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Argonne National Laboratory
"Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities" Training Course

This 3.5-day course serves to introduce the topic of decommissioning to those new to the area, as well as, serving as a refresher and an update to those who have experience working in the area. 

Topics covered include: 

• an overview of the decommissioning industry
• resources available to support planning and project implementation
• details of each phase of the decommissioning process
• and case studies including both NRC and DOE regulated facilities.

Lecturers include ANL and non-ANL staff in order to present a variety of perspectives. Tours are included of on-going D&D and technology demonstrations as work schedules and location allow. Exhibitor space is available for vendors and for others interested in presenting displays.

Course content is split with about 60% of the material focusing on D&D fundamentals and the other 40% of the material focusing on D&D case studies. Ample opportunities are available to network and speak with presenters off-line.

Cost for the course is $1,195. For more detailed information please visit the official Web site at http://www.dd.anl.gov/ddtraining/index.html.

Course Director – Lawrence E. Boing
phone 630.252.6729
fax 630.252.7577
e-mail: lboing@anl.gov