Westin Savannah
Savannah, GA
Jaunary 21-22, 2010

As we enter the next phase of resolution of the Gas Accumulation Issue, as an aid to your generic letter response, NEI, in conjunction with the Owners Groups, will host an industry workshop on gas accumulation and work required to respond to NRC RAIs, prepare for Inspections, implement a Gas Accumulation program and provide training to Engineering, Operations and maintenance personnel.  On January 21-22, at Westin Savannah in Savannah, Ga., long-term actions will also be discussed. NRC management personnel have indicated that they will be present and will provide an RAI overview, updates on Inspections conducted to date and plans going forward. 

Please ensure your company is represented at the workshop to benchmark your efforts, understand the level of effort being performed by industry, and appreciate the priority of this issue as communicated by the NRC.

While the Final Agenda is still being worked, suggested Topics include:

•    APC Criteria
•    Simplified equation
•    Pump roadmap project
•    Responses to NRC GL 2008-01 RAIs
•    OE
•    NRC inspections
•    Industry guidance document (NEI 09-10)
•    Training modules (Generic, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance)
•    Plans for generic Tech Spec changes

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

•    Plant system and design engineering managers
•    System and design engineers responsible for gas accumulation management programs
•    Operations personnel responsible for venting and filling operations and procedure development
•    Licensing personnel assigned to the plant generic letter response
•    Project managers supporting gas accumulation mitigation and testing
•    Vendors and consultants supporting testing and evaluation of gas accumulation issues
•    Regulatory personnel responsible for system gas accumulation monitoring
•    International representatives from areas outlined above
•    Industry support personnel (INPO, EPRI or owners groups) responsible for addressing generic programs to manage and evaluate gas accumulation effects.

 
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Westin Savannah Harbor
1 Resort Drive
Savannah, GA 31421
Local Telephone: 912.201.2000
Front Desk Fax: 912.201.2001
Global Reservations: 800.WESTIN1

Hotel Information: www.westinsavannah.com
Savannah Information: www.savcvb.com

Please call the Westin Savannah Harbor at 800.228.3000 or local 912.201.2000 to make a reservation.  Identify yourself as an attendee of the Nuclear Energy Institute to secure the room rate of $129 single/double. 

You may also make a reservation on-line by clicking here.

To guarantee a room at this rate, you must make your reservation by Tuesday, December 29, after this date 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 noon.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION   

• Registration for the workshop begins on Thursday, January 21 at 7:30 a.m.
• Conference sessions will be held
  • January 21, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m
  • January 22  8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

• Continental breakfast will be provided July 21-22, 7:30–8:30 a.m.
• Lunch will be provided July 21-22.
• Business casual attire is appropriate.

REGISTRATION FEES
Save $100 by registering for the meeting no later than December 28, 2009.  Registrations received after this date will be processed at the regular fee.
                                             Member       Non-Member
Advance Registration             $500            $1000
(Registrations received before December 28, 2009)

Regular Registration                $600            $1200
(Registrations received after December 28, 2009)

TRANSPORTATION

• Savannah-Hilton Head Island International Airport (SAV) is a 20-minute drive from The Westin Savannah Harbor.
• Taxis will cost approximately $25 one-way.
• Parking is complimentary for self-parking and $15 a day for valet parking.

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 discount number BCD S192751, or reserve a car online at www.budget.com/budgetWeb/profile/fastbreak.ex.