[SPN-Discussion] An Evening with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner, Dr. Peter Lyons

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If you’re interested in attending 
this event on Wednesday evening, please register on: http://www.ypenergy.org/en/cev/reg/274/


 


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Examining A Carbon-Free Alternative — 
An Evening with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner, Dr. Peter 
Lyons


 


Sponsor: Lenfest Center 
(www.energy.columbia.edu)
Speaker's Name: 
Dr. Peter Lyons, 
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory 
Commissioner, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission


Day: Wednesday, April 
29th (7 PM)


Location: Davis Auditorium in The Schapiro Center - Columbia 
University 530 W 120th St (University entrance on 116th Street and 
Broadway or Amsterdam) New York, NY 10027 



Summary: 
A strong independent regulatory 
authority is not only valuable but necessary for any country that utilizes 
nuclear energy in its quest for energy diversity and security.  The U.S. Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission (NRC) must be prepared, now and in the future, to provide 
for the adequate protection of public health and safety and our environment, 
while meeting whatever challenges lie ahead.   Most importantly, this will 
require the Agency to maintain a competent and dedicated workforce, which 
continues to enhance its technical capabilities while always ensuring, to the 
maximum extent possible, an open and transparent regulatory environment. 



 Join the Young Professionals in 
Energy of New York at Columbia University for a discussion led by U.S. 
Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner, Dr. Peter Lyons.  


 During h
is presentation, 
Commissioner Lyons will address:


- 
The value of the independent role played by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission (NRC)
- NRC's licensing process for new reactors
- The current 
status of our new reactor licensing work
- Some of the major challenges that 
he sees for the NRC and the nation in the area of nuclear 
technologies
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