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o The June 1986 folder entitled Performance Indicators for the
D.S. Nuclear Utility Industry , updating the above reference
o The brochure and charter of the National Academy for Nuclear
Training, which was established in late 1985 as the framework
unifying the nuclear training efforts of the industry,
the National Nuclear Accrediting Board, and INPO
INPO ORGANIZATION
The Institute's organization is similar to that of many U.S.
corporations. The Board of Directors is made up of 11 utility
executives and senior managers who are elected by the members to
oversee INPO's operations and activities. As a part of the
Institute's charter, two of the 11 Board members must have had
recent and direct responsibility in nuclear plant operation.
An Advisory Council of professionals from outside the industry
reviews Institute activities and provides advice on broad objectives
and methods to the Board of Directors. The Advisory
Council is comprised of 18 distinguished professionals in areas
related to the Institute's activities and includes prominent
educators, scientists, industrialists, and health specialists.
An Industry Review Group (IRG), made up of senior professionals
and managers from member utilities, is established for each
technical group. These IRGs provide advice and feedback to the
head of the respective INPO group. The IRGs may also be
requested to conduct specific review or audit functions by the
president or the Board of Directors.
The President of INPO reports to the Board of Directors and is
fully and solely responsible to the Board for the operation of
the Institute.
The professionals working at INPO have brought with them many
years of nuclear power experience from the utility industry, the
nuclear Navy, and related industries. INPO is a high standard
organization, dedicated to assisting member utilities in striving
for excellence in nuclear power plant operation.
FOUR CORNERSTONE ACTIVITIES
The Institute's major technical programs can be divided into four
areas, as follows:
o the evaluation of operating nuclear plants
o the analysis of nuclear plant events and the
dissemination of operating experience (lessons learned)
among nuclear utilities
o training and accreditation
o assistance to members and participants
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