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NUCLEAR NONOPERATING OWNERS' GROUP
(NNOG)

Next Conference

2010 NNOG Conference
April 20-23, 2010
Charlotte/Concord, NC

Sponsored By: Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA)

NOTICE TO ATTENDEES
If you have any suggestions or topics of interest for the round table, please submit to Steve Ruppel at <steve.ruppel@fmpa.com> or (407) 355-5796


Hotel Reservations - Embassy Suites Charlotte/Concord Golf Resort and Spa
Reservations - 1-705-455-8200 or 1-800-362-2779 (Embassy Suites)
Reference the NNOG Conference
www.embassysuitesconcord.com (code - PMP for online reservations)
Check in - 4:00 pm
Check out - 12:00 noon

Please remember to identify yourself as attending the NNOG Conference to get the reduced rate.
You are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible
Rates: $125 per night excluding taxes (good for 3 days before/after)
Single or double occupancy, Triple Occupancy is $135
A block of room has been reserved at a reduced rate, you ar encouraged to make your reservation early, rooms are limited and this hotels tends to fill up fast.

Dear Colleague:

The Spring 2010 Nuclear Nonoperating Owners Group (NNOG) Conference will be held April 20-23, 2010 in Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina. This year the conference is hosted by Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, a nonoperating owner of the Catawba Nuclear Power Station.

The NNOG Conference provides opportunities to learn about the commercial nuclear industry and the challenges facing nonoperating owners. The conference will cover an overview of nuclear industry issues and after the conference, attendees will have current knowledge of technical and accounting issues facing nonoperating owners of nuclear plants. Specific areas of knowledge will include plant oversight and regulatory concerns. The conference agenda covers technical, auditing and accounting issues and the material is suitable for those with all levels of industry knowledge. There are no prerequisites and advance preparation is not necessary to attend the NNOG conference. The program delivery method is group live.

This year’s conference features two and a half days of first-class presentations, discussions and a reception on Wednesday evening to promote networking among nuclear colleagues. Attendees can expect to receive approximately 18 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for attendance at all conference events. As with past conferences, a pre-conference tour is planned for Tuesday, April 20, 2010 to include a tour of Siemens Manufacturing Facility for steam turbines and generators, EPRI’s Research and Development Facility, and the Lowe’s Motor Speedway (including a spin around the track in a Pace Car, and a “Behind the Scenes” Garage tour). The pre-conference tour is limited to the first 45 requested by conference attendees. Spouses and guests are welcome to attend the pre-conference tour on a “first come first served basis” after the conference attendee requests have been met.

Some of the scheduled speakers for this year’s conference include:

— Jack Skolds – President, Outer Banks Wind Energy Corp – Energy Mix in the Future
— Luis Reyes – NRC, Regional Administrator, Region II – NRC Update including New Nuclear/

NRC Cyber security
— Alex Flint – SVP Governmental affairs, NEI – Washington Update/Nuclear Issues
— Gene Clark – CEO TradeTech – Nuclear Fuel – Expansion to meet New Needs
— Randy Edington – EVP/CNO Palo Verde – Back in the Pack and Staying There
— Rick Purcell – SVP Industry Performance Improvement, INPO – Creating a Culture for the

Future – Leader’s Role
— Allen Mosher – Senior Director Policy Analysis and Reliability – APPA – NERC Cyber
security/NRC-NERC Interface
— Bob Waselus – Business Manager V. C. Summer Nuclear Station – NRC Fatigue Rule from

Concept to Action
— Mark Kirshe – Business Development UNISTAR – What It Really Takes To Build New
Nuclear
— Steve Ruppell – Senior Risk analyst, FMPA – Accounting Roundtable
— Speakers from Westinghouse, EPRI, Shaw, NEI, and Wall Street are invited.

Attendees can monitor NNOG’s website (www.nnog.com) for conference agenda updates, etc.


Registration Fee:
The conference registration fee is $370, which includes full breakfasts for registrants Wednesday through Friday, lunches on Wednesday and Thursday, a reception on Wednesday evening, and morning and afternoon breaks associated with the conference. Not included in the registration fee is the cost associated with the pre-conference tour. An additional $30 is required in order to cover transportation, lunch, and tour costs. While no formal spouse program is planned, spouses may join in the conference luncheons and receptions for an additional fee.

Transportation:
Commercial transportation and taxi service between the airport and hotel is available from several local transportation companies. Lotus Limousine Service maintains a reservation desk at the Conference Embassy Suites in Concord. Their fees are comparable or better than the other limousines and taxis serving that area. The distance from the Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, NC to the Embassy Suites in Concord is 27 miles. A preconference reservation is recommended to assure availability and prompt pick up by calling 704-719-4799 or www.lotuslimousine.com. Please provide your flight number so any delays or changes can be tracked by the service. The prices are as follows:

Airport pick up
Sedan $55.00 for up to 2 passengers; $5.00 each additional passenger up to 4 max.
SUV up to 6 passengers $90.00.
Prices based on single flight arrival in same vehicle. If multiple flight arrivals are scheduled for the same vehicle, an additional charge may apply.

Embassy Suites to airport
Sedan $50.00 for up to 2 passengers $5 each additional passenger up to 4 max.
SUV up to 6 passengers $90.00

Conference Dress Code:
All conference programs are “business casual” – shirts with collars, no jeans. The pre-conference tour participants should wear leather-upper, solid-soled shoes while on tour.

Refund Policy:
A full refund of the registration fee will be given to attendees who cancel up to 21 days prior to the start of the conference. One-half of the registration fee will be refunded for cancellations less than 21 days but more than 7 days prior to the conference. No refund for cancellations within 7 days of the conference. Substitutions (except for the pre-conference tour) may be made at any time up to the start of the conference.

Complaints:
Complaints may be submitted in writing to any member of the Steering Committee. Complaints will be discussed and resolved by a majority vote of the Steering Committee at its next meeting after receipt of the complaint. The results will be forwarded to the complainant(s).

Contact:
For more information about this and future conferences, please visit the Nuclear Nonoperating Owners’ Group’s Web site at www.nnog.com or contact Marjorie Davenport at:

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency
121 Village Drive
Greer, South Carolina 29651
864-662-5419 mdavenport@pmpa.com

REGISTRATION FORM

NUCLEAR NONOPERATING OWNERS' GROUP
2010 CONFERENCE
April 20-23, 2010
Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina

(Please print or type. Name and organization will be used on name tag.)

Name: Mr./Mrs._____________________________________________
Title or Position _____________________________________________
Organization: _______________________________________________
Street/P.O. Box:_____________________________________________
City/State/Zip+4 digit code : ____________________________________
Telephone: Fax: _____________________________________________

Email Address:___________________ Is this your first NNOG Conference Yes___ No ___
What is your primary interest?......... Accounting/Finance______ Engineering/Technical______
If you will be accompanied by guests, including children, please indicate their names for name tags:
Guests’ Names: _____________________________________________________________

Please submit any dietary restrictions to Tracy Quinn by 3/20/10 by phone: (864) 848-5416 or email: tquinn@pmpa.com

Conference Fee ($370)..............................................................................................$370.00
I will____/will not____ attend the Siemens, EPRI & Lowes Speedway Tour($30)......________
_____ Number of guests attending the Tour ($30/guest) $..........................................________
I will____/will not____ attend the Wednesday Luncheon $ Included...........................________
_____ Number of guests attending the Wednesday Luncheon ($20/guest) $................________
I will /will not attend the Wednesday Reception $ Included .........................................________
_____ Number of guests attending the Wednesday Reception $ Included ...................________
I will / will not attend the Thursday Luncheon $ Included .............................................________
_____ Number of guests attending the Thursday Luncheon ($20/guest) $ ....................________

Total Enclosed...........................................................................................................$________

CANCELLATION POLICY: A full refund of the registration fee will be given to attendees who cancel up to 21 days prior to the start of the conference. One-half of the registration fee will be refunded for cancellations less than 21 days but more than 7 days prior to the conference. No refund for cancellations within 7 days of the conference. Substitutions (except for the pre-conference tour) may be made at any time up to the start of the conference.

For conference information, please contact Marjorie Davenport at Piedmont Power, 1-864-662-5419, Fax 1-864-879-2122.

Please return this form along with your remittance payable to Piedmont Municipal Power Agency and mail to:

Ms. Tracy Quinn
121 Village Drive
Greer, South Carolina 29651

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The Nuclear Nonoperating Owners' Group (NNOG) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding sponsors may be addressed to NASBA, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Web site: WWW.nasba.org


NNOG's Mission: The mission of the NNOG is to enhance the ability of nonoperating owners of nuclear power plants to manage their nuclear assets by facilitating, encouraging, and providing forums for the exchange of information


The NNOG Conference provides opportunities to learn about the commercial nuclear industry and the challenges facing non-operating owners. The conference will cover an overview of nuclear industry issues as well as technical and accounting issues facing non-operating owners of nuclear plants. Specific areas of knowledge will include plant oversight and regulatory concerns. The conference agenda covers technical, auditing and accounting issues and the material is suitable for those with all levels of industry knowledge. There are no prerequiisites and advance preparation is not necessary to attend the NNOG conference. The program delivery method is group live.

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    Estimated Total CPE Credits Available:

    CPE credits are based on 50 minute credit hours. The fields of study are anticipated to include Business Management & Organization; Specialized Knowledge & Applications; Accounting; and Finance. There are no prerequisites for the conference, there is no advance preparation needed, and the level of knowledge required is basic. The delivery method is Group Live, and the teaching method is seminar/lecture. Upon completion of the conference, attendees will obtain a certificate of attendance for the sessions attended. Final approval of a course for CPR credit rests with each states regulatory board.

     

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NNOG Policy Statement on Conference Attendance

The Nuclear Non-Operating Owners' Group (NNOG) welcomes the participation of employees or representatives of non-operating owners of nuclear power plants and related industry and regulatory organizations, such as Public Service Commissions, NRC, NEI, INPO, NEIL, ANI, NML, EPRI, etc. It also welcomes the participation of legal counsel and other consultants to non-operating owners, if their attendance is requested by a non-operating owner with whom they are under contract. All NNOG speakers, regardless of affiliation, are cordially invited to fully participate in the conference at which they speak.

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