ML18218A248

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ML18218A248
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Issue date:	08/13/2018
From:	Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research
To:
Tammi Rivera
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Hello, You are enrolled to attend the 2018 NRC-RES/EPRI Fire PRA Workshop, Module V -

Advanced Fire Modeling. The course will be held at NIST Gaithersburg Campus at the following address: Click here for detailed directions.

100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, Md. 20899 Building #224, Rm#B-245 The course hours are:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday (August 13 - August 16, 2018) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friday (August 17, 2018)

Please arrive early to allow time to process through security.

Course Materials and Software Course materials will not be provided with the exception of handouts for exercises. Course materials will be available at the following website by clicking on Module V Advanced Fire Modeling: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/conference-symposia/epri-fire-pra-course/epri-fire-pra-course-info.html#download . Please check at a later time if the download is currently unavailable. You will also receive another email to download the materials from AMRDEC safe download site.

Please download course materials and software prior to attendance for electronic or hardcopy reference. You are also encouraged to install software prior to attendance and/or ensure you have the appropriate permissions on your laptop to install software. Wi-Fi will be available at the training location. Please click on the following link for additional information regarding Wi-Fi availability: https://www.nist.gov/oism/access-and-use-nist-guest-network Course software is publicly available and can be downloaded at the following:

FDS CFAST https://pages.nist.gov/fds-smv/ (version 6.7.0) https://pages.nist.gov/cfast/ (version 7.3)

Security All visitors must be preregistered, present photo identification and vehicle registration information upon arriving NIST Visitors Center. All visitors must bring photo ID (domestic visitors) or passport and visa (foreign visitors) and vehicle registration (if you are driving).

Please review the attached list of prohibited items on federal property.

Parking Parking is available near building 224. Please bring your vehicle registration.

Metro Please click here: https://www.nist.gov/about-nist/visit/getting-nist-gaithersburg For information regarding using Public Transportation and MetroRail to get to NIST. If you are planning to use the Metro as your mode of transportation please read the following information regarding SafeTrack and potential delays. https://www.wmata.com/service/SafeTrack.cfm Conveniences

• There is a cafeteria on-site and vending machines near the training room.

• Please use the address above to search lodging and restaurants nearby.

• The map below provides a general overview of the area surrounding the facility.

Please contact me with questions and we look forward to your attendance!