Manpower and management issues at non-power reactors. Panel Discussion

Full text of publication follows: An unprecedented low unemployment rate coupled with many senior reactor personnel approaching retirement age has resulted in an experience gap and low retention of key staff at many non-power reactors. In the next 5 to 10 yr, this may become more of an issue to those facilities considering re-licensing or a continuing research program. Reactor equipment upgrades to improve safety and reliability of reactors may be outweighed by the loss of the personnel to operate these facilities. A panel of individuals representing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; the U.S. Department of Energy; the National Organization of Test, Research, and Training Reactors; and the International Atomic Energy Agency will discuss strategies and possible solutions to this looming issue. (authors)