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The American Nuclear Society (ANS) hosted a meeting in Washington, DC on 30 October - 3 November 2011 to discuss the new wave of small modular reactors (SMR), as well as related technical issues, licensing approaches, university and national lab involvement, and plans for commercial realization. On 1 November, NERA Vice President Edward Kee delivered a presentation on the market for small reactors, public expectations, research and technology developments, and the role of government.