Nuclear Calendar
November 24, 2008Receive updates by email
UncertainNational Academy of Sciences issues its second phase report on assessing and certifying the safety and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile (Public Law 109-364, Sec. 3116).Nov. 24Due date for comments on the National Nuclear Security Administration's final SPEIS (Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement) for Complex Transformation, the proposed plan to modernize the nuclear weapons complex. Comments can be submitted by email.Nov. 27Thanksgiving (holiday)Nov. 27-28International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors meeting. Vienna, AustriaNov. or Dec.State Department's International Security Advisory Board issues a report on China's Strategic Modernization. A draft of the report is on the Washington Times website.Nov. or Dec.National Academy of Sciences issues the first phase report on assessing and certifying the safety and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile (Public Law 109-364, Sec. 3116).Dec. 1Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, chaired by former Defense Secretary William Perry, issues an interim report to Congress (Public Law 110-181, Sec. 1062 and Public Law 110-417, Sec. 1060).Dec. 1-5Biological Weapons Convention annual meeting. GenevaWeek of Dec. 1 or 8Six-party talks resume on North Korea's nuclear program (possible). BeijingDec. 29:00-11:00 a.m., Peter Scoblic, The New Republic, "Progressives Change the Debate around Nuclear Disarmament: Practical Applications of New Psychological Research." Sponsored by the Proteus Fund. At the Third Way, 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 501, Washington. RSVP to Nandini Merz by email.Dec. 2Georgia run-off election between Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R) and Jim Martin (D)Dec. 2-3NATO foreign ministers meeting. Budapest, HungaryDec. 2-5ExchangeMonitor Publications, "Nuclear Deterrence Summit," with keynote speakers Rep. Ellen Tauscher (CA), and Thomas D'Agostino, National Nuclear Security Administration. L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington. Registration online.Dec. 2-5Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons annual meeting. The Hague, NetherlandsDec. 3Noon-1:00 p.m., Sally McNamara, Heritage Foundation; Ilan Berman, American Foreign Policy Council; and Mario Loyola, Senate Republican Policy Committee, "Missile Defense in Europe: The Way Forward." RSVP online. Webcast on the Heritage Foundation website.Dec. 3Noon-1:30 p.m., Richard Hatchett, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, "Public Health Preparedness and the Unthinkable: Reflections on Nuclear Terrorism and Pandemic Influenza." Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University, Encina Hall, Hills Conference Room, 616 Serra St., Second Floor, Stanford, CADec. 312:30 p.m., Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism, chaired by former Sen. Bob Graham, issues its report (Public Law 110-53, Sec. 1851 et seq.). S-207 Capitol Building, WashingtonDec. 312:30-2:00 p.m., Takeo Akiba, Japanese Foreign Affairs Ministry; Tamim Khallaf, Egyptian Foreign Affairs Ministry; and Sarah MacIntosh, U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office, "The Challenges Facing Nuclear Nonproliferation and the Impact on International Security." Harvard University, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Bowie-Vernon Room N262, 1033 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MADec. 3International Convention on Cluster Munitions opens for signature. Oslo, NorwayDec. 46;30-9:00 p.m., Christopher Hill, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, guest of honor, ICAS Annual Liberty Award Dinner, 325 Russell Senate Office Building, WashingtonDec. 5U.S. and Russian due date on the decision to extend the START nuclear arms reduction treaty. (The treaty expires Dec. 5, 2009.) Dec. 6Louisiana general election in Congressional District 2 between Rep. William Jefferson (D) and Anh Cao (R), and in Congressional District 4 between Paul Carmouche (D) and John Fleming (R) (Elections were rescheduled because of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.)Week of Dec. 8House and Senate reconvene for a lame-duck session.Dec. 91:00 p.m., Energy Department, public hearing on the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership draft PEIS (Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement). Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol, 550 C St., SW, Washington. (Other public hearings are held across the country, Nov. 17-Dec. 4.)Dec. 94:00-5:30 p.m., Edward Ifft, Georgetown University; Jenifer Mackby, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Sharon Squassoni, Carnegie Endowment; and Jeffrey Lewis, New America Foundation, "“Steps to Zero.” Sponsored by Physicians for Social Responsibility. At the Carnegie Endowment, 1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington. RSVP by noon, Dec. 8 to Jill Parillo by email.Dec. 119:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Peace and Security Initiative community-wide meeting. At the Carnegie Endowment, 1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington
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November 24, 2008Receive updates by email
UncertainNational Academy of Sciences issues its second phase report on assessing and certifying the safety and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile (Public Law 109-364, Sec. 3116).Nov. 24Due date for comments on the National Nuclear Security Administration's final SPEIS (Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement) for Complex Transformation, the proposed plan to modernize the nuclear weapons complex. Comments can be submitted by email.Nov. 27Thanksgiving (holiday)Nov. 27-28International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors meeting. Vienna, AustriaNov. or Dec.State Department's International Security Advisory Board issues a report on China's Strategic Modernization. A draft of the report is on the Washington Times website.Nov. or Dec.National Academy of Sciences issues the first phase report on assessing and certifying the safety and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile (Public Law 109-364, Sec. 3116).Dec. 1Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, chaired by former Defense Secretary William Perry, issues an interim report to Congress (Public Law 110-181, Sec. 1062 and Public Law 110-417, Sec. 1060).Dec. 1-5Biological Weapons Convention annual meeting. GenevaWeek of Dec. 1 or 8Six-party talks resume on North Korea's nuclear program (possible). BeijingDec. 29:00-11:00 a.m., Peter Scoblic, The New Republic, "Progressives Change the Debate around Nuclear Disarmament: Practical Applications of New Psychological Research." Sponsored by the Proteus Fund. At the Third Way, 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 501, Washington. RSVP to Nandini Merz by email.Dec. 2Georgia run-off election between Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R) and Jim Martin (D)Dec. 2-3NATO foreign ministers meeting. Budapest, HungaryDec. 2-5ExchangeMonitor Publications, "Nuclear Deterrence Summit," with keynote speakers Rep. Ellen Tauscher (CA), and Thomas D'Agostino, National Nuclear Security Administration. L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington. Registration online.Dec. 2-5Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons annual meeting. The Hague, NetherlandsDec. 3Noon-1:00 p.m., Sally McNamara, Heritage Foundation; Ilan Berman, American Foreign Policy Council; and Mario Loyola, Senate Republican Policy Committee, "Missile Defense in Europe: The Way Forward." RSVP online. Webcast on the Heritage Foundation website.Dec. 3Noon-1:30 p.m., Richard Hatchett, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, "Public Health Preparedness and the Unthinkable: Reflections on Nuclear Terrorism and Pandemic Influenza." Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University, Encina Hall, Hills Conference Room, 616 Serra St., Second Floor, Stanford, CADec. 312:30 p.m., Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism, chaired by former Sen. Bob Graham, issues its report (Public Law 110-53, Sec. 1851 et seq.). S-207 Capitol Building, WashingtonDec. 312:30-2:00 p.m., Takeo Akiba, Japanese Foreign Affairs Ministry; Tamim Khallaf, Egyptian Foreign Affairs Ministry; and Sarah MacIntosh, U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office, "The Challenges Facing Nuclear Nonproliferation and the Impact on International Security." Harvard University, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Bowie-Vernon Room N262, 1033 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MADec. 3International Convention on Cluster Munitions opens for signature. Oslo, NorwayDec. 46;30-9:00 p.m., Christopher Hill, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, guest of honor, ICAS Annual Liberty Award Dinner, 325 Russell Senate Office Building, WashingtonDec. 5U.S. and Russian due date on the decision to extend the START nuclear arms reduction treaty. (The treaty expires Dec. 5, 2009.) Dec. 6Louisiana general election in Congressional District 2 between Rep. William Jefferson (D) and Anh Cao (R), and in Congressional District 4 between Paul Carmouche (D) and John Fleming (R) (Elections were rescheduled because of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.)Week of Dec. 8House and Senate reconvene for a lame-duck session.Dec. 91:00 p.m., Energy Department, public hearing on the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership draft PEIS (Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement). Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol, 550 C St., SW, Washington. (Other public hearings are held across the country, Nov. 17-Dec. 4.)Dec. 94:00-5:30 p.m., Edward Ifft, Georgetown University; Jenifer Mackby, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Sharon Squassoni, Carnegie Endowment; and Jeffrey Lewis, New America Foundation, "“Steps to Zero.” Sponsored by Physicians for Social Responsibility. At the Carnegie Endowment, 1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington. RSVP by noon, Dec. 8 to Jill Parillo by email.Dec. 119:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Peace and Security Initiative community-wide meeting. At the Carnegie Endowment, 1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington
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