American Nuclear Society Isotopes and Radiation Division (IRD)

1. American Nuclear SocietyIsotopes and Radiation Division (IRD) Presentation to the ANS Board of Directors Stephen P. LaMont, Chair June 29, 2011 ~ Hollywood, FL

2. IRD Mission • IRD is devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and assorted equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes.  • Division Technical Committees include Industrial Measurements and Applications, Nuclear and Atomic Analysis, Radiation Effects, Transuranics, Safeguards, and Research Reactors.

3. Officers: Chair: Stephen LaMont Vice-Chair: Ned Wogman Secretary: Donna O’Kelley Treasurer: SacitCetiner Board Liaison: Thomas L. Sanders IRD Governance Executive Committee (3-yr term) Jack Brenizer, Jr. Ralph Butler R. Gregory Downing Marc A. Garland Sam Glover Nicholas Spyrou Sheldon LandsbergerAymanHawari George MileyKenanÜnlü Stephen Biegalski John Metzger Donald Hoffman, Ex Officio Lin-WenHu, Ex Officio

4. Division/TG Contributions to ANS • #73, “Societal Benefits of Radiation.” • #30, “U.S. Radioisotope Supply.” • #72, “Civilian Utilization.” • Active participation in NPC, SCNN, Standards Committees, Scholarships

5. Participation with Other Professional Societies • National Organization of Test, Research, and Training Reactors (TRTR) - represents nearly 50 research reactors • IRD traditionally sponsors or co-sponsors one session at each national meeting devoted to research reactors • Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) – co-sponsor for IRD Class I Safeguards Topical. INMM promotes best approaches and procedures for implementing all aspects of nuclear materials management • American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) • IRD Past-Chair is the ANS Liaison to AAAS Chemistry Division

6. IRD Membership Trends

7. Division/TG Services to Membership • Professional Development – series of workshops on activation analysis methods and applications • Vogt Scholarship – one $3000 award/yr • Peer Recognition/Awards • Radiation and Science and Technology award, and the Mashima Award. IRD supports the International Committee on Activation Analysis (ICAA) Young Scientist Award. • Student Support – IRD Focused Paper • $1000 Student Conf. (2011) • $1000 Best Paper; $700 Student Conf. (2010) • $750 Best Paper; $500 Student Conf. (2009)

8. IRD Award Budget Information BALANCE 3/31/09 $43,261 $39,999

9. IRD Metrics Recognized need for improvement; corrective action plan in place

10. Division/TG Meetings • National Meeting Participation • 3 – 5 Sessions; 15 – 30 papers • Topical Meetings

11. SCNN conversion to NN TG • IRD opposed in the strongest terms the formation of a new Nuclear Nonproliferation, Safeguards, and Nuclear Security (NNSS) TG as described in the original charter • The original charter did not adequately delineate between the proposed TG’s policy focus and IRD’s longstanding coverage of the application of radiation detection and measurement activities to proliferation detection, safeguards, treaty monitoring, and nuclear security • Safeguards Class I Topical (8 successful meetings) • MARC Class I Topical (11 successful meetings) • IRD worked with the NN TG petitioners to re-draft NN TG Charter, and ensure the new NN TG would add to the scope of activities within the PD, while not creating redundancy

12. Clear Conflicts Between IRD and Original NNSS Charter and Petition • Safeguards Sessions • Integrated Design of Facility Safeguards Systems • Transparency and Confidence Building Measures • MC&A Activities • Strengthened IAEA Safeguards Systems • Measurement and Instrumentation Techniques • R&D in Safeguards Technology • IAEA Additional Protocol • MARC Sessions • Application of Nuclear Techniques to National Security and Treaty Monitoring • Gamma Spectrometry and Neutron Measurements for Safeguards • Measurements and Systems for Radiation Detection for Nonproliferation and Homeland Security • Nuclear Forensics • Ultra-sensitive Mass Spectrometry

13. Consensus / Path Forward for IRD and NN TG • The IRD is supportive of the formation of the new Nuclear Nonproliferation Technical Group (NN TG) as outlined in the revised Charter. The new NN TG, focused on nonproliferation policy issues will cover an important topic not currently found within existing Professional Divisions. • The IRD will maintain as part of its long-standing technical program all aspects of radiation and radioactive material detection and measurement including both R&D and applications of these techniques to proliferation detection, safeguards, treaty monitoring, and nuclear security. • The IRD looks forward to working with the NN TG where detection and measurement technology interfaces with nonproliferation policy, and encourages all Professional Divisions to pursue similar partnerships with the NN TG.

14. Summary • IRD is a healthy, successful, and growing Professional Division (7.5% of ANS) • Successful scholarship and professional award program • Strong history of internationally recognized topical meetings • MARC, Safeguards, and Isotopes for Medicine and Industry • Consensus between NN TG petitioners and IRD • Facilitates healthy nonpoliferation policy emphasis within PD • Improves visibility of technical nonproliferation activities within existing PDs • Focus for Future Action • Improve communications through newsletter and website • Ensure communication of all areas of interest are readily accessible through ANS website