July-August 2015 NPJ

64 NuclearPlantJournal.com Nuclear Plant Journal, July-August 2015 it would really change the outcome of a lot of activities,” said Guidry. Those who have spent time in the nuclear industry could agree. There are so many aspects to nuclear power that are vital to keeping the plant, personnel and community safe that many times those on the outside don’t see or aren’t familiar with each individual facet. In this line of work, respecting each craft and discipline is what brings nuclear professionals together as a team to keep the nuclear units running safely and error free. Lighting the Way for the Next 30 Years/Powering the Way for the Next 30 Years We exist to operate a world-class energy business that creates sustainable value for our four stakeholders — owners, customers, employees and the communities in which we operate. This is our mission. This is what powers us every day. Working in the nuclear industry isn’t just a job, it’s a promise - a promise that we will keep the lights on, keep the community safe and continue to strive for excellence. For 30 years of commercial operation, W3 has depended on the local community and infrastructure of Louisiana’s industrial commerce. These partnerships and backbones for our site have allowed us to grow and to continue to successfully provide power in a safe a reliable manner. W3 is very lucky to be located in an area known for its growth of industry. It is never taken for granted that we are also a part of a community that supports and enhances our daily work life. Our owners, customers, employees and communities are vital to our existence. Each of these facets has attributed to our success and we believe that we will only grow in strides for 30 more years if we continue to work as a team, invest in our community and support our industry. Contact: Leanna Weaver, Waterford 3 Nuclear Station, 17265 River Road, Killona, LA 70057, W-GSB-380; telephone: (504) 739-6205, email: Lweave2@entergy.com . The Power... ( Continued from page 63) Rosatom Overview... ( Continued from page 51) begin in the near future. The zoning plan development for the Akkuyu NPP construction site is completed. We cannot disregard the duration and complexity of document approval processes directly related to changes in the legislation of the Turkish Republic. Today we see the full support and understanding of the Government of the Turkish Republic to the Akkuyu NPP construction project. The need in the nuclear power development is well understood in Turkey. In addition to the site preliminary work, the nuclear infrastructure is also being developed including the work with stakeholders. For example, the nuclear power information center was opened in 2012 in Turkey. This is not a dull auditorium, but a modern education center with a state-of-the-art infrastructure and a special point on the novelty and uniqueness of information presentation which make the process of acquaintance with the nuclear power into an exciting game. Every year, the centre is visited by hundreds of pupils, students, and residents of the NPP construction region. Talking about the NPP construction, we should mention the personnel training issue. Since 2010, Rosatom has been carrying out a training project for partner countries. This project includes stages from the preparation of highly qualified construction/installation and operation personnel to management retraining - both for the nuclear power industry and for the national nuclear regulatory bodies. At present, there are 250 Turkish students at Russian higher education establishments. In future they will work at the Akkuyu NPP. Contact: Vlad Bochkov, ROSATOM, 15A, Leninsky Prospekt, 119071 Moscow, Russia; telephone: 7 495 539 26 46, email: VPBochkov@rosatom.ru . can be an asset to our industry. These partnerships help drive technology advancements, innovation and improved solutions by leveraging this talent for the benefit of our industry. In addition, AREVA has implemented a robust training program that takes advantage of the depth, breadth, lessons learned and operating experience to make certain that we have the requisite cross-cutting skills to stay ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape. Contact: Sharon Sinclair, AREVA, Inc., 155 Mill Ridge Rd, Lynchburg, VA; 24502; telephone: (434) 832-3700, email: sharon.sinclair@areva.com . Cyber Security... ( Continued from page 46) Continuous Improvement... ( Continued from page 33) the resource and budget strain on the plants from the regulatory perspective, but it has not been easy. We want to learn from the cumulative impact initiative to continue our quest for excellence in safety and operations. 5. Is the end result of all this, that you will get rid of some of the regulations? The most important outcome is that this gives us a good, transparent process to continuously review and prioritize plant processes as they are considered. There’s no end state. This is all about taking the best path toward continuous improvement. 6. Concluding comments. This process is valuable for us to collectively look at what the regulatory impacts are that have the most impact on our facilities. As an industry, we must focus on the most important regulations while removing some low-value-added processes that don’t contribute to safe and reliable plant operations. Contact: Marshall Murphy, Exelon Generation Communications, telephone: (610) 765-5809, email: marshall. murphy@exeloncorp.com