Nuclear Installations Safety

A Professional Division of the American Nuclear Society

Message From the Chair By Allen Camp

“NISD - Professionals Devoted to the Safety of Nuclear Facilities”

Welcome to the NISD web site!  The NISD is made up of over 1600 ANS members devoted to the mission of keeping our nuclear facilities safe and secure so that the public can enjoy the full benefits of nuclear technology.  On this site you will find information about upcoming meetings, Division governance, and contacts for more information. 

The nation, and in fact the world, is undergoing a nuclear renaissance driven by the need for clean, economical energy sources and an ever increasing level of trust in our ability to keep the public safe from potential hazards.  We hope for as many as 30 new license applications in the U.S. over the next few years, while we continue to safely operate 103 existing nuclear power plants and numerous other nuclear facilities.  It is clear that the success of this nuclear renaissance will depend on our ability to maintain and even increase the confidence of the public and our government that we can safely operate these facilities.  Trust is something that takes years to gain (it’s been 28 years since the Three Mile Island accident), but only seconds to lose.

At the heart of our ability to maintain public trust is the performance of safety professionals like you.  This is not the time for complacency about safety or to “just go along” because we don’t want to slow down the rush to new plants.  Rather, it is time to maintain the highest professional standards and to ask penetrating questions about the facilities that we are designing and operating.  By doing so, you will both ensure public safety and help avoid the sort of mistakes that could derail the entire nuclear enterprise.

Consistent with our Mission Statement, ANS and NISD offer many opportunities for you to interact with your colleagues to exchange ideas and further develop safety technology.  We encourage you to join NISD when you renew your membership and participate in our topical meetings dealing with important safety issues.  Please explore our website for other opportunities to engage with us and feel free to contact me at alcamp@sandia.gov if you have any questions about NISD. Thank you for your interest in NISD!

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Nuclear Installations Safety Division

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