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The 2017 Health Physics Society Midyear Meeting web page now includes the Computer Presentation Guide and the following description of the technical tour:

NNSA Demonstration of Radiological Emergency Response Assets

On Tuesday, 24 January, 1 p.m.–5 p.m., the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration will host a static demonstration of its radiological emergency response assets available within the National Capital Region and regionally throughout the United States. These include aircraft-mounted radiation-detection systems as well as various handheld and mobile radiation-detection systems. Assets from a National Guard Bureau Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team will also be on display.

Preregistration is required, and the tour is open to U.S. citizens only. You must bring a valid government ID in order to attend.