Fire Protection Information Forum
September 9-13, 2012
Sheraton Austin
Join your colleagues for a comprehensive discussion of issues and strategies for fire protection programs involving current regulation requirements and the implementation of NFPA-805.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Industry and NRC Management Perspective
- Fire Protection Overview
- Multiple Spurious Resolution
- Fire Probabilistic Risk Assessment
- NFPA 805 Transition
- Research and Development
- Industry Events
- Professional Development
Who should attend?
Nuclear plant fire protection and safe shutdown and risk assessment professionals, utility managers responsible for fire protection and licensing, regulators, fire protection consultants and suppliers, and international experts responsible for nuclear plant fire protection.
Conference Information
•Onsite registration will begin each day at 8 a.m. Continental breakfast will be provided.
•Conference sessions will be held at the following times:
Monday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 8 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.–noon, 1:30–5 p.m.
Thursday, 8 a.m.–noon.
• Monday includes Fire Protection Overview Topics with a focus on Fukushima
• Tuesday sessions will focus on Fire PRA and NFPA-805 implementation.
• Wednesday includes sessions on research, International Fire Protection, and Professional Development topics
• Thursday morning’s session will be an open NPFA-805 task force meeting.
• NEI will host a welcome reception Sunday from 6:30–8 p.m.
• Lunch will be provided by NEI on Monday and Tuesday.
• Business casual attire is appropriate.
Registration Fees
Save $100 by registering for the meeting no later than August 24. Attendees registering after this date will pay the regular or onsite fee.
| |
Member |
Non-Member |
Early Registration
(Registrations received before or on August 24) |
$595 |
$1190 |
Regular Registration
Registrations received before or on August 24) |
$695 |
$1290 |
Onsite Registration
(Registrations received onsite) |
$795 |
$1390 |
Hotel Information
Sheraton Austin
701 East 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Reservations: 888.627.8513
Hotel Phone: 512.478.1111
Hotel Webpage: click here
Austin Information: www.austintexas.org
Make your hotel reservation directly with the Sheraton Austin at 888.627.8513 and identify yourself as an attendee of the NEI Fire Protection Forum to secure the room rate of $159 single/double. Prior to or upon check-in, a one-night's room and tax charge will be billed to your credit card as a deposit. To guarantee a room at this rate, you must make your reservation by 5 p.m. on August 20. Rooms at the group rate may become unavailable before the cut-off date. After this date the price and room availability are at the discretion of the hotel.
You may also make your reservation on-line by clicking here.
Hotel cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival to avoid a room charge.
Hotel check-in is 3 p.m. and check-out is 12 p.m.
Transportation
Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is approximately 10 miles from the Sheraton Austin.
Taxi and Shared Ride Shuttles: Approximate taxi cost (one way) is $25. Super Shuttle is available for $13 each way.
Parking: The hotel offers complimentary onsite parking. Valet parking is $7 per day.
Car Rental Discount
To reserve a car with Hertz Rent A Car, call Hertz at 800.654.3131 and refer to the NEI discount number 189851.
To reserve a car with Budget Rent A Car, 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.