Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information # 1
Organization Type
Founding
IRS Exemption
*
ANS
EPRI
INPO
NEI
not-for-profit membership
not-for-profit center for public interest energy and environmental research
not-for-profit
Not-for-profit nuclear industry policy
1954
1973
1979
1994*
501c3 (scientific, educational, and technical)
501c3 (scientific)
501c3
501c6 (trade association)
Established in 1994 by a merger of several existing nuclear industry organizations. One of these organizations, the Atomic Industrial Forum, was created in 1953.
Revised - 4/8/2009 3:54 PM
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information # 2
ANS
Mission / Scope
to promote the advancement of nuclear science and technology
EPRI Corporate
to conduct research on key issues facing the electric power industry on behalf of its members, energy stakeholders and society
EPRI Nuclear
INPO
NEI
To develop and provide the nuclear industry with safe, reliable, economic, and environmentally responsible technologies that will
to promote the highest levels of safety and reliability – in the operation of nuclear electric generating plants
to foster and encourage the continued safe use and development of nuclear energy to meet the nation’s energy, environmental, and economic goals to support the nuclear industry
1. Maximize the value of existing nuclear assets 2. Enable the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information # 3
ANS
Purpose(s)
EPRI Corporate
A. Promote advance of A. Promote, conduct science and and sponsor R&D engineering relating related to electricity to the atomic production, nucleus and of transmission, allied arts and distribution, and sciences use
B. Aid in the integration of the several disciplines constituting nuclear science and technology
B. Provide a medium through which power producers and other stakeholders can sponsor electricity R&D
EPRI Nuclear
INPO
NEI
A. Conduct collaborative R&D targeting nuclear power industry technical challenges and opportunities
A. Encourage excellence in nuclear power plant operations
A. Provide policy direction on critical issues – regulation, legislation, congressional awareness / acceptance, waste, transportation and other issues
B. Collaborate with
B. Promote improved management and leadership development in the industry
B. Provide a unified industry approach to address and resolve nuclear regulatory issues and related technical matters to facilitate high levels of reliability and economic efficiency in power plant operations
global network of nuclear plant owners/operators, research entities, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders; etc.
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information # 3 – Purpose(s) Continued ANS Purpose(s)
EPRI Corporate
EPRI Nuclear
INPO
NEI
C. Encourage research in nuclear science and technology and in allied fields
C. Promote and conduct research advancing the production, transmission, and distribution of electric power
C. Promote highest levels of professionalism among personnel involved in nuclear technology, with an emphasis on safety culture and conservative decision-making
C. Provide advocacy and representation before Congress, the executive branch, regulatory bodies, and state policy forums
D. Establish scholarships and make contributions and grants and awards in furthering the Society’s purposes
D. Prepare and disseminate information regarding scientific R&D in the electric power field to the public, legislators, and other interested stakeholders
D. Assist members in implementation of effective industry programs and practices to improve plant performance
D. Provide accurate and timely information to policy makers, the public and other constituencies
E. Assist members in achieving and maintaining accreditation of performance-based training programs at nuclear plants to provide guidance in training and qualifying personnel
E. Provide assistance to the nuclear industry with regard to state issues
E. Hold meetings to present and discuss scientific and technical papers
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information # 3 – Purpose(s) Continued ANS Purpose(s)
EPRI Corporate
EPRI Nuclear
INPO
F. Prepare and disseminate information re: nuclear science and technology through journals, books, pamphlets and reports
F. Analyze nuclear power plants events and communicate lessons learned
G. Cooperate with government agencies, educational organizations and other agencies have the same or similar purposes
G. Assist members to identify human performance and equipment problems and their root causes. To provide information to assist plants in achieving preventative and/or corrective actions
H. Engage in other activities appropriate for the fulfillment of the Society’s purposes
H. Promote exchange of information to achieve safe, reliable and efficient nuclear power plant operations
NEI F. Assistance to educational institutions to promote education in nuclear energy and technology and related research and development and encouragement to related businesses, agencies, professions, and associations to support nuclear energy.
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information # 3 – Purpose(s) Continued ANS Purpose(s)
EPRI
INPO I. Assist members in specific areas to enhance nuclear power plant operations J. To involve members and participants to promote information exchange and to ensure existing programs meet members’ needs K. To use experts from outside the US nuclear utility industry to obtain access to the best methods and technologies available, including information exchange with WANO L. Encourage members to hold each other accountable for performance of their nuclear plants and to hold INPO accountable for its mission M. Recognize that plant safety is the responsibility of the member (plant licensee)
NEI
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information - Limitations
Lobbying
Elections
Inurement
General
ANS
EPRI
INPO
NEI
No substantial part of Society’s activities (generally understood as less than 5% of revenues)
Shall not participate in lobbying activities.
No legislative, media, or public activities to promote nuclear power
Yes
EPRI’s engagement with Congress and state legislators focuses on providing credible and unbiased science and technology information needed for informed policymaking.
Does not become involved in or conduct assistance visits re: specific regulatory issue between members and NRC
Shall not participate in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office (including the publication or distribution of statements)
Shall not participate in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office (including the publication or distribution of statements)
No
Yes, via PAC
inurement prohibited
inurement prohibited
inurement prohibited
inurement prohibited
Does not advocate on behalf of members before government or regulatory bodies. Its members may use EPRI research for such purposes, and EPRI will testify in appropriate circumstances when requested by the legislative or regulatory body.
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information - Governance
ANS
EPRI Corporate
Officers / Board
Officers / Board
Standing and Special Committees
Committees of the Board
EPRI Nuclear
Officers / Nuclear Power Council
NEI
Officers / Board
Officers / Board
Advisory Council
Executive Committee
Executive Review Group
Advisory Committees
The Academy Council (National Academy for Nuclear Training)
Industry Working Groups
Executive Committee Advisory Council
Professional Divisions Local and Student Sections
INPO
Research Advisory Committee
Quality Assurance Subcommittee Action Plan Committees
Technical Committees Staff
Staff (Nuclear Sector) Staff (Member-advised committees)
The Analysis Review Board Nuclear Accrediting Board The Industry Communications Council Ad Hoc Industry Groups WANO Atlanta Center Staff
Staff
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information – Membership #1
ANS
EPRI
INPO
NEI
Organization Type
not-for-profit membership
not-for-profit center for public interest energy and environmental research
not-for-profit
nuclear industry policy
Eligibility Criteria
individuals engaged in one or more of the fields of nuclear science and engineering, or allied fields
firms, government organizations responsible companies that operate agencies, corporations, or for and legally authorized nuclear power plants, other entities, public or to operate or construct design and engineering private, that support commercial nuclear firms, fuel suppliers R&D for the production, plants in the US and service transmission, use, and companies, companies distribution of electric involved in nuclear power medicine and nuclear industrial applications, radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical companies, universities, research labs and labor unions
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information – Membership #2
Organization Type
Types of Membership
ANS
EPRI
INPO
NEI
not-for-profit membership
not-for-profit center for public interest energy and environmental research
not-for-profit
nuclear industry policy
Individual Fellow Member Emeritus Honorary Life Student Miscellaneous Library Organization (corporate) Friends
Classes I – federal-owned entities; coops; nonfederal entities; corporations; associations; or public agencies engaged in production, transmission, or distribution of power II – investor-owned entities III – non-US entities
Members (nuclear entities) Participants International Supplier
Companies Domestic International Universities Research Labs Labor Unions
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information – Planning Overview #1
ANS Name of Plan
2006 ANS Strategic Plan (to be updated in 2009)
EPRI Nuclear Sector Strategic Plan
identify near-term and longterm technology needs with respect to: 2. strengthen recognition 1. Operation - ensure safe, reliable and economic as a credible information operation of existing nuclear source fleet, while addressing public safety & environment 3. actively participate in public policy activities stewardship concerns 2. Assets - maximize useful 4. develop more flexible life of existing nuclear fleet governance 3. New Construction Integrate proven and new technologies into new 5. strengthen membership / partnership base nuclear power plant deployment 4. Fuel - Ensure long- term sustainability of nuclear energy resources with advanced fuel cycles, multiple recycling or closed fuel cycles, and reduction of high-level wastes
Goals/Focus of Plan 1. expand professional development resources
INPO
NEI
Institutional Plan
Annual Plan
describes INPO’s programs and their implementation A. B. C. D. E. F.
Mission Principles of Operation Core Values Membership Obligations Role/Relationships Organization
core activities: A. Enhance the business environment for operating plants B. Create the business environment for new plant deployment
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information – Planning Overview #2 ANS
EPRI
INPO
NEI
Name of Plan
2006 ANS Strategic Plan (to be updated in 2009)
Nuclear Sector Strategic Plan
Institutional Plan
Annual Plan
Objectives / Initiatives / Activities / Programs
A comprehensive series of objectives and initiatives is being addressed / implemented for each of the five strategic planning goals
Detailed action plans prepared and implemented for each of the technical programs
Cornerstone Technical programs (4): Evaluation Training and Accreditation Event Analysis and Information Exchange Assistance
Supporting programs International Participant program Supplier Participant program
Six Essential Activities support the Core Activities Complementing the NEI work on the Essential Activities, there are six Mission Critical Functions that continually build and maintain the tools to enhance operations
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information – Deliverables #1
Events
Learning Resources
ANS
EPRI
INPO
NEI
Annual / Winter Meetings (Nuclear Technology Expo) Workshops Topical Meetings
Annual Meeting of Members Calendar of Monthly Events (meetings, workshops, seminars, task groups)
Annual Meeting CEO Conference Workshops Seminars / Courses Working Meetings
Annual Meeting Workshops Seminars / Conferences Forums Other Activities
Nuclear News Radwaste Solutions World Utility Directory Nuclear Science and Engineering Nuclear Technology Fusion Science and Technology Transactions / Proceedings Books
Website
www.ans.org
EPRI Journal CNO Newsletter And White Papers Technical reports, applications and program guides and software Workshops, conferences and training classes
www.epri.com
INPO Nuclear Professional
Nuclear Network® Plant Performance Indicators Equipment Performance and Information Exchange SEE-IN (significant events) Events Analysis Documents
www.inpo.org (members) www.inpo.info (public)
Weekly newsletter Technical Reports Alerts on Breaking News
www.nei.org
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information – Deliverables #2
Washington, DC Presence
ANS
EPRI
INPO
NEI
Technical resource office
Washington relations office
n/a
Nuclear Industry Trade Association
Energy Technology Assessment Center
Policy / Position Statements
Develops nuclear standards
Participants in standards development, including ANS, ASME, ANST
Participates in standards development, including ANS
Participates in standards development, including ANS
Public Information
Outreach activities Teacher workshops Media outreach / speakers Resources NAN / grassroots Special projects Position statements
Newsroom section on website Media relations contacts in Washington, DC
Limited
Diversified media outreach program Industry surveys / polls Policy positions NAN
Selected Nuclear Non-Profit Organizations General Background Information – Deliverables #3
Peer Recognition
Students
ANS
EPRI
INPO
NEI
Honors and Awards
Technology Transfer Awards
Excellence Awards
William S. Lee Award TIP (Top Industry Practice) Awards Robert Campbell Award Henry de Wolf Smyth Award (Joint w/ANS)
Career center Student Sections Young Members Group Scholarships National Honor Society
Student program of R&D Participation opportunities
Industry-wide assistance program (via National Training Academy)
Scholarship and fellowship compilation resource
IT Co-op program
Internship compilation resource
Careers section on website
Careers section on website Careers and Education section on website
Work with Other Industry Organizations
Yes
Yes (including INPO, NEI, NEIL joint projects)
Yes (independent / cooperative relationship with NRC)
Yes
