National Examiners Workshop

The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) periodically sponsors a national examination writer’s workshop and the next workshop will be held on January 7 and 8, 2014, at the Tampa Intercontinental Hotel.  The expected workshop attendees are individuals from nuclear power plant utilities across the country involved with preparation of examinations to satisfy the 10 CFR Part 55 requirements for operator licenses.  Site Training Directors/Managers, Operations Training Managers/Supervisors and others involved with the oversight, review, approval and administration of regulatory examinations for licensed operators and candidates are also encouraged to attend.  It is also anticipated that representatives from all four NRC regions and headquarters operator licensing staff will participate.  Through broad participation, it is expected that the workshop will serve as a forum to discuss challenges and experiences related to operator licensing examination development in a way that fosters consistent administration of the program across the nation.  The major topics of focus for this conference will be:

• Multiple choice examination question attributes and development
• Senior Reactor Operator level question development
• Operating test development (simulator scenarios and walk-throughs)
• Experience requirements for license candidates
• Progress update on the Knowledge and Ability Catalog upgrade project
• NRC efforts to enhance consistency of the operator licensing process across the regions
• Upcoming enhancements/changes to NUREG 1021, “Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors”

Registration will begin each day at 7:30 a.m.  Continental breakfast will be provided.
Conference sessions will be held at the following times:
    

NEI will provide lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday

Business casual attire is appropriate.

Save $100 by registering for the meeting on or before December 10, 2013.  Registrations received after this date will be processed at the regular fee.

Cancellation Policy

Please ensure that your registration form is received by December 31, 2013.  Registrations received after that date may not appear on the final participants list.  A $75 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds received on or before December 17, 2013  Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided for cancellations received after December 17, however, we would be pleased to accept a substitute.

HOTEL INFORMATION

InterContinental Hotel Tampa
4860 West Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, Fla. 33609
Phone: 813.286.4050
Reservations: 800.235.4670
Fax: 813.286.4051

Website:  InterContinental Tampa

Online Reservations

Make your hotel reservation directly with the InterContinental Tampa at 800.235.4670 and identify yourself as an attendee of the Nuclear Energy Institute to secure the meeting rate of $149 per night, single or double occupancy. All room rates are subject to the current occupancy tax. Please guarantee your reservation with a major credit card by Tuesday, December 10, 2013. After this date, the price and room availability are at the discretion of the hotel. Hotel cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival to avoid a room charge.

Check-in is 4 p.m. Checkout is 11 a.m.