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Ignalina managers observe U.S. training practices

Four managers from Ignalina NPP toured three U.S. nuclear-related enterprises in mid-November, getting a first-hand look at American practices for selecting, qualifying, and training nuclear power plant workers. The visiting managers, all involved in personnel training at Ignalina NPP, toured facilities and talked with representatives of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations, and Sequoyah NPP in southeastern Tennessee. Training specialists from Human Performance Analysis Corporation and the U.S. Department of Energy also participated in the event, which was organized to provide the visitors with demonstrations and information on requirements and practices involved in training workers for the U.S. nuclear industry. Information gained during these visits will assist the Ignalina representatives in maximizing the effectiveness of their plant's personnel training program and practices. (John Yoder, DOE, 301-903-5650; Don Draper, 509-372-4079)