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Informs of 1993 Annual Meeting of Organization of Test, Research & Training Reactors on 931019-22 Re Topics of Interest to non-power Reactor Community
ML20058N063
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Issue date: 09/30/1993
From: Partlow J
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To: Ebneter S, Martin J, Martin T
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I), NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II), NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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NUDOCS 9310070337
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September 30, 1993 MEMORANDUM FOR:

Thomas T. Martin, Regional Administrator Region I i

Stewart D. Ebneter, Regional Administrator Region II John B. Martin, Regisnal Aaministrator Region III James L. Milhoan, Regional Administrator Region IV Bobby H. Faulkenberry, Regional Administrator Region V I

FROM:

James G. Partlow Associate Director for Projects Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

SUBJECT:

1993 TEST, RESEARCH, AND TRAINING REACTORS (TRTR) MEETING The 1993 annual meeting of the Organization of Test, Research, and Training Reactors is scheduled for October 19-22, 1993, at the Gainesville Hilton, 2900 S.W.13th Street, Gainesville, Florida. Details concerning the meeting are enclosed. On Wednesday, October 20, 1993, the NRC will present a seminar discussing topics of interest to the non-power reactor'(NPR) community.

I am requesting that each Region have as a minimum in attendance at the NRC seminar, the lead regional NPR inspector and a member of regional management that has responsibility for the NPR inspection program. As at past NRC j

seminars, part.of Wednesday afternoon will be devoted to discussions between licensees-and regional staff.

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This meeting represents an opportunity to discuss issues with NRC licensees in a forum away from the inspection process and is a_very important contributor to the success that the NPR inspection program has experienced.

l If you have any questions or need additional information, contact the NRC Seminar Chairman, Al Adams, at 301-504-1127.

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T, WASHINGTON, D.C. 2055M001 Septaber 30, 1993 MEMORANDUM FOR:

Thomas T. Martin, Regional Administrator Region I Stewart D. Ebneter, Regional Administrator Region II John B. Martin, Regional Administrator Region III James I.. Milhoan, Regional Administrator Region IV Bobby H. Faulkenberry, Regional Administrator Region V FROM:

James G. Partlow Associate Director for Projects Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

SUBJECT:

1993 TEST, RESEARCH, AND TRAINING REACTORS (TRTR) MEETING The 1993 annual meeting of the Organization of Test, Research. and Training Reactors is scheduled for October 19-22, 1993, at the Gainesville Hilton, 2900 S.W. 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida. Details concerning the meeting are enclosed. On Wednesday, October 20, 1993, the NRC will present a seminar discussing topics of interest to the non-power reactor (NPR) community.

I am requesting that each Region have as a minimum in attendance at the NRC seminar, the lead regional NPR inspector and a member of regional management that has responsibility for the NPR inspection program. As at past HRC seminars, part of Wednesday afternoon will be devoted to discussions between licensees and regional staff.

This meeting represents an opportunity to discuss issues with NRC licensees in a forum away from the inspection process and is a very important contributor to the success that the NPR inspection program has experienced.

If you have any questions or need additional formation, contact the NRC Seminar Chairman, Al Adams, at 301-504-1127 James G. Partlow Associate Director for Projects J

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Wdliam G. Vernetson, Chairman John A. Bernard, Mm==rkn==He Imtitute of Technology Diredor of Nuclear Facilities David D. Clart, CorneG University

- University of Modda Training Reador Arthur G. Johnson, Oregon State University University of Dorida Tawfik hL Raby, National Institute of Standards and Technology Gainerville, Modda 32611 Junaid Razvi, General Atomics (904) 392-1408 FAX (904) 392-3380 Wade J. Richards, Department of Ddense/ Chairman-Eled T. Charles McKibben. University of Missoud-Columbia Marcus H. Voth, Pennsylvania State University August 6,1993 Please share this announcement with others in your organization.

Conference Announcement:

1993 ANNUAL TRTR MEETING including an NRC Seminar on Non-Power Reactors October 19-22,1993 Gainesville, Florida The University of Florida Training Reactor Facility and the Department of Nuclear -

Engineering Sciences in the College of Engineering, are pleased to host the 1993 Annual Meeting of the National Organization of Test, Research, and Training Reactors (TRTR) and a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Seminar on Non-Power Reactors. This announcement contains all the information you need (including an advance registration form) to make arrangements to attend.

This willbe the only formalannouncement of the meeting.

DATES: Tuesday Evening, October 19, through Friday, October 22,1993 The TRTR meeting will begin with a Sponsor's Reception on Tuesday evening, October 19,1993, and conclude on Friday aftemoon, October 22,1993. The NRC Seminar will be held on Wednesday, October 20,1993. A preliminary program is enclosed.

LOCATION:

The meeting site is the Gainesville Hilton located at 2900 Southwest 13th Street.

(U.S. 441), Gainesville, Florida 32611,904/377-4000. A reservation form is enclosed.

MEETING REGISTRATION:

Please mailin the enclosed registration form. For information or assistance in registering, please call Bill Vernetson, 904/392-1408 or 392-1429.

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MEETING HIGHLIGHTS:

TRTR Sponsor's Sponsors for the meeting will be exhibiting products and Reception:

services adjacent to the meeting space. Meeting participants are encouraged to meet with the sponsors during the reception and the various breaks during the meeting.

NRC Seminar:

The NRC will conduct a one day seminar on Wednesday to discuss topics of interest to the non-power reactor community. NRC headquarters and regional staff will present papers and be available to discuss topics of interest such as 100% Recovery of NRC Operating Costs, Possession-Only Licenses, Revisions to 10 CFR 20, Non-Power Reactor Licensing and Inspections, Inspection Overview, Training of NRC Inspectors, Digital Consoles, Operator Licensing, Fitness for Duty, Safeguards, and other areas of interest. Separate regional round-table meetings are also planned for licensees and the regional staff to discuss matter of interest in each region. Please refer to the registration form and the request for input on how the NPR community would like the NRC Seminar to be arranged.

TRTR Technical Talks will be presented and technical discussions will be held High//phts:

on Thursday morning and afternoon and on Friday morning.

As soon as possible, please let the Chairman know if you would like to present a talk. The goal is to cover the current important and interesting issues for TRTR facilities from the largest to the smallest reactor.

TRTR Banquet:

Or, Thursday evening, following a social hour and cash bar, rarticipants will enjoy a banquet, plus a little extra.

Spouse's Program:

Depending upon interest expressed, tours can be arranged for the items of interest around the city of Gainesville, or other nearby items of interest (see survey of interest).

TRAVEL ARRANGEMEl3TS:

Airports:

Gainesville - Delta and U.S. Air Jacksonville - approximately 1 1/2 hours northeast Orlando - approximately 21/2 hours southeast Tampa - approximately 21/2 hours southwest HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

The Gainesville Hilton, 904/377-4000, offers free parking and is located on Bivens Arm Lake with a nature trail. The University of Florida is about a mile away. There are numerous restaurants and fast food eateries within a few blocks of the hotel.

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Hotel Reservations (continued from previous page...)

v' The cutoff date for hotel reservations is September 17,1993. Negotiated room rates are $59.00 (single) or $69.00 (double), plus taxes. The hotel also has a courtesy van that runs from the Gainesville Regional Airport (a distance of about 10 miles).

To reserve your room mail the enclosed form or call the Hilton toll free at 1-800-344-5866. The hotel contact person during regular business hours is Ms. Carol-Ann Courtney.

CALL FOR PAPERS:

The technical sessions are being organized at this time. If you wish to give a presentation, please contact the TRTR Chairman as soon as possible, but no later than September 10,1993. The TRTR Chairman intends to be intractable on this deadline.

Topics are flexible. Short, relatively informal presentations are encouraged. There is no requirement for a written paper, so an excessive time commitment is not necessary. Unless presenters request otherwise, presentations will be scheduled for 20 minutes, of which five minutes is recommended for fo!!ow up questions and discussion. All subjects will be considered. Again, the goalis to cover current important and interesting issues for TRTR ft:ilities from the largest to the smallest reactor. Some general topics considered are:

Facility Development Reactor Support Regulatory issues Operational issues Decommissioning Experience / Plans Possession-Only Licenses Reactor Fuel Research at URRs Graduate and Undergraduate Education at URRs l

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM:

The preliminary program is enclosed for your information; a final program listing speakers and topics will be provided at the meeting registration table.

QUESTIONS:

1 Please feel free to call the TRTR Chairman for any further information or assistance you may require.

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1993 TRTR MEETING University of Florida PRELIMINARY PROGRAM Tuesday, October 19 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

TRTR Executive Committee Meeting t

7:00 p.m.

Sponsor's Reception Wednesday, October 20 7:30 a.m.

Registration (beverages and danish served) 8:30 a.m.

NRC Seminar 11:30 a.m.

Luncheon 1:00 p.m.

NRC Seminar

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5:00 p.m.

Dinner on your own. Restaurant guide and maps available at Registration Desk for suggested activities and locations.

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7:30 a.m.

Beverages and danish 8:30 a.m.

TRTR Technical Sessions 11:30 a.m.

Luncheon

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TRTR Technical Sessions 6:30 p.m.

Mixer with cash bar 7:00 p.m.

Banquet Friday, October 22

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Beverages and danish 8:30 a.m.

TRTR Technical Sessions Noon Lunch (on your own) i 1:00 p.m.

Tour of University of Florida Training Reactor facilities plus j

visit to Microkelvin Laboratory l

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REGISTRATION FORM National Organization of Test, Research and Training Reactors (TRTR) l V

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Gainesville, Florida i

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FAX Number:

REGISTRATION FEES REGULAR LATE (after 1 Oct.1993) l NRC Seminar (See Below)

$25.00

$30.00 TRTR Meeting

$ 90.00

$ 95.00 t'

Extra Banquet Tickets

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Spouse's Program (No charge for children)

$20.00

$20.00 TOTAL j

l Fee for NRC Seminar is for food provided by TRTR. The following are covered by the fees:

Sponsor's Reception (no charge for spouses), luncheon on Wednesday and Thursday, Banquet on i

Thursday evening, three continental breakfasts and five beverage breaks. There is no charge for I

children participating in the Spouse's Program, but please indicate the total number of children in

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your party i

Please make checks payable to University of Florida Research Foundation in US dollars. No credit cards. Checks drawn on US banks only.

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'I Mail this form to:

Dr. William G. Vernetson 1993 TRTR Chairman 202 NSC University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611 Hotel reservation must be made separately - see enclosed form.

The NRC seeks input on what participants want to see covered during this seminar. We can have whatever format and coverage we desire. Do we want a three or more hour session on Part.10, regional round tables, etc.? Let Dr. William Vernetson know what you would like to see by Faxing your preferences to 904/392-3380 by September 10,1993

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TEST RESEARCH AND TRAINIIG REAC'KR AlRIAL CONFERE!CE BOSTED BY THE UNIVERSITY T FICRIDA OCICBER 18 - 22, 1993 Gainesville, Florida - Hilton Botel i

IDIEL RESERVATIQE HDST BE RECEIVED BEFmE SEPIEMBER 17, 1993 BY EI'IEER:

1) Calling us direct on our National Toll FREE i 1-800-3HIIlIm - CR -
2) Faxing this fom, ccxrpleted in full, to 904-371-1159
3) Returning this form, ccmpleted in full, to the Gainesville Hilton

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  • AFIER THE SEPIEMBER 17, 1993 DEADIJNE, FIEASE CALL CUR 'IOLL FREE IRNBER i

FIRST 'IO VERIFY ROCH AVAIIABILITY BEFDRE MAILIIG THIS RESERVATICN FGM.

PLEASE RESERVE THE FOIICWIIG ROCH ACCQtODATIOE:

Single:

1 Person /1 Bed

$59.00 Dcuble:

2 Persons /l Bed

$69.00 3

Twin:

2 Persons /2 Beds

$69.00

-l Request Ibn-Sn> king Room (based on availability) i

  • Ib discounts are applicable with this special rate (AAA, GOVERINENT, AARP, OR TRAVEL AGENT CQ44ISSIOE). Reservations nust be nada directly through the hotel and there is no charge for children den in the same rean as parents.

(Ccrrplete the follcuing portion to assure your reservation is correct):

Your Name:

Phonef: (

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Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Arrival Date:

Departure Date:

Persons to share acc h tions:

(A Check or Credit Card is required to guarantee your reservation.)

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Expiration Date:

I authorize the hotel to charge my account for one night's deposit.

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GAINESVILi_E lillTON DIRECTIONS TO THE HILTON From the North I-75 South to Gainesville Exit #74 (Williston Road)

Left off exit ramp West to 441 North Left on 441 North (SW 13th Street)

Hilton 8 Mile on Left From the South I-75 North to Gainesville Exit #74 (Williston Road)

Left off exit ramp West to 441 North Left on 441 North (SW 13th Street)

Hilton 8 Mile on Left Ca 21 1-800-344-S866 wi t/2 @ses tior2s.

Hilton Hotel Courtesy Van available at the Gainesville Regional Airport Call on the Courtesy Phone 2900 5W 13th Street Gainesville, Florida 32608 904-377-4000

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