLW/ILW Worldwide.
Lead Organizer:
Mark Costella, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, V: 925-422-8999, costella2@llnl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Cynthia Liu, Engineering/Remediation Resources Group, Inc, V: +1 925-250-3967, cindy.liu@errg.com
Jeff Bowers, Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc., V: +1 925-278-3156, jeff.bowers@perma-fix.com
Maria Lindberg, Cyclife Sweden AB, V: +46 76 000 92 16, Maria.lindberg@cyclife-edf.com

6.7 Application of Innovative D&D Technologies Including Application of Virtual Reality
This topic accepts abstracts on the successful application of innovative D&D technologies brought into use from both thecommercial and government sectors. Technologies, which make D&D less costly, safer, and more efficient, are sought in allareas of D&D, including robotics, decontamination, characterization; size and volume reduction; disposition; andrecycling/recovery.
Lead Organizer:
Rick Demmer, MARCOM, V: 208-589-4858, dcondude@gmail.com

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Additional Organizers:
Joe Dixon, NuVision-Walischmiller, V: 651-356-5605, dix2056@hotmail.com
Jen Wohlwend, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-617-8239, Jennifer.Wohlwend@srnl.doe.gov

6.8 Fast Track D&D Technology Development and Demonstration
This topic accepts abstracts on the approaches and frameworks to accelerate the development of D&D technology, fromresearch to deployment. Case studies from NPPs and non-power generating facilities are also welcome.
Lead Organizer:
Anthony Banford, UK National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +44 7715 043778, anthony.w.banford@uknnl.com
Additional Organizers:
Rateb (Boby) Abu Eid, US NRC, V: 301-415-5811, boby.abu-eid@nrc.gov
Constantinos (Con) Lyras, ANSTO, V: +61 2 9717 3382, con.lyras@ansto.gov.au

6.9 Planning for Decommissioning of SMRs in the Future
How future decommissioning has been included in the design of SMRs, for example in the choice of structural material,
coolant, as well as fuel. Other aspects of decommissioning of SMRs are the possibilities of recycling of materials as well aspractical issues such as dose rates during decommissioning.
Lead Organizer:
Maria Lindberg, Cyclife Sweden AB, V: +46 76 000 92 16, Maria.lindberg@cyclife-edf.com
Additional Organizers:
Jen Wohlwend, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-617-8239, Jennifer.Wohlwend@srnl.doe.gov
Niklas Bergh, Westinghouse Electric Company, V: +46 73 236 75 16, berghne@westinghouse.com

R6.1 Panel: Decommissioning, Issues and Possibilities/ Opportunities
This session focuses on decommissioning projects in Sweden, UK, US and other selected countries. This interactive discussion
between the audience and panelists will include, but is not limited to the following topics: logistics (from cradle to grave);organizational aspects of decommissioning; regulatory aspects and issues; definition of the back-end with regard to packages
and Waste Acceptance Criteria (WACs); Identification and management of difficult-to-handle D&D waste (e.g. damaged fuel,legacy/forgotten waste inside Nuclear Power Plants, etc. ). The panel will not include military or legacy facilities.
Lead Organizer:
Maria Lindberg, Cyclife Sweden AB, V: +46 76 000 92 16, Maria.lindberg@cyclife-edf.com
Additional Organizers:
Mark Costella, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, V: 925-422-8999, costella2@llnl.gov

R6.2 Panel: Japan Fukushima Daiichi Decommissioning Update
This panel focuses on up-dating the activities at Fukushima Daiichi. Proposed panelists include Japanese representatives fromTEPCO, Toshiba, Hitachi GE, Kajima/Shimizu, IHI, ATOX, and invited US and non-US companies and government
representatives.
Lead Organizer:
Kazuhiro Suzuki, TG Consulting, Inc., V: +81 90-8302-3815, k.suzuki@t-g-consulting.com
Additional Organizers:
Kazuhito Takeda, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc., V: +81 70-4530-0998, takeda.kazuhito@tepco.co.jp
Paul Dickman, Argonne National Laboratory, V: 703-489-1591, pdickman@anl.gov

R6.3 Panel: Robotics / Remote Control Technology at Japan Fukushima Daiichi
This panel focuses on the activities at Fukushima Daiichi and the experiences and expectation of robots and remotetechnologies.
Lead Organizer:
Kazuhiro Suzuki, TG Consulting, Inc., V: +81 90-8302-3815, k.suzuki@t-g-consulting.com
Additional Organizers:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org

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R6.5 Panel: Decision Making Processes for Nuclear Facilities Awaiting Decommissioning and Decontamination
This panel focuses on the decision making processes of Owners, Regulators, Government Bodies, and Stakeholders on what to
do for reactors, reactor complexes, and facilities that are awaiting decommissioning, decontamination, demolition, anddisposition.
Lead Organizer:
Al Freitag, Globalpundits Technology, V: 914-475-1170, aafreita@aol.com
Additional Organizers:
Mike Serrato, S&K Logistics Services, LLC, V: 803-725-5200, michael.serrato@srs.gov

R6.6 Panel: Changes to D&D Over 50 Years

Lead Organizer:
Lawrence Boing, Argonne National Laboratory, V: +1 815-953-5238, lboing@anl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Rick Demmer, MARCOM, V: 208-589-4858, dcondude@gmail.com

7 - ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION (ER) Vicky Freedman, Sealaska (Co-Chair), V: +1 546-167-9,
Vicky.freedman@sealaska.com
Margaret MacDonell, Argonne National Laboratory (Co-Chair), V: +1 630-252-3243, macdonell@anl.gov

This Track includes all activities associated with the assessment, cleanup, and closure of contaminated sites. The topics will
explore how to restore and protect human health and the environment through investigation, cleanup, closure, and long-termsite management. The focus is on above and below ground remedial actions and cleanup activities including site inspection,
characterization and evaluation; sampling and analysis; compliance monitoring; resolving regulatory issues that impact
cleanup; aquifer and soil remediation; managing waste resulting from cleanup activities; remedial design and implementation;
accelerating cleanup through technological or process improvements; closure; sustainable green remediation processes andlegacy management/ long-term stewardship.

7.0 Environmental Remediation - Non-specified Abstracts

Lead Organizer:
Margaret MacDonell, Argonne National Laboratory, V: +1 630-252-3243, macdonell@anl.gov

7.1 Environmental Remediation - Posters

Lead Organizer:
Margaret MacDonell, Argonne National Laboratory, V: +1 630-252-3243, macdonell@anl.gov

7.2 Environmental Remediation Progress Toward Closure of Contaminated Sites Around the WorldThis topic accepts abstracts on key implementation issues (Fiscal, Technical, and Social-political) that challenge remediation
completion in the USA and internationally, as the 2021 Emerging Topic. Abstracts are encouraged that deal with oversight or
implementation issues that delay remediation completion.
Additional Organizers:
Latrincy Bates, US DOE, V: 301-903-7654, Latrincy.Bates@em.doe.gov

7.3 Technical Innovations in Environmental Remediation and Site ClosureThis topic accepts abstracts on new technologies and new processes that enable risk reduction, accelerate remediation
schedules, streamline cleanup, and reduce maintenance and security cost at high-risk or high-cost sites. Abstracts are solicited
to describe specific new technical solutions using existing and innovative technologies that have assisted sites to achieve
closure goals and milestones, and/or replaced or improved baseline technologies by providing efficient, cost-effective
solutions. Abstracts are also encouraged on in-situ isolation technologies as well as permanent barrier design andconstruction. Of particular interest are lessons learned on the application of technologies or processes used to treat
contaminated surface soils, buried waste tanks or ground water, including case studies, including those from other sites.

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Lead Organizer:
Del Baird, Pro2Serve, V: 740-876-3184, bairdd@p2s.com
Additional Organizers:
Leo van Velzen, EURSSEM & Environmental, V: +31-263255431, vanvelzen.eurssem@gmail.com
Dale Bignell, Sundance Consulting, LLC, V: 803-507-1080, d_tbignell@yahoo.com
Ella Feist, Longenecker and Associates, Inc, V: 509-539-7054, ellat1@msn.com

7.4 Innovative Field Monitoring for Environmental Remediation
This topic accepts abstracts on the monitoring of contaminated sites and its role to assess efficacy of containment and cleanup
strategies. Abstracts requested include strategies and technologies for environmental monitoring of air, water, soil, and biota
via the development and deployment of remote, in-situ or portable field instruments and integrative approaches for site andwaste characterization, remediation process monitoring, and long-term stewardship. Of interest is to reduce uncertainties
associated with risk assessment so that less conservative models and assumptions can be used to ensure the safety of workers
and the public. Abstracts are also solicited on minimally or non-invasive approaches based on new detection methods orconcepts, improved sampling strategies, and the acquisition and interpretation of field-test data.
Lead Organizer:
Ella Feist, Longenecker and Associates, Inc, V: 509-539-7054, ellat1@msn.com
Additional Organizers:
Ron Unz, Institute for Clean Energy Technology - Mississippi State University, V: 662-325-9528, unz@icet.msstate.edu

7.5 ER Post Closure Challenges and Long-Term Stewardship/Legacy Management
This topic accepts abstracts on post-closure progress and results in monitoring end states (future land use) for sites
contaminated with radioactive or hazardous materials. Abstracts are solicited that discuss implementation of long-term
stewardship, legacy management plans and associated responsibilities. This topic includes abstracts discussing the processes
used to identify what contaminants will remain on a site, the results of risk assessments that demonstrated the potential
hazard of leaving these materials on site, as well as the required long-term stewardship activities
Lead Organizer:
Darina Castillo, US DOE, V: 720-377-3824, Darina.Castillo@LM.DOE.gov
Additional Organizers:
Dale Bignell, Sundance Consulting, LLC, V: 803-507-1080, d_tbignell@yahoo.com
Joy Shoemake, Hanford Mission Integration Solutions, V: 509-308-4945, joy_shoemake@rl.gov

7.6 Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) and US Army Corps of Engineers Projects
This topic accepts abstracts on the US Army Corps of Engineers and the FUSRAP program. Abstracts for this topic are solicited
to update program achievement and site accomplishments, waste characterization and waste volume issues, health physics
approaches, long-term stewardship issues, excavation methodologies, technology deployment, and disposal requirements. In
addition, this topic accepts abstracts on closed FUSRAP sites transitioning to the US DOE for legacy management, including
planning and process, issues and challenges, success stories, lessons learned, the state of affairs related to assets transferredand findings, and costs.
Lead Organizer:
Helen Edge, USACE, V: 917-790-8332, helen.k.edge@usace.army.mil
Additional Organizers:
Margaret MacDonell, Argonne National Laboratory, V: +1 630-252-3243, macdonell@anl.gov

7.7 Groundwater Remediation Projects - Worldwide Experiences
This topic accepts abstracts on technologies and methodologies for the in-situ stabilization of metal and radioactive
contaminants in soils and sludges. Abstracts addressing all aspects of the study area are encouraged, including; chemical andbiological approaches along with the evaluation of long-term stability of these materials.
Lead Organizer:
Latrincy Bates, US DOE, V: 301-903-7654, Latrincy.Bates@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Gregg Occhiogrosso, Neptune and Company, Inc., V: 814-336-9204, gregg@neptuneinc.org

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7.8 Characterization and ER Technologies for Complex and Comingled Contaminants
This topic accepts abstracts on contamination which is beyond typical Remove-Treat-Dispose technologies' reach. There areworld-wide complexities associated with deep vadose contamination, co-mingled radionuclide, metal, and volatilecontaminant plumes, and a wide-range of other physical or treatment complexities are posing critical impacts toenvironmental media over extended periods of time as well as presenting challenges for developing approaches for successful
remediation. Aspects to be discussed include lessons learned, innovations, strategies, status and overall goals. Abstracts areencouraged from around the world to provide perspective of the challenges and possible solutions for these complex
problems.
Lead Organizer:
Stefanie Fountain, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., V: 865-361-1699, sfountain@geosyntec.com
Additional Organizers:
Latrincy Bates, US DOE, V: 301-903-7654, Latrincy.Bates@em.doe.gov
Richard Murphy, ARCADIS US, Inc., V: 303-475-5210, richard.murphy@arcadis.com

7.9 Environmental Remediation in Urban and Suburban Environments - Examples from Around the WorldThis topic accepts abstracts on all aspects of the challenges of ER of sites that are associated with urban and suburban areas.
Remediation of urban and suburban radiologically and chemically contaminated sites present special challenges including
protection of the public, limited working space, and communication and involvement with stakeholders, and planning for
future use and/or redevelopment of the site. Many of these sites were previously located in undeveloped or rural areas, but
due to development, are now surrounded by urban, suburban or industrial/commercial areas.
Lead Organizer:
Nelson Walter, WSP, V: +1 207-651-0315, nelson.walter@wsp.com
Additional Organizers:
Ella Feist, Longenecker and Associates, Inc, V: 509-539-7054, ellat1@msn.com
Alex Lopez, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, V: 724-728-3960, alex.lopez@perma-fix.com

7.10 Environmental Remediation of Abandoned Uranium Mines and Mills
This topic accepts abstracts on all aspects associated with the environmental remediation of abandoned uranium mines andmills world-wide, including field surveys and investigation techniques, sample collection and analysis, risk or dose assessment,
remedial design and remedial experiences, long-term operation and maintenance of remedies, cultural and societal aspects,
interaction with local, state, tribal, and federal agencies, returning sites to beneficial reuse, and site closure experiences. This
topic coordinates with Session 3.12 Waste Management in Mining, Uranium Industry, Oil and Gas and Non-Nuclear Sectors.
Lead Organizer:
Stuart Walker, US EPA, V: 703-603-8748, walker.stuart@epa.gov
Additional Organizers:
Richard Murphy, ARCADIS US, Inc., V: 303-475-5210, richard.murphy@arcadis.com
Tjalle Vandergraaf, Retired, V: 2047538402, ttveiv@mts.net

7.11 Modeling Applications and Flow/Transport Analysis in Environmental Remediation
This topic accepts abstracts from around the world on all aspects of modeling or calculations used for environmental
applications, including flow and transport modeling to support monitoring and remedy evaluations, with conceptual sitemodels as the foundation. Aspects to be discussed include data analysis and integration, uncertainty analyses and decision
support, and the use of simulations to study physical and bio-geochemical phenomena to support site decisions andengineering design.
Lead Organizer:
Vicky Freedman, Sealaska, V: +1 546-167-9, Vicky.freedman@sealaska.com
Additional Organizers:
Simon Kwong, National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +4401925933787, simon.kwong@uknnl.com
Margaret MacDonell, Argonne National Laboratory, V: +1 630-252-3243, macdonell@anl.gov

7.12 Emerging Contaminant Issues
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pervasive contaminants that may be found on nuclear waste sites (operating and in phases of closure) are of interest. Topics
covered will include contaminant discovery, site investigation, remediation, risks, regulations and stakeholder concerns.
Lead Organizer:
Richard Murphy, ARCADIS US, Inc., V: 303-475-5210, richard.murphy@arcadis.com
Additional Organizers:
Margaret MacDonell, Argonne National Laboratory, V: +1 630-252-3243, macdonell@anl.gov

7.13 Modeling Applications and Risk/Dose Analysis in Environmental Remediation
This topic accepts abstracts on all aspects of quantitative risk and dose assessments used to inform human and ecologicalrisk/dose decisions on chemical and radiological exposure. The multistep procedure used to evaluate risk/dose, including data
selection, model selection, statistical linkage, parameter estimation, quality evaluation, and model sensitivity are topics
relevant to the characterization of dose–response relationships and exposure estimates that guide regulatory decision-making.
Lead Organizer:
Vicky Freedman, Sealaska, V: +1 546-167-9, Vicky.freedman@sealaska.com
Additional Organizers:
Simon Kwong, National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +4401925933787, simon.kwong@uknnl.com
Margaret MacDonell, Argonne National Laboratory, V: +1 630-252-3243, macdonell@anl.gov

7.14 Approaches to Overcome Challenges in Environmental Data Management, Access, and Analysis
This topic accepts abstracts that discuss approaches to overcome challenges associated with the access, analysis, andmanagement of environmental data. Environmental information and data are heterogenous and highly distributed in both
space and time. Topics may include cataloging, storing, retrieving, and managing data, as well as innovations in methods andsoftware tools that provide critical analyses that support environmental restoration, long-term stewardship, and site closure.
Lead Organizer:
Vicky Freedman, Sealaska, V: +1 546-167-9, Vicky.freedman@sealaska.com
Additional Organizers:
Stefanie Fountain, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., V: 865-361-1699, sfountain@geosyntec.com
Richard Murphy, ARCADIS US, Inc., V: 303-475-5210, richard.murphy@arcadis.com

R7.1 Panel: Implementing Technically-Based Cleanup; US DOE Balancing Regulatory/ Fiscal Complexity
This panel focuses on progress and challenges in implementing remediation approaches in the DOE complex that aretechnically feasible and balance regulatory and fiscal responsibilities. Panelists will include government perspectives (USEPA,USDOE, State Officials) on successes and challenges.

R7.2 Panel: US DOE Defense Related Uranium Mines (DRUM) Program and Uranium Leasing ProgramThis panel focuses on the US DOE Defense Related Uranium Mines (DRUM) Program and Uranium Leasing Program (ULP).

R7.3 Panel: Risk-Based Approaches to Environmental Remediation and Adaptive Site Management
This panel focuses on the remediation of legacy trench sites, discussing challenges associated with site characterization, risk
evaluation, and remedial approaches using adaptive and iterative approaches needed to manage these difficult-to-remediatesites. The discussion will also include international case studies, highlighting the importance of end state selection and thebenefits of including interested parties in the decision-making process.
Lead Organizer:
Vicky Freedman, Sealaska, V: +1 546-167-9, Vicky.freedman@sealaska.com
Additional Organizers:
Kim Baines, IAEA, V: , k.baines@iaea.org

R7.4 Panel: Innovative and Cost-Effective Monitoring Approaches
This panel focuses on discussing recent advancements in monitoring and remaining challenges associated with implementing
cost-effective monitoring approaches for complex sites. Monitoring presents one of the largest, long-term costs forenvironmental remediation and site stewardship within the DOE because contamination at complex sites will likely be present
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series geophysical measurements, the use of machine learning, and the data management and qualification of large volumes ofdata.
Lead Organizer:
Vicky Freedman, Sealaska, V: +1 546-167-9, Vicky.freedman@sealaska.com

R7.5 Panel: Radiological Modeling for Input for Cleanup of Sites
This would be an inter-agency panel on use of radiological modeling for the purpose of demonstrating protection of the public
and environment for nuclear reactor environmental remediation and cleanup of government sites.
Lead Organizer:
Amanda Anderson, US DOE, V: 240-702-5556, amanda.anderson@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Rateb (Boby) Abu Eid, US NRC, V: 301-415-5811, boby.abu-eid@nrc.gov

R7.6 LM Business Meeting ??? (DOE LM Focus)

8 - COMMUNICATION, STAKEHOLDERS & INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT(CSTD)Rob Seifert, US DOE HQ (Lead Co-Chair), V: 301-250-5239, robert.seifert@em.doe.gov
Robert O. Berry, Foxfire Scientific Inc (Co-Chair), V: +44 161 292 7990, berry@foxfirescientific.com
Joceline Nahigian, US DOE (Co-Chair), V: +1 301-250-3409, joceline.nahigian@hq.doe.gov

This track covers communications, stakeholders & indigenous engagement, training and professional public involvement, andeducation and training development for technical and management issues in the nuclear waste-management industry, such as
used nuclear fuel; and high-level, low-level and TRU waste management.

8.0 Communications, Stakeholders & Indigenous Engagement, Training and Develop - Non-Specified Abstracts
Lead Organizer:
Rob Seifert, US DOE HQ, V: 301-250-5239, robert.seifert@em.doe.gov

8.1 Communications, Stakeholders & Indigenous Engagement Training and Development - Posters
Lead Organizer:
Rob Seifert, US DOE HQ, V: 301-250-5239, robert.seifert@em.doe.gov

8.2 Communication of Technical Issues: Worldwide Experiences
This topic accepts abstracts on experiences gained from involving the public/stakeholders, regulators, peers, customers, andgovernment entities in technical issues and risk informed decision-making processes. This topic explores all aspects ofcommunicating technical issues associated with the radioactive waste management industry, including environment, safety,
health, quality, and other support services. The aim is to capture various perspectives for waste management practitioners,
policy makers, regulators and members of the public. This topic highlights approaches that have been successful and can beapplied by others. This topic will draw on ideas from a variety of disciplines that have experience in communicating andparticipating in controversial issues that may offer insights into the multi-disciplinary field of radioactive waste management.
Lead Organizer:
Sonny Goldston, Consultant, V: +1 803-292-1079, sonnygoldston@gmail.com
Additional Organizers:
Jeannette Hyatt, Triad National Security, LLC, V: +1 505-695-8478, Jhyatt@lanl.gov
Natalia Saraeva, US DOE, V: +1 202-460-2482, natalia.saraeva@nuclear.energy.gov
Rob Seifert, US DOE HQ, V: 301-250-5239, robert.seifert@em.doe.gov

8.3 Advancements in Technical Education and Training to Improve and Sustain Institutional Knowledge
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describing formal training (electronic or on site), practical workplace experience, and innovative approaches to retain
institutional knowledge.
Lead Organizer:
Robert O. Berry, Foxfire Scientific Inc, V: +44 161 292 7990, berry@foxfirescientific.com
Additional Organizers:
Judith Connell, Fluor, V: 509-531-4484, Judy.Connell@fluorgov.com
Rachel West, HPM Corporation, V: +9317031628, rach0714@gmail.com

8.4 The Stakeholder’s Voice – Stakeholder and Tribal Perspective Related to Environmental CleanupThis topic accepts abstracts focused on cleanup issues that will have a direct and lasting impact on the future of our worldwide
nuclear program initiatives. Decisions on SNF storage and disposal, LLW treatment and disposal, TRU waste treatment anddisposal, and the waste from HLW processing facilities will all be affected by the involvement of stakeholders and tribes in theprocess. Partnership with stakeholders and tribal nations are critical to ensure that perspectives are understood andconsidered in decisions facing our world.
Lead Organizer:
Rob Seifert, US DOE HQ, V: 301-250-5239, robert.seifert@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Jeannette Hyatt, Triad National Security, LLC, V: +1 505-695-8478, Jhyatt@lanl.gov
Thomas Klein, Retired, V: 575-302-3655, Silvertea2000@outlook.com

8.5 Decision-making Tools and Frameworks that Enhance Communication for ER Cleanup Programs
This topic accepts abstracts on information, communication and knowledge-management technologies and techniques toorganize, share, maintain, and track/trend data for sites and facilities with contamination issues and preparedness for incident
response. The emphasis is on innovative approaches for efficient and effective frameworks to access, interpret, andcommunicate information that addresses broad stakeholder concerns and workforce transitions to the next generation of
nuclear leadership. The overall aim is to improve external and internal interactions, limit redundancy, and streamline sharing
routine and incident-specific information with a variety of stakeholders.
Lead Organizer:
Jeannette Hyatt, Triad National Security, LLC, V: +1 505-695-8478, Jhyatt@lanl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Sonny Goldston, Consultant, V: +1 803-292-1079, sonnygoldston@gmail.com
Leonel Lagos, Applied Research Center - FIU, V: 305-348-1810, lagosl@fiu.edu
Joceline Nahigian, US DOE, V: +1 301-250-3409, joceline.nahigian@hq.doe.gov

8.6 Role of Advisory Boards in Environmental CleanupThis topic accepts abstracts on interactions between technical experts and Advisory Boards on key policy or project decisions
at nuclear cleanup sites and power plants from advisory board members. Advisory Boards include Site Specific Advisory
Boards, Citizen Advisory Boards, and Others.
Lead Organizer:
Jeannette Hyatt, Triad National Security, LLC, V: +1 505-695-8478, Jhyatt@lanl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Natalia Saraeva, US DOE, V: +1 202-460-2482, natalia.saraeva@nuclear.energy.gov
Joceline Nahigian, US DOE, V: +1 301-250-3409, joceline.nahigian@hq.doe.gov

8.7 Innovations and Performance Solutions to Workplace Management
This topic accepts abstracts on effective organizational management practices to meet multiple objectives including safety,
technology utilization, and organizational performance measures of all types. Abstracts are welcome on lessons learned about
integrating the efforts of individuals, teams, technologies and coordinating performance across multiple departments ororganizations including improving management practices, implementing change and streamlining management
communications.
Lead Organizer:
Rob Seifert, US DOE HQ, V: 301-250-5239, robert.seifert@em.doe.gov

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Additional Organizers:
Andrew Fellinger, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-507-5163, a.fellinger@srnl.doe.gov
Evelyn Dawson, GES-ASRC Industrial, V: 480-212-3768, edawson@ges-ais.com
Joceline Nahigian, US DOE, V: +1 301-250-3409, joceline.nahigian@hq.doe.gov

8.8 Social Sciences as a Resource for Improving Public Involvement in HLW Issues
This topic accepts abstracts on lessons learned about public readiness for the siting of new HLW disposition facilities and ways
to avoid and/or repair past mistakes.
Lead Organizer:
Paul Dickman, Argonne National Laboratory, V: 703-489-1591, pdickman@anl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Natalia Saraeva, US DOE, V: +1 202-460-2482, natalia.saraeva@nuclear.energy.gov
Carl-Reinhold Brakenhielm, Swedish National Council for Nuclear Waste, V: +46-8651-0549, brakenhielm@teol.uu.se
Ann Riedesel, Fluor, V: +1 208-569-6320, ann.riedesel@fluorgov.com

8.9 Manhattan Project National Historic Park – Legacy Lives On
The recently established Manhattan Project National Historic Park and how each of the three sites that are involved: HanfordOak Ridge-Los Alamos. Additional abstracts on museums or interpretative centers focused on the approaches used to preserve
the legacy of the advent of the nuclear age.
Lead Organizer:
Darina Castillo, US DOE, V: 720-377-3824, Darina.Castillo@LM.DOE.gov
Additional Organizers:
Jeannette Hyatt, Triad National Security, LLC, V: +1 505-695-8478, Jhyatt@lanl.gov
Padraic Benson, US DOE Office of LM, V: +3038597727, padraic.benson@lm.doe.gov

8.10 Implementation Lessons Learned and Novel Approaches for Risk-Informing WM Regulations
This topic accepts abstracts on the risk-informed implementation approaches for waste management of US DOE and othercountries’ radioactive wastes. The US DOE revised regulation (DOE Order 435.1A) was recently released and presentations
will highlight the approaches used to incorporate the changes in the order into practice while sharing lessons learned. Papers
that provide insight to global perspectives on similar waste management approaches to risk-informing their waste
management regulations, are also encouraged.
Lead Organizer:
Jeannette Hyatt, Triad National Security, LLC, V: +1 505-695-8478, Jhyatt@lanl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Rob Seifert, US DOE HQ, V: 301-250-5239, robert.seifert@em.doe.gov
Sonny Goldston, Consultant, V: +1 803-292-1079, sonnygoldston@gmail.com

8.11 Global Experience of Records, Knowledge and Memory (RK&M): Global Marker Systems
This topic accepts abstracts on knowledge and records aspects for national and multi-national repositories for nuclear waste.
A focus will be on developing methods to communicate the aspects and effects of nuclear waste repositories to future
generations through records retention programs and physical repository marker projects. Abstracts that are focused on thedesign and content of messages to the future being developed by various repository programs around the world, differences
and similarities in messages, marker materials and designs, and key elements of a records retention program are especiallywelcome. Special focus will also center on the progress being made through the NEA RK&M initiative, programs withenvironmental friendly goals and methods, and challenges encountered and overcome during this unprecedented time.
Additionally, abstracts that discuss progress and implications made subsequent to the Directive adopted by the European
Union on 19 July 2011 allowing its member states/nations to host multi-national nuclear-fuel-cycle-waste inventories of SNF,
UNF and HLW will be accepted.
Lead Organizer:
Russell Patterson, Private Contractor, V: +1 575-499-9903, ruspatson@gmail.com
Additional Organizers:
Thomas Klein, Retired, V: 575-302-3655, Silvertea2000@outlook.com
Stephan Hotzel, BASE, V: +49 30 1843216607, stephan.hotzel@base.bund.de35

R8.1 Panel: Graduating Students and New Engineers- Wants and Needs –Are Companies Even Listening?
This panel focuses on new hires, graduating scientists and engineers having open lines of communication with employers.
Considering the projected shortfalls in the workforce, effective communication of wants-and-needs of both the employer andemployee must exist. Do these needs differ between industries and/or generations? Currently, it seems that both sides must
work harder to achieve this level of communication. With this new approach, both sides can express their wants and needs fora more satisfied workforce and a better work environment.
Lead Organizer:
Leonel Lagos, Applied Research Center - FIU, V: 305-348-1810, lagosl@fiu.edu
Additional Organizers:
Robert O. Berry, Foxfire Scientific Inc, V: +44 161 292 7990, berry@foxfirescientific.com
Rachel West, HPM Corporation, V: +9317031628, rach0714@gmail.com

R8.2 Panel: Young Professionals in Nuclear Science and Engineering an International Perspective
This panel focuses on young professionals and covers views on radioactive waste management from young persons'
perspective from all around the world. An informal panel will enable the future leaders of our industry to share ideas andexperiences, and of course, develop contacts within their peer group on a truly international level. By selecting this format, it ishoped that the topic will be interactive, stimulating valuable discussion among the participants and the audience. The panel
will be led by young professionals who will actively encourage participation from all those attending including a discussion of
mentoring. The aim is to encourage fresh thinking and provide an opportunity for an open and frank discussion on issues.
Lead Organizer:
Robert O. Berry, Foxfire Scientific Inc, V: +44 161 292 7990, berry@foxfirescientific.com
Additional Organizers:
Leonel Lagos, Applied Research Center - FIU, V: 305-348-1810, lagosl@fiu.edu
Natalia Saraeva, US DOE, V: +1 202-460-2482, natalia.saraeva@nuclear.energy.gov

R8.3 Panel: Best Practices in Risk Communications
This panel focuses on a sustainable, holistic and integrated approach to structure nuclear waste management, disposal andremediation decisions. This panel will have participation from internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate use of tools
and techniques to effectively communicate factors that inform decisions. The desired outcome is to effectively communicate
how risk is evaluated at complex sites, highlight holistic site level approaches that are protective of human health and theenvironment, and incorporate policy and technical concerns related to achieving alternative end points. This discussion will
include existing decision-making tools in conjunction with case studies.
Lead Organizer:
Jeannette Hyatt, Triad National Security, LLC, V: +1 505-695-8478, Jhyatt@lanl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Katie Warner, Jacobs, V: 720-286-1547, katelyn.warner@jacobs.com
Rob Seifert, US DOE HQ, V: 301-250-5239, robert.seifert@em.doe.gov
Joceline Nahigian, US DOE, V: +1 301-250-3409, joceline.nahigian@hq.doe.gov

R8.5 Stakeholder Involvement in Consolidated ISF Storage and Transportation Initiatives
This panel focuses on the current efforts undertaken by initiatives to involve stakeholders for the success of Integrated Interim
Storage, Transportation and Disposal facilities for SNF and HLW. The panel will discuss elements needed for success inengaging various stakeholders at all levels of the project lifecycle and can include best practices and lessons learned fromprevious projects.
Lead Organizer:
Natalia Saraeva, US DOE, V: +1 202-460-2482, natalia.saraeva@nuclear.energy.gov
Additional Organizers:
Sonny Goldston, Consultant, V: +1 803-292-1079, sonnygoldston@gmail.com
Joceline Nahigian, US DOE, V: +1 301-250-3409, joceline.nahigian@hq.doe.gov

R8.6 Panel: A Human Resource Perspective on Challenges & Opportunity in Workforce Requests
This panel focuses on aging workforce and knowledge management are critical issues in nuclear waste management globally.
This panel includes issues, challenges and opportunities from a Human Resource management perspective.

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Lead Organizer:
Eric Knox, Amentum, V: +5712322897, eric.knox@amentum.com
Additional Organizers:
Lisa Tharp-Bernard, Amentum, V: 803-292-5058, lisa.tharp-bernard@amentum.com
Robert O. Berry, Foxfire Scientific Inc, V: +44 161 292 7990, berry@foxfirescientific.com
Judith Connell, Fluor, V: 509-531-4484, Judy.Connell@fluorgov.com
Joceline Nahigian, US DOE, V: +1 301-250-3409, joceline.nahigian@hq.doe.gov

R8.7 Panel- Indigenous Perspectives on Environmental Remediation
This panel focuses on the perspectives of Indigenous societies (e.g., Indian Tribes (US), First Nations (Canada)) related to risk
assessment of environmental remediation challenges, including deep geological disposal of HLW and ILW, near-surface
disposal of LLW and in-situ entombment of nuclear reactor components, and environmental remediation of abandoned
uranium mines and historic wastes. Standard risk assessment assumptions often do not adequately address the cultural andspiritual values that may be unique to indigenous societies. Factoring those into a risk assessment that still meets regulatory
requirements and policies such as reasonably anticipated land use at US EPA CERCLA sites can be challenging but has thepotential to lead to a site or facility approach that is more accepted.
Lead Organizer:
Stuart Walker, US EPA, V: 703-603-8748, walker.stuart@epa.gov
Additional Organizers:
Tjalle Vandergraaf, Retired, V: 2047538402, ttveiv@mts.net
Richard Murphy, ARCADIS US, Inc., V: 303-475-5210, richard.murphy@arcadis.com
Joceline Nahigian, US DOE, V: +1 301-250-3409, joceline.nahigian@hq.doe.gov

R8.8 Roundtable: Success and Challenges with DOE Legacy Management Interpretative Centers (DOE LM Focus)
This session focuses on success and Challenges with DOE Legacy Management Interpretative Centers.
Lead Organizer:
Darina Castillo, US DOE, V: 720-377-3824, Darina.Castillo@LM.DOE.gov
Additional Organizers:
Kurt Gerdes, Consultant, V: +3013301457, kgerdes@wmsym.org

R8.9 Panel: Former WMS Scholarship Winners Now Leading Our Industry (Student Focus)
This session focuses on past scholarship winners now in the industry. The Roy Post Foundation has awarded scholarships forover 30 years and the panel is intended to provide a forum for 6-8 past scholarship winners to discuss their experiences.
Lead Organizer:
Robert O. Berry, Foxfire Scientific Inc, V: +44 161 292 7990, berry@foxfirescientific.com
Additional Organizers:
Leonel Lagos, Applied Research Center - FIU, V: 305-348-1810, lagosl@fiu.edu
Ravi Gudavalli, Applied Research Center - FIU, V: 305-348-7207, gudavall@fiu.edu

R8.10 Panel: Future Workforce – Employment Opportunities for Students
This panel will facilitate employment opportunities for students attending WM2024. The selected DOE contractors will
provide “real” employment opportunities and guidance to the students.
Lead Organizer:
Leonel Lagos, Applied Research Center - FIU, V: 305-348-1810, lagosl@fiu.edu
Additional Organizers:
Dameone Ferguson, US DOE EM, V: +1 240-654-7892, dameone.ferguson@hq.doe.gov
Kurt Gerdes, Consultant, V: +3013301457, kgerdes@wmsym.org

R8.11 ECA/EFCOG DOE EM Workforce Initiative - Learning from the 5 Year Plans
This joint session between ECA, EFCOG, and DOE-EM will feature discussion on workforce development challenges across the
DOE complex, and how communities, contractors and DOE can best work together to meet shared needs and goals.

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Lead Organizer:
Kara Colton, Energy Communities Alliance, V: +7038643520, kara.colton@energyca.org
Additional Organizers:
Kristen Ellis, US DOE, V: +1 202-586-5810, kristen.ellis@hq.doe.gov

9 - SPECIAL TOPICS AND MULTI-TRACK CROSS CUTTING TECHNOLOGY TOPICS
Ming Zhu, US DOE (Lead Co-Chair), V: 301-903-9240, Ming.Zhu@em.doe.gov
Paul Dixon, Los Alamos National Laboratory (Co-Chair), V: 505-699-1744, p_dixon@lanl.gov

This Track includes all Special Topics including the aspects of US and non-US International Safety, Security, and Safeguards
and US Homeland security issues. It also includes technical track crosscutting topics or special WM topics on programs
associated with orphan and sealed sources, Integrated Risk Management and decision support analysis in support of Program
Management & Project Management inclusive of but not limited to modeling, compliance activities, criteria and standards
development, Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA);Technology Deployment and Technical Risk Management;
instruments, filtration, advanced technologies, extreme environment operations enabling technologies, technology driven
program implications and drivers, and/or other technical crosscutting issues that involve multiple waste forms or radioactive
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9.0 Special Topics and Track Cross Cutting Technology Topics - Non-specified Abstracts
Lead Organizer:
Alan Paulley, Quintessa Ltd., V: +4401925885952, alanpaulley@quintessa.org

9.1 Special Topics and Track Cross Cutting Technology Topics - Posters

Lead Organizer:
Alan Paulley, Quintessa Ltd., V: +4401925885952, alanpaulley@quintessa.org

9.2 Nuclear and Industrial Robotics, Remote Systems and Emerging Technology
This topic accepts abstracts on all aspects of the use of robotics, remote systems and tools used in the nuclear industry,including needs, problem statements, research and development. Abstracts are encouraged that discuss technology
maturation, utilization, testing and verification, best practices, lessons learned, knowledge management and trends in robotics
and remote systems, applications, facilities, use in emergency preparedness or response and recovery actions and the ability
to withstand exposure to radioactive contamination or ionizing radiation.
Lead Organizer:
Kim "KD" Auclair, KD Auclair & Associates, LLC VOSB, V: +3606090627, kdauclair@gmail.com
Additional Organizers:
Paul Dixon, Los Alamos National Laboratory, V: 505-699-1744, p_dixon@lanl.gov

9.3 Crosscutting Subsurface Mass Transport and Environmental Assessment of Geological Disposal Systems
This topic accepts abstracts that crosscut other Tracks related to environmental and/or risk assessment of geologicalradioactive waste disposal systems that consider hydrological, mechanical, thermal and chemical/biochemical effects.
Complementary Topics 2.11 and 3.10 focus on Track-specific Performance Assessment but all Topics, including related topic
9.4, will exchange abstracts in developing the Technical Program. Abstracts are requested on advances in methodologies andtechnologies associated with characterization and evaluation of the fluid flow, diffusion and/or dispersion, chemical andgeochemical processes including consideration of their evolution, model development, model application and validation,
parameter acquisition and evaluation techniques and integrated process assessment.
Lead Organizer:
Amy Jordan, Neptune and Company, Inc., V: , ajordan@neptuneinc.org
Additional Organizers:
Tjalle Vandergraaf, Retired, V: 2047538402, ttveiv@mts.net
Simon Kwong, National Nuclear Laboratory, V: +4401925933787, simon.kwong@uknnl.com

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9.4 Risk-Informed Performance Based Decision Making for Site ClosureThis topic accepts abstracts on highlighting the progress made on the development of technical methods or approaches
relative to closure of complex sites. Complex issues include those of a technical or regulatory nature. Technical topics include
chemical, physical and biological approaches to in-situ sequestration of contaminants and methods to monitor both
performance and long-term effectiveness to ensure reduction of risks to human health and the environment.
Additional Organizers:
Ming Zhu, US DOE, V: 301-903-9240, Ming.Zhu@em.doe.gov
Leonel Lagos, Applied Research Center - FIU, V: 305-348-1810, lagosl@fiu.edu
Sean McCandless, Neptune and Company, Inc., V: 801-556-1994, smccandless@neptuneinc.org

9.5 Integrated Performance and Risk Assessments, Decision Analyses, and Risk Management
This topic accepts abstracts from the US and International communities on: 1) New approaches for performance assessments,
multimedia risk assessments, and multi-attribute decision analyses in support of remedy selection for environmental cleanup
and closure projects. 2) Developments in methodologies and tools for multimedia environmental modeling, particularly data
management and visualization, (conceptual model and data) uncertainty quantification, and dose calculations. 3) Integrationof performance/risk assessment models into life cycle cost analyses. 4) Integration of monitoring and modeling approaches
for validating multimedia environmental models and optimizing environmental monitoring.
Lead Organizer:
Ming Zhu, US DOE, V: 301-903-9240, Ming.Zhu@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Paul Black, Neptune and Company, Inc., V: 720-746-1803 x1001, pblack@neptuneinc.org
Rateb (Boby) Abu Eid, US NRC, V: 301-415-5811, boby.abu-eid@nrc.gov

9.6 Radiological Dispersion Devices and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Detection, Response, and Recovery
This topic accepts abstracts on the determination of an affected zone, the recovery process and procedures and cleanup
methodologies from those incidents that involve radioactive material dispersion. Abstracts that address large scale(fission/fusion) and mixed/hybrid device incident recovery will also be considered. This topic will also focus on the National
Response Framework flow down, including critical aspects of data sharing, data analysis, and command and control aspects ofan event response, including information dissemination to the public in such an event.
Lead Organizer:
Kim "KD" Auclair, KD Auclair & Associates, LLC VOSB, V: +3606090627, kdauclair@gmail.com
Additional Organizers:
Gregg Occhiogrosso, Neptune and Company, Inc., V: 814-336-9204, gregg@neptuneinc.org

9.7 Global Perspectives on Advances in Nuclear Safety Management
This topic accepts abstracts on the full range of nuclear safety management with an emphasis on methods and processes toimprove safety performance, prevent accidents, provide improved emergency response, and reduce the overall risk of injuries,
exposure, damage, or shutdowns for both the commercial and governmental activities and programs involving nuclear
materials. Abstracts are encouraged that discuss alternative methods of maintaining a high awareness of safety and a highly
incentivized workforce. Abstracts that discuss specific unsafe occurrences and the associated immediate responses andlonger-term corrective actions applicable to the broad range of activities undertaken by participants in the nuclear waste
management business are solicited. Additionally, discussions of changes in safety standards and measurement methods could
be presented under this topic.
Lead Organizer:
Judith Connell, Fluor, V: 509-531-4484, Judy.Connell@fluorgov.com
Additional Organizers:
Robert Brounstein, TerranearPMC, V: +505 4125 718, rbrounstein@terranearpmc.com

9.8 Radioactive Containment Ventilation
This topic accepts abstracts on issues associated with containment ventilation. It will include presentations on difficult
problems/novel solutions associated with waste processing, facility decontamination, maintenance, site remediation, andfilters developed for design basis conditions. Lessons learned from various containment ventilation systems are anticipated.

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Abstracts are particularly solicited that address issues associated with cleanup of the Fukushima Daiichi tsunami, upgrades at
WIPP, and status of waste treatment facilities at US DOE Idaho and Hanford, as well as other facilities worldwide. Abstracts arealso sought for changes in US and international codes allowing qualification of filters for use under design basis conditions
facilitating safety in design as well as gas absorbers.
Lead Organizer:
Ron Unz, Institute for Clean Energy Technology - Mississippi State University, V: 662-325-9528, unz@icet.msstate.edu
Additional Organizers:
Robert Jubin, Consultant, V: +1 865-924-1568, RTJubin1@comcast.net
Coralie Rose, Mississippi State University, V: 601-955-0952, rose@icet.msstate.edu

9.9 Project Management Improvements-Planning through Completion-Scope, Cost, & Schedule Control
This topic accepts abstracts on the latest developments in project management systems and methods and their application towaste management projects. Subjects could include planning approaches to ensure that the scope is clear and achievable, costestimates are complete and realistic, and schedules include time estimates for both the direct project activities and theadministrative and regulatory activities required to allow project implementation. Abstracts that discuss the use of planning
tools, such as Critical Path Method (CPM), and control tools, such as the Earned Value Management (EVM), will be encouraged.
In addition, abstracts that discuss methods used for effective integrated planning across multiple sites and programs and thecoordination/inclusion of the key participants required for success – client, workers, regulators, public, etc. will be
encouraged.
Lead Organizer:
Sean McCandless, Neptune and Company, Inc., V: 801-556-1994, smccandless@neptuneinc.org
Additional Organizers:
Kim "KD" Auclair, KD Auclair & Associates, LLC VOSB, V: +3606090627, kdauclair@gmail.com

9.10 Developments in Deep Borehole Disposal Around the WorldThis topic accepts abstracts on deep borehole disposal of SNF, HLW, Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources and DOE-managed
waste forms, including siting, site characterization, permitting and regulations, operations (e.g., surface handling, down holecanister emplacement), closure (e.g., borehole sealing), and post-closure safety.
Lead Organizer:
Dirk Mallants, CSIRO, V: +61 8 8303 8595, dirk.mallants@csiro.au
Additional Organizers:
Geoff Freeze, Sandia National Laboratories, V: +1 505-235-8823, gafreez@sandia.gov
Andrew Orrell, Idaho National Laboratory, V: +1 208-526-5489, stanley.orrell@inl.gov
Ming Zhu, US DOE, V: 301-903-9240, Ming.Zhu@em.doe.gov

9.11 Issues & Recent Developments in Security of Nuclear Sector
This topic accepts abstracts on the physical, cyber, policy, and regulatory challenges and developments in securing the nuclear
sector around the world. The history of, and emerging security issues for, the protection of radioactive materials are of keeninterest to federal agencies, e.g., DHS, DOE, NNSA, and NRC, the nuclear power industry (NEI), academia, medical and nonpower radionuclide producers and users.
Lead Organizer:
Ray Clark, US EPA, V: 202-343-9198, clark.ray@epa.gov
Additional Organizers:
Kim "KD" Auclair, KD Auclair & Associates, LLC VOSB, V: +3606090627, kdauclair@gmail.com

9.12 UAV Emerging Technology for Safety/Security Inspection Monitoring and Disposal of Nuclear Material
This topic accepts all aspects of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s) or drones, used in the nuclear industry, nuclear
safety and security. Abstracts are encouraged that discuss technology maturation, utilization testing and verification, bestpractices lessons learned and trends in UAV systems, facilities and use in inspection, monitoring, disposition and emergency
preparedness and response.
Lead Organizer:
Kim "KD" Auclair, KD Auclair & Associates, LLC VOSB, V: +3606090627, kdauclair@gmail.com

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Kenneth Sanders, Argonne National Laboratory, V: 301-865-0533, ksanders@anl.gov

9.13 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Applications in Radioactive WM
This topic accepts abstracts related to all aspects of applying artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML), deep learningand complex data analytics to the complex problems that are faced in deactivation and decommissioning (D&D),
environmental remediation, waste disposal, and long-term stewardship of contaminated sites and facilities. Abstracts areencouraged that discuss applications that support finding optimal solutions to the types of complex problems listed above
using AI/ML and other methods. This could include structured decision making, sensitivity/uncertainty analysis, and modelbuilding in general, and might be applied to optimizing remediation strategies, reducing long-term monitoring costs,
optimizing sensor networks, integrating data from multiple sources (e.g., in situ sensors, drone/satellite-based remotesensing, reactive transport modeling, etc.), scaling data/models for different purposes, and providing actionable informationfrom vast datasets to support key
Lead Organizer:
Thomas Danielson, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-646-1828, thomas.danielson@srnl.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Paul Black, Neptune and Company, Inc., V: 720-746-1803 x1001, pblack@neptuneinc.org
Ming Zhu, US DOE, V: 301-903-9240, Ming.Zhu@em.doe.gov

9.14 Digital Engineering – Transforming the Way We Design, Deliver, and Manage Projects
This topic accepts abstracts related to Digital Engineering (DE), an integrated digital approach that uses authoritative sourcesof system data and models as a continuum across disciplines to support lifecycle activities from concept through disposal.
Megaproject construction challenges have common traits with many active projects failing to meet cost and schedule efforts bysignificant margins. In addition, due to the desire to reduce schedule and avoid escalation, construction is often begun prior tofull design maturity. DE embodies a deliberate transformational approach to the way systems are designed, engineered,constructed, operated, maintained, and retired. Abstracts are solicited in any, or all, of the five areas of DE: 1)Transformationfrom document-centric engineering to model-based engineering; 2) Centralization of data into an authoritative source of truth
through a digital thread; 3) Innovation through technology to form domain aware digital twins, 4) Computational
infrastructure to host the ecosystem and environment, or 5) Transformation of culture to utilize new digital ecosystem.
Lead Organizer:
Ming Zhu, US DOE, V: 301-903-9240, Ming.Zhu@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Monica Regalbuto, Idaho National Laboratory, V: 2085262319, Monica.regalbuto@inl.gov
Rodrigo Rimando, US DOE, V: 240-676-6470, rodrigo.rimando@em.doe.gov
William Bates, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +8037251341, william.bates@srnl.doe.gov

R9.1 Panel: Operational Excellence in Safety: Back to the Basics
This session focuses on exploring current trends in building a strong operational culture and will include safety culture bestpractices from industry, DOE, and NRC. Safety culture is the foundation of strong operational performance. The panel will also
review tools being used to measure and evaluate safety culture programs
Lead Organizer:
Judith Connell, Fluor, V: 509-531-4484, Judy.Connell@fluorgov.com
Additional Organizers:
Ann Riedesel, Fluor, V: +1 208-569-6320, ann.riedesel@fluorgov.com
Kliss McNeel, Fluor, V: +1 208-403-3928, kliss.mcneel@fluorgov.com
Jan Preston, Fluor Mission Solutions, V: 240-654-7705, jan.preston@fluorgov.com

R9.2 Panel: Interagency Community of Practice in Risk and Performance Assessment (Defer to 2025)
This panel focuses on the status of the Inter-agency Performance & Risk Assessment Community of Practice (P&RA COP).
Representatives from the P&RA COP and subject matter experts will discuss lessons learned and provide feedback on building
the P&RA COP to support risk-informed environmental decision making.
Lead Organizer:
Ming Zhu, US DOE, V: 301-903-9240, Ming.Zhu@em.doe.gov

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Additional Organizers:
Christepher McKenney, US NRC, V: 301-415-6663, christepher.mckenney@nrc.gov
Karen Skubal, US DOE, V: , Karen.Skubal@em.doe.gov

R9.3 Panel: Perspectives (US and Non-US) on the Use of Risk and Dose Assessment Tools
This panel focuses on various dose and risk assessment tools for assessments, Deactivation and Decommissioning,
remediation, and closure of sites of chemical and radioactive wastes. Representatives from the US (DOE, EPA, NRC), non-US
countries and their representative regulatory bodies or authorities, as well as performance/risk assessment practitioners willcompare and contrast the various guidance from regulatory agencies and authorities on how tools such as the Preliminary
Remediation Goals (PRG) calculator, the Dose Compliance Concentrations (DCC) calculator, and RESidual RADioactivity(RESRAD) should be used in support of analyses and decisions for environmental cleanup activities.
Lead Organizer:
Amanda Anderson, US DOE, V: 240-702-5556, amanda.anderson@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Stuart Walker, US EPA, V: 703-603-8748, walker.stuart@epa.gov
Rateb (Boby) Abu Eid, US NRC, V: 301-415-5811, boby.abu-eid@nrc.gov

R9.4 Panel: Nuclear and Industrial Robotics, Remote Systems and Emerging Technologies
This panel focuses on all aspects of the use of robotics, remote systems and tools used in the nuclear industry, including needs,
problem statements, research and development. Abstracts are encouraged that discuss technology maturation, utilization,
testing and verification, best practices, lessons learned, knowledge management and trends in robotics and remote systems,
applications, facilities, use in emergency preparedness or response and recovery actions and the ability to withstand exposure
to radioactive contamination or ionizing radiation.
Lead Organizer:
Paul Dixon, Los Alamos National Laboratory, V: 505-699-1744, p_dixon@lanl.gov
Additional Organizers:
Rodrigo Rimando, US DOE, V: 240-676-6470, rodrigo.rimando@em.doe.gov
Thomas Nance, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-646-1179, Thomas.nance@srnl.doe.gov
Jake Deuel, Sandia National Laboratories, V: +1 379-479-9, jkdeuel@sandia.gov

R9.5 Panel: Issues & Recent Developments in Security of Nuclear Sector
This session focuses on the physical, cyber, policy, and regulatory challenges and developments in securing the nuclear sector
around the world. The history of, and emerging security issues for, the protection of radioactive materials are of keen interestto federal agencies, e.g., DHS, DOE, NNSA, and NRC, the nuclear power industry (NEI), academia, medical and non-power
radionuclide producers and users. This session will address security, fitness for duty, cyber UAS, etc. with discussion bymembers of the Nuclear Sector Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC). CIPAC is combination of industry,
academic, and government entities that is sponsored by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the
Department of Homeland Security.
Lead Organizer:
Ray Clark, US EPA, V: 202-343-9198, clark.ray@epa.gov
Additional Organizers:
Susan A. Walter, WM Symposia, Inc., V: 865-208-9714, swalter@wmarizona.org

R9.6 Digital Engineering – Transforming the Way We Design, Deliver, and Manage Projects
This panel focuses on Digital Engineering (DE), an integrated digital approach that uses authoritative sources of system data
and models as a continuum across disciplines to support lifecycle activities from concept through disposal. Megaproject
construction challenges have common traits with many active projects failing to meet cost and schedule efforts by significant
margins. In addition, due to the desire to reduce schedule and avoid escalation, construction is often begun prior to full design
maturity. DE embodies a deliberate transformational approach to the way systems are designed, engineered, constructed,
operated, maintained, and retired. Abstracts are solicited in any, or all, of the five areas of DE: 1)Transformation fromdocument-centric engineering to model-based engineering; 2) Centralization of data into an authoritative source of truth
through a digital thread; 3) Innovation through technology to form domain aware digital twins, 4) Computational
infrastructure to host the ecosystem and environment, or 5) Transformation of culture to utilize new digital ecosystem,

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Lead Organizer:
William Bates, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +8037251341, william.bates@srnl.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Monica Regalbuto, Idaho National Laboratory, V: 2085262319, Monica.regalbuto@inl.gov
Rodrigo Rimando, US DOE, V: 240-676-6470, rodrigo.rimando@em.doe.gov

R9.7 Advancement of HEPA Filters at US DOE Sites
This Panel/Roundtable will discuss the advancement of HEPA filters at the DOE Sites. Panelists will discuss the recent
Southwest Research Institute analysis on the need for independent testing of HEPA filters used at DOE sites, the cooperative
agreement with Mississippi State University, current research and development efforts and implications for DOE sites, recentchanges to handbooks and standards regarding HEPA filters, integration of DOE guidance into existing industry consensus
codes and standards (such as ASME AG-1), and DOE Program office insights on challenges and lessons learned associated with
HEPA filters.
Lead Organizer:
Ron Unz, Institute for Clean Energy Technology - Mississippi State University, V: 662-325-9528, unz@icet.msstate.edu
Additional Organizers:
Tom Hiltz, US DOE, Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security, V: 301-903-0928, Thomas.Hiltz@hq.doe.gov

R9.8 Panel: Systems Thinking for Decision Analysis in Legacy Site CleanupThis Panel will discuss the following: 1) System approaches for integrating & optimizing end state, 2) Processes anddecommissioning strategies, 3) Decision analysis processes for legacy facilities, 4) Bringing together diverse inputs fromdifferent site functions and operations, 5) Considering environmental risks and other factors and risks in in decommissioning
and end state processes, and 6) Systems models and decision processes for complex sites.
Lead Organizer:
Alan Paulley, Quintessa Ltd., V: +4401925885952, alanpaulley@quintessa.org
Additional Organizers:
Paul Dixon, Los Alamos National Laboratory, V: 505-699-1744, p_dixon@lanl.gov
Paul Black, Neptune and Company, Inc., V: 720-746-1803 x1001, pblack@neptuneinc.org

R9.9 Panel: Use of Dose Modeling Tools for Final Clean-up Decisions (Defer to 2025)
This panel will discuss the following: 1) RESRAD, 2) PRG, 3) PC Chrome, 4) ERICA, 5) Other radiological risk dose modelingcodes, and 6) Clarify when and how various dose modeling tools should be used.
Lead Organizer:
Karen Skubal, US DOE, V: , Karen.Skubal@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Amanda Anderson, US DOE, V: 240-702-5556, amanda.anderson@em.doe.gov
Rateb (Boby) Abu Eid, US NRC, V: 301-415-5811, boby.abu-eid@nrc.gov

R9.11 Distributed Ledger Technology Improving Efficiencies (Defer to 2025)
This session focuses on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). In nuclear waste management today, the record keeping
processes often require significant effort involving spreadsheets, manual querying and updating information in dispersed datasilos, and coordination of multiple entities. DLT has been proven to address these challenges while improving efficiency andtrust across the waste handling and compliance supply chain. DLT solves supply chain challenges by getting information to thecorrect people when needed while assuring trust in the right data through attestation to improve efficiency, security, andoversight organizations. The panel will discuss a digital solution that would: 1) Provide global waste asset visibility; 2) Ensurecompliance with waste acceptance criteria; 3) Deliver continuous information assurance with accessibility, security, andresilience; and 4) Result in cost savings and process improvements
Lead Organizer:
Alan Paulley, Quintessa Ltd., V: +4401925885952, alanpaulley@quintessa.org
Additional Organizers:
Edwin Matthews, Sellafield Ltd, V: +44 7711 927568, edwin.c.matthews@sellafieldsites.com
Dave Clark, NDA, V: +07821809000, dave.clark@nda.gov.uk
Jeanne Beard, US DOE, V: +1 202-586-0200, jeanne.beard@em.doe.gov

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R9.12 Improving the US Cybersecurity - Implementation of OMB Order 14028
Lead Organizer:
Jeanne Beard, US DOE, V: +1 202-586-0200, jeanne.beard@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Ming Zhu, US DOE, V: 301-903-9240, Ming.Zhu@em.doe.gov

R9.13 Updates on NNLEMS in Support of EM and LM Missions
This Session focuses on the Network of National Laboratories for Environmental Management and Stewardship (NNLEMS)’s
recent efforts to support EM and LM sites, including development of DOE Sites’ climate vulnerability assessment plans,
independent review of groundwater remediation and monitoring strategies, and high risk site assessments.
Lead Organizer:
Ming Zhu, US DOE, V: 301-903-9240, Ming.Zhu@em.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Kathryn Taylor-Pashow, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +8036461038, Kathryn.Taylor-Pashow@srnl.doe.gov

10 - LEVERAGING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE
Judith Connell, Fluor (Lead Co-Chair), V: 509-531-4484, Judy.Connell@fluorgov.com
Kristen Ellis, US DOE (Co-Chair), V: +1 202-586-5810, kristen.ellis@hq.doe.gov
Ann Riedesel, Fluor (Co-Chair), V: +1 208-569-6320, ann.riedesel@fluorgov.com

This track is dedicated to the education and promotion of the next generation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering andMath) professionals who manage/handle radioactive material and/or waste as well as associated fields that support thenuclear/waste management industry in general. Panels and sessions will focus on STEM essentials and best practices in both
US and non-US settings. Topics will include (a) defining future US and global workforce needs; (b) addressing the imminent
gap in a qualified STEM workforce;(c) educating and preparing the potential talent pool; (d) developing and deploying
applications and tools to prepare students for careers in the nuclear industry, with a focus on radioactive waste management;(e) supporting K-12 STEM programs through outreach to academics and teachers; (f) understanding STEM workforce needs
for DOE’s ongoing missions; and (g) the importance of STEM education in technical solutions for worldwide problem solving.
10.0 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Topics - Non-specified Abstracts
Lead Organizer:
Judith Connell, Fluor, V: 509-531-4484, Judy.Connell@fluorgov.com

10.1 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Topics - Posters
Lead Organizer:
Judith Connell, Fluor, V: 509-531-4484, Judy.Connell@fluorgov.com

10.2 STEM’s Pathway to the Future’s Workforce
This topic accepts abstracts that highlight activities of individuals, companies, agencies, and governments in the radioactive
waste management industry, and ancillary disciplines, that are supporting STEM education that will help create and sustain aqualified future workforce. Individuals and companies from US and non-US are encouraged to share their understanding of
STEM needs and their approaches, experiences, successes, and shortcomings experienced along the various pathways leading
to STEM excellence and strengthening a future workforce for our industry.
Lead Organizer:
Kristen Ellis, US DOE, V: +1 202-586-5810, kristen.ellis@hq.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
George M. Taylor, Banda Group International, V: +1 865-310-2841, george.taylor@bandagroupintl.com

10.3 Programs and Initiatives that Foster STEM LearningThis topic accepts abstracts on proactive and novel programs and initiatives for engaging K-12 students in STEM-disciplines
with a view to developing a future workforce prepared to work in and forward in the nuclear industry and related energy

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sectors. This topic explores all aspects of educational programs and outreach – from classroom curricula to summer camps,
isolated events, newsletters, and webcasts – that pique the curiosity of young students and attract them to STEM-based
careers. The objective is to capture various perspectives from administrative and in-classroom educators, technical subject
matter experts, project and community-relations personnel, and technical organizations with active publicinformation/educational programs. This topic highlights approaches that have been both successful and can be applied byothers.
Lead Organizer:
Ann Riedesel, Fluor, V: +1 208-569-6320, ann.riedesel@fluorgov.com
Additional Organizers:
Kristen Ellis, US DOE, V: +1 202-586-5810, kristen.ellis@hq.doe.gov

R10.1 abc Panel: Global STEM Initiatives

Lead Organizer:
Judith Connell, Fluor, V: 509-531-4484, Judy.Connell@fluorgov.com
Additional Organizers:
Kristen Ellis, US DOE, V: +1 202-586-5810, kristen.ellis@hq.doe.gov

R10.2 DOE National Labs and Academia Successful Partnerships in the Development and Training of STEM Workforce
The panel will focus on successful partnerships between the US DOE National Labs and academic institutions in thedevelopment of the 21st Century STEM workforce. Invited panel members will describe the various models used for the
training of STEM students, research partnership with national labs and transition students onto the DOE/National labs
workforce. Other professional training programs will also be showcased and presented.
Lead Organizer:
Leonel Lagos, Applied Research Center - FIU, V: 305-348-1810, lagosl@fiu.edu
Additional Organizers:
Jen Wohlwend, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-617-8239, Jennifer.Wohlwend@srnl.doe.gov
Rick Demmer, MARCOM, V: 208-589-4858, dcondude@gmail.com

R10.3 DOE Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP)
This session will focus on the US DOE Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP). MSIPP is designed to build asustainable pipeline between the DOE sites/labs and minority-serving institutions in STEM disciplines and bring a heightenedawareness of the DOE Office of Environmental Management mission to institutions with a common interest in STEM research
fields. Currently, MSIPP supports 7 programs including competitive research awards, summer internships, the Savannah River
Environmental Services Field Station program, a post-doctoral research program, a graduate fellowship program, and grant
opportunities through the EM/MSI shared interest research partnership program and technology curriculum and professional
development program. These opportunities bring together institutions that share interests in STEM research areas and who
can utilize the facilities and technology available at DOE labs and sites.
Additional Organizers:
Genia McKinley, US DOE, V: +1 202-586-6613, genia.mckinley@em.doe.gov
Vivian Holloway, Savannah River National Laboratory, V: +1 803-646-2670, vivian.holloway@srnl.doe.gov

11 - ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTORS FOR ELECTRICAL POWER AND OTHER APPLICATIONS (ANR)John Mathieson, Consultant (Lead Co-Chair), V: +44 7557 394896, jmathieson@wmarizona.org
Mark Lewis, EnergySolutions (Co-Chair), V: 803-960-3619, mslewis@energysolutions.com
Tjalle Vandergraaf, Retired (Co-Chair), V: 2047538402, ttveiv@mts.net

This Track includes advanced nuclear reactors for electrical power and other applications. Other applications could include
seawater desalination, district Heating, hydrogen gas production, industrial process heat & power supply, fuel synthesis,
etc.. The Track includes advancements in research, development, and deployment of advanced reactor technologies andprograms addressing safety, technical, economics, security, regulations, socio-political and environmental needs. Potential
sessions focused on recognizing technical barriers and expanding designs to create improvements in current existing reactor
designs. Specific advanced reactor concepts discussed include the traditional base load large reactors, Small Modular Reactors

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(SMRs), microreactors and mobile/ barge/ ship reactors. It also includes optimizing the economics by reducing costs fromfabrication through construction to operations to D&D/ Used Nuclear Fuel and waste disposal. This new Track is seeking
additional Topic/Session Organizers.
11.0 Advanced Nuclear Reactors for Electrical Power and Other Applications - Non-specified Abstracts
Lead Organizer:
John Mathieson, Consultant, V: +44 7557 394896, jmathieson@wmarizona.org

11.1 Advanced Nuclear Reactors for Electrical Power and Other Applications - Posters
Lead Organizer:
Tjalle Vandergraaf, Retired, V: 2047538402, ttveiv@mts.net

11.2 Advanced Nuclear Reactors for Electrical Power Production
This Topic accepts abstracts on advanced nuclear reactor designs and concepts for electrical power production. It includes
advancements in research, development, and deployment of advanced reactor technologies and programs addressing safety,
technical, economics, security, and licensing and regulation. Specific advanced reactor concepts discussed include thetraditional base load electrical power reactors.
Lead Organizer:
Myron Kaczmarsky, Holtec Government Services, V: +1 856-797-0900 ext. 3657, m.kaczmarsky@holtec.com
Additional Organizers:
John Scaglione, Spectra Tech, Inc, V: +1 702-845-4877, jscaglione@spectratechinc.com

11.3 Applications of Advanced Nuclear Reactors Including Fusion to Non-Power Production
This Topic accepts abstracts on advanced nuclear reactors (including Fusion technology) for applications other than power
production such as seawater desalination, district heating, hydrogen gas production, industrial process heat and power
supply, fuel synthesis, nuclear batteries, etc. It includes advancements in research, development, and deployment of advanced
reactor technologies and programs addressing safety, technical, economics. security, licensing and regulation.
Lead Organizer:
Mark Lewis, EnergySolutions, V: 803-960-3619, mslewis@energysolutions.com
Additional Organizers:
Robert Miklos, Idaho National Laboratory, V: +1 208-881-8042, robert.miklos@inl.gov
Kevin Taylor, AECOM, V: +1 864-517-5639, kevin.taylor@aecom.com

11.4 Advanced Micro-Reactors and Mobile/ Barge/ Ship Reactors - Electrical Power and Other Applications
This Topic accepts abstracts on micro and other tiny reactors for electrical power and other applications. It includes
advancements in research, development, and deployment of advanced reactor technologies and programs addressing safety,
technical, economics, and environmental needs. Potential sessions focused on recognizing technical barriers and expanding
designs to provide clean (green) energy and other reactor applications. It also includes optimizing the economics by reducing
costs from fabrication through construction to operations to D&D/ Used Nuclear Fuel and waste disposal.
Additional Organizers:
Robert Miklos, Idaho National Laboratory, V: +1 208-881-8042, robert.miklos@inl.gov

R11.1 Advancements in Advanced Reactor Concepts - A Vendor's Perspective
This session focuses on advancements in research, development, and deployment of advanced reactor technologies andprograms addressing safety, technical, economics, and environmental needs. Panelist discussion will focus on addressing
technical barriers and expanding clean energy production through innovative design improvements. Panelists from reactor
vendors and key supply chain industries will share their experiences of the benefits and challenges of advanced technologies,
including improved economics from fabrication to operations.

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Lead Organizer:
Sal Golub, US DOE, V: +1 301-448-6031, sal.golub@hq.doe.gov
Additional Organizers:
Myron Kaczmarsky, Holtec Government Services, V: +1 856-797-0900 ext. 3657, m.kaczmarsky@holtec.com

R11.2 Advanced Nuclear Reactors for Electrical Power and Other Applications Around the WorldThis panel will bring together national regulators from countries adopting, or thinking of adopting, advanced nuclear
technologies, together with representatives of the IAEA and NEA. Advanced nuclear technologies bring many safety benefits
over their larger more conventional counterparts, but it is recognized that current regulations and licensing approaches mayneed to be adapted and become more risk informed and better fit for purpose. Further licensing challenges may arise ifreactors are exported from one jurisdiction to another. Other topics for discussion will include non-proliferation, fuel leasing,fuel cycle issues etc. Of particular interest will be developments in the IAEA's Initiative on Regulatory and Industrial
Harmonization.
Lead Organizer:
Mark Lewis, EnergySolutions, V: 803-960-3619, mslewis@energysolutions.com
Additional Organizers:
John Mathieson, Consultant, V: +44 7557 394896, jmathieson@wmarizona.org
Tjalle Vandergraaf, Retired, V: 2047538402, ttveiv@mts.net

R11.3 The Fusion BreakthroughThis session will focus on recent breakthroughs and progress in bringing nuclear Fusion to reality. Fusion is a currently highly
published topic in our industry. The world has a very publicized interest in energy technologies that are efficient and clean. A
panel of global experts will focus on the recent progress and the challenges ahead with insights into the key factors andtimelines.
Lead Organizer:
Susan Stiger, Bechtel, V: 208-757-7395, sgstiger@bechtel.com
Additional Organizers:
Angela Jones, Wood plc, V: +1 865-621-5623, angie.jones@woodplc.com
Robert Miklos, Idaho National Laboratory, V: +1 208-881-8042, robert.miklos@inl.gov
Christoph Gastl, IAEA, V: +431260025884, c.gastl@iaea.org

R11.4 Reusing DOE sites for Energy Production – How To and Lessons Learned
This session will explore current and future plans for demonstrating and deploying new nuclear energy projects across the
DOE complex and will identify opportunities to work across DOE program offices for a more a holistic, place-based approach.
Lead Organizer:
Kara Colton, Energy Communities Alliance, V: +7038643520, kara.colton@energyca.org

12 - MISCELLANEOUS AND NON-SPECIFIED ABSTRACTS PENDING TOPIC OR TRACK ASSIGNMENTThis Track serves two independent miscellaneous functions (MISC). First, authors unsure of the best topic number can assign
their abstract to Track 12 where it will be reviewed and reassigned by the WM PAC Chair to the appropriate topic. The second
function is to assimilate late abstracts for the only WM poster topic (12.1) besides the Student Poster topic (1.2) that doesn’t
require a full paper. It will also accept abstracts where the authors do not want to prepare a paper or are delinquent inmeeting the deadlines. All other poster topics will require an accompanying paper.
12.0 Miscellaneous and Non-specified Abstracts Pending Topic or Track Assignment
This topic is for authors unsure of the best topic number. They can assign their abstract to Track 12.0 where it will be
reviewed and reassigned by the WM PAC Chair to the appropriate topic.
Lead Organizer:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org

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12.1 Non-Paper Poster Topic for Emerging Issues and Late Abstracts
This topic accepts abstracts for the non-paper, poster topic held on Wednesday afternoon and on Thursday morning of the
WM Conference. Authors must clearly mark the abstract as a “non-paper, poster topic” or the abstract will be assigned to oneof the other eleven Tracks’ Poster Topics. Abstracts will be accepted in topic 12.1 until Friday, January 12, 2024. Any abstract
or paper in the other eleven tracks where the author may have missed the delivery deadlines may also be re-assigned to thisnon-paper, poster topic at the discretion of the affected Lead Organizer.
Lead Organizer:
Gary Benda, WM Symposia, Inc., V: +1 803-317-1116, gbenda@wmsym.org
Additional Organizers:
Al Freitag, Globalpundits Technology, V: 914-475-1170, aafreita@aol.com

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*
Acronyms are US unless noted otherwise**DAW Dry Activated Waste
DBE DBE TECHNOLOGY GmbHDCS Dry Container Storage
DNFSB Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board**DOD US Department of Defense**DOE US Department of Energy**DOT US Department of Transportation
DGR Deep Geological Repository
DRUM Defense Related Uranium Mines**DU Depleted Uranium**(Commonly Used by WMS Attendees and Acceptable for
Use in Presentation Titles Without Spelling Out)AACRS Advisory Committee on Reactor Safety
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
APDAS Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
AEA Atomic Energy Agency or the Atomic Energy Act of1954**AECL Atomic Energy of Canada Limited*
AFCEE Airforce Center for Engineering and theEnvironment
AFR Away-From-Reactor Storage**ALARA As Low As Reasonably Achievable**ANDRA Agence nationale pour la gestion des déchets
radioactifs (French National Radioactive Waste
Management Agency) ***ANL Argonne National Laboratory**ANS American Nuclear Society**ANSTO Australian Nuclear Science and Technology
Organization*
ARM Accelerator-Produced Radioactive Material**ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing Materials**DWPF Defense Waste Processing Facility
E**EC European Commission***EDF Electricite’ de France (France Nuclear Utility)*
EDRAM International Association for Environmentally Safe
Disposal of Radioactive Materials
EFCOG Energy Facilities Contractors GroupEIA U.S. Energy Information Administration**EIS Environmental Impact Statement**EM Environmental Management
ENEA National Agency for New Technologies, Energy andEnvironment (Italy)*
ENRESA Empresa Nacional de Residuos Radiactivos(Spain) ***EPA US Environmental Protection Agency**EPRI Electric Power Research Institute**ER Environmental Remediation**EU European Union***ES&H Environment, Safety & HealthB
BfS Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz (German Federal Officeof Radiation Protection) ***BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory
BRC Below Regulatory Concern or Blue-Ribbon
Commission on America’s Nuclear Future
BTP NRC Branch Technical Position**BWR Boiling Water Reactor

F/G**FUSRAP Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action
Program**GAO United States Government Accountability Office
GIS Geographical Information System
GNEP Global Nuclear Energy Partnership**GOCO Government Owned/Contractor Operated
GTCC Greater Than Class C Low-Level Radioactive
Waste

C
CST&D Communications, Stakeholder & Indigenous
Engagement and Professional Development**CEA Commissariat a l’Energie Atomique (French Atomic
Energy Commission) ***CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act
CEU Continuing Education Unit
CFR Code of Federal Regulations**CH-TRU Contact-Handled Transuranic Radioactive
Waste**CNL Canadian Nuclear Laboratories*
CNSC Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission*
COVRA Dutch Nuclear Waste Storage Facility*
CPP Crosscutting Policies & Programs**CPCCo Central Plateau Cleanup Company

H**H&S Health and Safety**HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air**HEU Highly Enriched Uranium**HLW High-Level Radioactive Waste
I**IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency (Austria)***ICRP International Commission on RadiologicalProtection**IFNEC International Framework for Nuclear Energy
Cooperation ***ILW Intermediate Level Radioactive Waste**INL Idaho National Laboratory

D**D&D Decontamination & Decommissioning
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**IPAC International Program Advisory Committee
IPSN Institute de Protection et de Surete (Institute forProtection and Nuclear Safety - France)*
ISFSI Independent Spent Fuel Storage installation
ITRC Interstate Technology Roundtable Commission
IWTU Integrated Waste Treatment UnitNWPAA Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987
NWTRB Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board
O**OECD Organization for Economic Cooperation &Development (France)*
OPG Ontario Power Generation Inc.***ORNL Oak Ridge National Laboratory

J/K**JAEA Japan Atomic Energy Agency***KAERI Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute*P**P&T Partitioning and Transmutation
PA Performance Assessment
PAC Program Advisory Committee
PAT Packaging and Transportation
PBO Parent Body Organization for Sellafield Ltd*PCC Phoenix Convention Center
PFP Plutonium Finishing Plant
PHAI Port Hope Area Initiative (Canada)***PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
PM Particulate Matter or Project Manager
PRA Probabilistic Risk Analysis**PRG Preliminary Remediation Goal
PROC People’s Republic of China*
PURAM Public Limited Company for Radioactive Waste
Management (Hungary)***PWR Pressurized Water Reactor

L**LAW Low-Activity Radioactive Waste**LANL Los Alamos National Laboratory**LBNL Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
LCA Life-cycle Assessment
LFRG US DOE Low-Level Waste Disposal Facility Federal
Review Group**LEU Low Enriched Uranium**LL/ILW Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste**LLNL Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory**LLRW/LLW Low-Level Radioactive Waste**LM Office of Legacy Management, US DOE**LSA Low Specific Radioactive Activity
LTM Long Term Monitoring**LWR Light-Water Reactor

Q/R

M**QA Quality Assurance
QAPP Quality Assurance Program Plan
QC Quality Control**R&D Research and Development
RATA Lithuania State Enterprise Radioactive Waste
Management Agency*
RAWRA Czech Radioactive Waste Repository Authority***RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of1976
RDD Radiological Dispersion Devices**R, D&D Research, Development and Demonstration**RESRAD RESidual RADioactivity**RH-TRU Remote-Handled Transuranic Radioactive
Waste
RI/FS Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study**RK&M Records, Knowledge and Memory
ROK Republic of Korea*
RPV Reactor Pressure Vessel

METI Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan)*
M&I Management & Integration
M&O Management & Operation**MRS Monitored Retrievable Storage**MW Mixed Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes
MSIPP – DOE Minority Serving Institution Partnership
ProgramN**NAGRA National Cooperative for the Disposal ofRadioactive Waste (Switzerland)***NCRP National Council on Radiation Protection**NDA Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
NDAA National Defense Authorization Act of 2005
NDF Nuclear Damage Compensation andDecommissioning Facilitation Corporation of Japan***NEA Nuclear Energy Agency (France)***NEI Nuclear Energy Institute**NEPA National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
NFDI National Facility Disposition Initiative**NNL National Nuclear Laboratory (UK)***NNSA National Nuclear Security Administration**NNSS Nevada National Security Site**NORM Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material**NPP Nuclear Power Plant
NRC US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NUMO Nuclear Waste Management Organization ofJapan*NWMO Nuclear Waste Management Organization(Canada)*NWPA Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982

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SAR Safety Analysis Report
SARP Safety Analysis Reports for Packaging**SFEN Société Française d’Energie Nucléaire (French
Nuclear Society) *SKB Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Mgmt. Co*
SLC Site License Companies -UK**SMRs Small Modular Reactors**SNF Spent Nuclear Fuel**SNL Sandia National Laboratories**SNM Special Nuclear Material
SOGIN - Società Gestione Impianti Nucleari (Italian
National Radioactive Waste Management Agency)*

SPAs Special Packaging Authorizations
SPRU US DOE Separations Process Research Unit**SRMC Savannah River Mission Completion**SRNL Savannah River National Laboratory**SRNS Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
SRW Solid Radioactive Waste
ST Special Topics including Security, Safety &Safeguards**STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, MathSVE Soil Vapor Extraction
T**TENORM Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring
Radioactive Material
TER – US NRC Technical Evaluation Report
TEPCO Tokyo Electric Power Company***TRU Transuranic (elements with atomic number > than
92)**TRUPACT Transuranic Waste Package Transporter
TSD Treatment Storage and Disposal
U/V**UK United Kingdom
ULP Uranium Leasing Program**US/USA United States of America**USACE US Army Corps of Engineers
USAF US Air Force**US DOD US Department of Defense**US DOE US Department of Energy**US DOT US Department of Transportation**US EPA US Environmental Protection Agency**US NRC US Nuclear Regulatory Commission**UNF Used Nuclear Fuel**VLLW Very Low-Level Waste
W/Y**WAC Waste Acceptance Criteria
WD Waste Determination
WERC Waste-Management Education & ResearchConsortium**WIPP Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
WIR Waste Incidental to Reprocessing**WM Waste Management**WMS Waste Management Symposia, Inc.
WRAP Waste Receiving and Processing
WS Wet Storage
WTP Waste Treatment Plant at Hanford
WVDP West Valley Demonstration Project
YM Yucca Mountain51