8th International Conference on Facility Operations-Safeguards Interface Portland, Oregon, March 30 - April 4, 2008					Photos Courtesy of the Official Tourism and Meeting Website for Portland, Oregon
		Keynote Speakers    Draft Preliminary Program            Portland and Conference Attractions            Exhibitor Information    Sponsorship Information Conference Scope:   The purpose of the conference is to foster a better understanding of the relationship of operations in nuclear facilities and the application of safeguards under national and international regimes.  This eighth conference in the series will provide an international forum for exchanging ideas and experiences, as well as describing progress in the areas of safeguards implementation.  The conference is particularly timely considering the global expansion of nuclear energy. Sponsored by the American Nuclear Society -     Isotopes and Radiation Division,     Fuel Cycle and Waste Management Division,     and the President's Special Committee on Nonproliferation - Eastern Washington Section Cosponsored by the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management - Pacific Northwest Chapter 8th International Conference on Facility Operations-Safeguards Interface Brochure Register Now!!! Registration Template Exhibitor Information Conference Floor Layout Kent Room Layout Topics of Interest: The presentations should focus on current activities at nuclear materials facilities, including enrichment, weapons material utilization, mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel fabrication, reactors (small, burner, fast, power), spent fuel storage, reprocessing, and long-term disposition of spent fuel. For each facility type, papers are encouraged in these areas of:  Implementation of a strengthened International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards system, additional protocol and integrated safeguards,  Integrated design of facility safeguards systems,  Licensing and construction of nuclear facilities and interfaces with safeguards,  Materials control and accountability activities,  Physical protection of nuclear material,  Measurement and instrumentation techniques,  Transparency and confidence-building measures,  Enhancing and evaluating proliferation resistance,  Research and development in advanced safeguards technologies and approaches,  Collection and analysis of environmental samples for safeguards,  Extension of safeguards in light of the threat of radiological dispersal devices,  Interactions among national, regional and international safeguards and facility operations, educating, training, recruiting and retaining safeguards experts for regulators and operators, and  Termination of safeguards.  Current Keynote Speakers: Peter Friend, Head of Safeguards, Urenco Enrichment Company Ltd, Marlow, Bucks, UK Adam Scheinman, Assistant Deputy Administrator, NA-24 Office of Nonproliferation & International Security, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C. Jacques Baute, Division Director for the Safeguards Information Management Division, Department of Safeguards at the IAEA Draft Preliminary Program Expression of Interest: To help the program committee in its planning, please contact Technical Program Chair, Carrie Mathews, at carrie.mathews@pnl.gov indicating your interest. Suggestions for additional topical areas or changes to the program format are welcome. Schedule for Abstracts and Papers: Papers are solicited for the "The 8th International Conference on Facility Operations-Safeguards Interface." Individuals with professional interest in safeguards technology and nuclear material facility operations are invited to participate. Abstract Template The deadline for a 200 word abstract has been extended to November 30, 2007 and should be submitted electronically to Danielle Peterson at danielle.peterson@pnl.gov.  Authors will be notified of acceptance by January 10, 2008. Key Dates: First Call for Papers Summer 2007 Second Call for Papers Fall 2007 Abstract Deadline  November 30, 2007 Paper Acceptance January 10, 2008 Draft full papers for the proceedings are due at the beginning of the conference. Students: Awards for Papers/Presentations The Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce that students who have submitted papers for the conference are eligible to win cash awards. Awards will be announced after Closing Remarks on Friday, April 4, 2008. Students who have submitted abstracts should contact sarah.frazar@pnl.gov to confirm their eligibility. Student Scholarships The INMM Pacific Northwest Chapter is sponsoring three $300.00 "scholarships" for college students to attend the conference. Applications are welcome from any current student, but preference will be given to students in or from the Pacific Northwest. For more information, please read Guidelines for Student Submissions. Conference Format: The four and one-half day conference will be held in nine one-half day sessions at which policy, technical, and scientific aspects of safeguards implementation will be discussed. An opening plenary session will feature a key note speaker, as well as a luncheon session and the evening banquet. Perspectives of government, industry and the international community will be shared.  Conference Location: The conference will be held at the historic Benson Hotel in the Pearl District of downtown Portland, Oregon. The special hotel rate is $145 per night.  Make your reservations through Benson’s In-House Reservations Department now!!!  You can make your reservations via phone: 1-800-663-1144 or 503-228-2000 or email to reservations@bensonhotel.com.  The Company ID for the American Nuclear Society is 8621. The Group Code is ANS.   Portland and Conference Attractions: Consider arriving in Portland on Saturday and enjoy The Benson's award-winning Sunday brunch ($35). The famous Portland Saturday market will be up and running for the season. Open markets also run across the city on Saturday and Sunday. Attend the Conference Banquet Tuesday, April 1. Join the Conference Dinner Cruise along the Willamette River on the "Portland Spirit" Wednesday, April 2 (details to be announced). Participate in Portland's most famous "First Thursday" monthly Gallery walk - visit art galleries and enjoy outdoor kiosks and live entertainment throughout the Pearl and Downtown Districts on Thursday, April 3. The Benson offers live jazz most nights of the week, and a complimentary wine tasting every evening. Enjoy fabulous restaurants and nightclubs in and around the Pearl District. The Benson provides excellent and informative walking maps of the Pearl District and downtown Portland. Portland offers free public transportation downtown. Contact Persons: If you have any questions, contact Carrie Mathews at carrie.mathews@pnl.gov or Danielle Peterson at danielle.peterson@pnl.gov. Committee Members: General Chairperson Steve Mladineo - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory  Vice Chairperson Michael Whitaker - Oak Ridge National Laboratory  Technical Program Co-Chairs Carrie Mathews - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory  Michael Ehinger - Oak Ridge National Laboratory   Technical Program Committee J. Chapek - Sandia National Laboratory  S. Fernandez Moreno - ARN, Argentina  R. Howsley - BNFL, England   P. Durst - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory  M. Marzo - CNEN, Brazil  M. Dreicer - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory   J. Murphy - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory  G. Pshakin - IPPE, Russia  T. Williams - DOE, Savannah River  S. Schlegel - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory   B. Boyer - Los Alamos National Laboratory  I. Therios - Argonne National Laboratory   B. Meppen - Idaho National Laboratory   M. Schanfein - Los Alamos National Laboratory  D. Beddingfield - Los Alamos National Laboratory  S. Sakurai - JAEA, Japan  K. Naito - JNMCC, Japan  M. Hunt - IAEA  N. Park - KAERI, ROK  J. Casterton - CNSC, Canada  T. Shea - World Nuclear University, London  Registration/Finance Steve LaMont - Los Alamos National Laboratory  Jennifer Tanner - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory  Publications Danielle Peterson - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Linda Rose - Oak Ridge National Laboratory Publicity and Communications Janie McCowan - Oak Ridge National Laboratory Local Arrangements Michael Zentner - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Web Links: American Nuclear Society Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon Official Tourism and Meeting Website for Portland, Oregon