Marriott San Jose
San Jose, Calif.
June 27-30, 2010

The RETS/REMP Workshop is a forum to exchange practical experiences and issues related to the Radioactive Effluent Technical Specifications (RETS) and Radiological Environmental Monitoring Programs (REMP) at commercial nuclear power plants. The open format of the meeting allows utility personnel to openly discuss effluent and environmental monitoring issues among themselves, as well as with regulatory personnel from state and federal regulatory agencies. The meeting has historically been attended by NRC personnel from regional offices and NRR/Headquarters.

The workshop focuses on monitoring radioactivity in effluent releases from nuclear power plants and on assessing the environmental consequences of such releases. Structured around a mix of individual presentations and panel discussions, the workshop addresses topics ranging from in-plant monitoring techniques, environmental sampling and monitoring, and dose assessment to the public and environment. The workshop discussions are timely and applicable to plants currently operating, as well as those undergoing decommissioning, and include topics of interest to proposed new construction of nuclear power plants.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

Personnel involved in:
* Monitoring, sampling and analysis of radioactive effluents released from nuclear power plants
* Assessment of off-site radiation dose consequences from effluent releases and plant operation
* Monitoring, sampling and analysis of radioactive constituents in environmental media and food pathways around the plant
* Monitoring and analysis of groundwater for radiological contamination
* Radiological assessment associated with plant decommissioning and site release
* Radiological monitoring aspects associated with new plant construction.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Registration will begin each day at 7 a.m.  Conference sessions will be held at the following times:
 Monday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
 Tuesday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
 Wednesday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

NEI will host a reception on Sunday at 6 p.m.

Please note that the starting times may be adjusted by 30 minutes.  This page will be updated when the conference times are finalized.

NEI will provide continental breakfast on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; lunch will be provided on Monday and Tuesday.

Business casual attire is appropriate.

REGISTRATION FEES
Save $100 by registering for the meeting no later than May 28, 2010.  Registrations received after this date will be processed at the regular fee.

                                       NEI Member                  Non-Member
Advanced Registration     $425                              $850
(Registrations received by May 28, 2010)

Regular Registration          $525                             $1,050
(Registrations received after May 28, 2010)

HOTEL INFORMATION
San Jose Marriott Hotel
301 South Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113

Reservations:  408.280.1300
Worldwide: 800.228.9290
Web site: www.sanjosemarriott.com

Make your hotel reservation directly with the hotel and identify yourself as an attendee of NEI to secure the room rate of $149.  The cutoff date for reservations at the NEI group rate is June 4, 2010

The room rate will be available until the cutoff date or once the block is full.  After this date the price and room availability are at the discretion of the hotel.  The room rate may be available three days prior and three days after the meeting based on availability.  Hotel cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival to avoid a room charge.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Taxis: From the airport to the hotel, taxis cost approximately $17 each way.

Guest parking is $25 for overnight parking with in and out privileges.

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.