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Extended Power Uprate Workshop

Royal Sonesta Hotel 
300 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70130


The Extended Power Uprate (EPU) Workshop will give participants an overview of EPU elements, including lessons learned in order to conduct a successful EPU. The workshop will include:
  • panel discussions on margin management
  • industry and NRC regulatory perspectives
  • EPU implementation issues
  • project management best practices.

Who Should Attend

The workshop is designed for EPU project managers, project engineers and individuals directly responsible for EPU licensing submittals.


Conference Information

Registration
Tuesday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

General Session
Tuesday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Welcome Reception
Monday, 7–8:30 p.m.

Continental Breakfast
Tuesday, 7–8 a.m.
Wednesday, 7–8 a.m.

Buffet Lunch
Tuesday, 12–1 p.m.
Wednesday, 12–1 p.m.


Hotel Information

Royal Sonesta Hotel
300 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

Make your hotel reservations at the Royal Sonesta Hotel and identify yourself as an attendee of the EPU Workshop to secure the room rate of $189 single/double occupancy.  All rooms are subject to the current occupancy tax.

To guarantee a room at this rate, you must make your reservation by Monday, November 10; after this date the price and room availability are at the hotel’s discretion. Hotel cancellations must be made 72 hours before scheduled arrival to avoid a room charge.

Check-in is 3 p.m. Checkout is 11 a.m.


Transportation

The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is approximately 13 miles from the Royal Sonesta. The hotel occupies one block in the heart of the French Quarter, between Bourbon and Royal Streets.

Taxis cost approximately $29 one-way from the New Orleans International Airport.

Airport shuttle is available from the airport to the hotel for $13 one-way or $26 round-trip. The airport shuttle ticket desk is in the baggage claim area. Reservations are required for return to the airport only. Call 504.522.3500 at least 24 hours prior to your flight or ask the hotel concierge for assistance.

Valet parking , with in-and-out privileges, is available to hotel guests for $27 per day.

Car-Rental Discount
  • Hertz Rent-A-Car is offering NEI a meeting discount. To make your reservation, call Hertz at 800.654.3131 and refer to discount number 189851.
  • Budget Rent-A-Car also is offering NEI a meeting discount. To make your reservation, call Budget at 800.527.0700 and refer to the NEI corporate discount number BCD S192751, or reserve a car online at www.budget.com/budgetWeb/home/home.ex
Directions to the Royal Sonesta Hotel from Route I-10 East
Traveling from the airport on I-10 East, follow the signs to the New Orleans Business District and continue on I-10 East toward Slidell.
  • The hotel can be reached from I-10 East by exiting at Orleans Avenue/Vieux Carre.
  • Orleans Avenue becomes Basin Street as it curves toward the French Quarter.
  • Make a left turn from Basin Street onto Conti Street.
  • Follow Conti Street into the French Quarter. The entrance to the hotel's garage is on the right, immediately after crossing Bourbon Street.
Registration
Meeting Materials
 
Contacts
Program:
Julie Keys
202.739.8128
jyk@nei.org

Logistics:
Ella McDowell
202.739.8026
emm@nei.org

Registration:
Linda Wells
202.739.8039
registrar@nei.org
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