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February 7, 2012 - Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes: Meeting Notice - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will convene a teleconference meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on February 7, 2012, to discuss the ACMUI Permanent Implant Brachytherapy Subcommittee Report. A copy of the agenda for the meeting will be available at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/acmui/agenda. Handouts for the meeting will be available at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/acmui/meeting-slides/. The agenda and handouts may also by obtained by contacting Ms. Ashley Cockerham using the information below. DATES: The teleconference meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Public Participation: Any member of the public who wishes to participate in the teleconference discussions should contact Ms. Cockerham using the contact information below. Contact Information: Ashley M. Cockerham, email: ashley.cockerham@nrc.gov, telephone: (240) 888-7129.

February 8, 2012 - Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures; Notice of Meeting - The ACRS Subcommittee on Planning and Procedures will hold a meeting on February 8, 2012, Room T-2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The entire meeting will be open to public attendance, with the exception of a portion that may be closed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and (6) to discuss organizational and personnel matters that relate solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of the ACRS, and information the release of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Wednesday, February 8, 2012--1 p.m. until 2 p.m. The Subcommittee will discuss proposed ACRS activities and related matters. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the Full Committee.

February 8, 2012 - Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge Reservation - This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Oak Ridge Reservation. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Wednesday, February 8, 2012; 6 p.m. ADDRESSES: DOE Information Center, 475 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melyssa P. Noe, Federal Coordinator, Department of Energy Oak Ridge Operations Office, P.O. Box 2001, EM-90, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Phone (865) 241-3315; Fax (865) 576-0956 or email: noemp@oro.doe.gov or check the Web site at www.oakridge.doe.gov/em/ssab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE-EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Tentative Agenda: The main meeting presentation will focus on the Fiscal Year 2014 budget request for the DOE Oak Ridge Environmental Management Program.

February 8, 2012 - Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS); Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on Regulatory Policies and Practices; Notice of Meeting - The ACRS Subcommittee on Regulatory Policies and Practices will hold a meeting on February 8, 2012, Room T-2B1, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The entire meeting will be open to public attendance. The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Wednesday, February 8, 2012--8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. The Subcommittee will review a Draft Final Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.127, ``Inspection of Water-Control Structures Associated with Nuclear Power Plants.'' The Subcommittee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with the NRC staff and other interested persons regarding this matter. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the Full Committee.

February 9, 2012 - Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards; Notice of Meeting - In accordance with the purposes of Sections 29 and 182b of the Atomic Energy Act (42 U.S.C. 2039, 2232b), the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will hold a meeting on February 9-11, 2012, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. Thursday, February 9, 2012, Conference Room T2-B1, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.

February 9-10, 2012 - Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Hanford - This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Hanford. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, February 9, 2012; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. ADDRESSES: Red Lion Hanford House, 802 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99356. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Call, Federal Coordinator, Department of Energy Richland Operations Office, 825 Jadwin Avenue, P.O. Box 550, A7-75, Richland, WA 99352; Phone: (509) 376-2048; or Email: Paula.Call@rl.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE-EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities.

February 15, 2012 - Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Nevada - This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Nevada. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise Rupp, Board Administrator, 232 Energy Way, M/S 505, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030. Phone: (702) 657-9088; Fax (702) 295-5300 or Email: nssab@nv.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE-EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities.

February 16, 2012 - Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Paducah - This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, February 16, 2012; 5:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: Barkley Centre, 111 Memorial Drive Paducah, Kentucky 42001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reinhard Knerr, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, Department of Energy Paducah Site Office, Post Office Box 1410, MS-103, Paducah, Kentucky 42001; telephone: (270) 441-6825. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE-EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management and related activities.

February 21, 2012 - Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS); Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on U.S. Evolutionary Power Reactor (U.S. EPR); Notice of Meeting - The ACRS Subcommittee on U.S. Evolutionary Power Reactor (U.S. EPR) will hold a meeting on February 21-23, 2012, Room T-2B1, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The meeting will be open to public attendance, with the exception of portions that may be closed to protect proprietary information pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4).

February 22, 2012 - Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on Thermal-Hydraulics Phenomena; Notice of Meeting - The ACRS Subcommittee on Thermal-Hydraulics Phenomena will hold a meeting on February 22, 2012, Room T-2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The entire meeting will be open to public attendance.

February 23, 2012 - Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on Power Uprates; Notice of Meeting - The ACRS Subcommittee on Power Uprates will hold a meeting on February 23, 2012, Room T-2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The entire meeting will be open to public attendance with the exception for portions that may be closed to protect proprietary information pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4).

February 25-29, 2012 - Joint Meeting of the Biophysical Society - Annual Meeting and International Biophysics Congress, San Diego, California.  For more information, contact society@biophysics.org.

February 26-March 1, 2012 - International Waste Management Symposia 2012; HLW, TRU, LLW/ILW, Mixed, Hazardous Wastes and Environmental Management - Phoenix, Arizona.  For more information, contact mary@wmarizona.org.

February 27-March 30, 2012 - Applied Health Physics - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

February 28-29, 2012 - Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee - This notice announces a meeting of the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee (FESAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m. and Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ADDRESSES: Doubletree Bethesda Hotel and Executive Meeting Center, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, Maryland 20814. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edmund J. Synakowski, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Fusion Energy Sciences; U.S. Department of Energy; 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290; Telephone: (301) 903-4941. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Meeting: To complete the charge given to the Committee in the letter from the Director, Office of Science, dated July 22, 2011, to respond to the following questions: 1. What areas of research on new international facilities provide compelling scientific opportunities for US researchers over the next 10-20 years? 2. What research modes would best facilitate international research collaborations in plasma and fusion sciences? 3. What areas of research in materials science and technology provide compelling opportunities for US researchers in the near term and in the ITER era?

April 9-13, 2012 - CHP Part I Review - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

April 16-20, 2012 - CHP Part II Review - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

April 23-27, 2012 - Environmental Monitoring - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

April 28-May 2, 2012 - Annual Meeting of the American Radium Society - Las Vegas, Nevada.  For more information, contact info@americanradiumsociety.org.

May 7-10, 2012 - 44th National Conference on Radiation Control - Orlando, Florida.  For more information, contact ssmith@crcpd.org.

May 14-18, 2012 - Introduction to Radiation Safety - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

May 21-25, 2012 - MARSSIM - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

June 4-8, 2012 - Gamma Spectroscopy - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

June 5-15, 2012 - RESRAD Training Courses - Argonne National Laboratory will conduct a series of training courses on the use of RESRAD family of risk assessment codes from June 5 to June 15, 2012. A total of 66 CECs has been approved by the AAHP for these training courses. The latest version of RESRAD codes will be used. For additional information and registration, please go online at http://web.ead.anl.gov/resrad/training/. Any questions please send email to: RESRAD@anl.gov.

June 18-22, 2012 - Radiation Safety Officer Training - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

June 24-28, 2012 - 7th International Workshop on Dosimetry for Radiation Processing - San Diego, California. ASTM International.  For more information, contact jkoury@astm.org.

June 24-28, 2012 - American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting ANS 2012 - Chicago, Illinois.  For more information, contact meetings@ans.org.

June 25-29, 2012 - Occupational Internal Dosimetry - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

July 15-19, 2012 - 53rd Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management - Baltimore, Maryland.  For more information, contact inmm@inmm.org.

July 21-26, 2012 - 57th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society - Sacramento, California.  For more information, contact hps@BurkInc.com.

July 29-August 2, 2012 - 54th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine - AAPM 2012, Charlotte, NC.  For more information, contact aapm@aapm.org.

August 20-24, 2012 - Medical Radiation Safety Officer Training - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

August 27-30, 2012 - MARSAME - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

September 6-9, 2012 - American Society of Nuclear Cariology - Annual Meeting ASNC2012, Baltimore, Maryland.  for more information contact ASNC2007@asnc.org.

September 10-October 12, 2012 - Applied Health Physics - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

October 29-November 2, 2012 - Air Sampling for Radioactive Materials - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

November 5-9, 2012 - Introduction to Radiation Safety - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

November 12-16, 2012 - MARSSIM - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

December 3-7, 2012 - Gamma Spectroscopy - Oak Ridge Associated Universities training class.  For more information and to register, see the web site or contact the Registrar at registrar@orau.gov.

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