NHA Hydraulic Power Committee Fall Meeting Details
The National Hydropower Association (NHA) is pleased to announce that the Hydraulic Power
Committee Fall Meeting will be held September 8-11, 2013 at the historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane,
Washington. Hosted by Avista, the event is open to all NHA member companies and invited guests,
including owners and operators of hydro projects and service and equipment providers.
Registration:
NHA Members $195 - fee covers all materials, tour and meals.
Non-Members - $395 - fee covers all materials, tour and meals.
This three-day meeting will focus on hydro operations, dam safety and security and best practice sharing.
Sunday, September 8 - 7:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Dinner Meeting
Monday, September 9 - 7:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Sessions to include:
NHA – Policy Update
Technical Presentations
Operational Excellence – Event Reporting
Sub committee breakout sessions
Hot Topics Roundtable
Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Group Dinner for Attendees and Spouses/Guests
Tuesday, September 10
Tour Grand Coulee Hydroelectric Project – U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Group Dinner for Attendees and Spouses/Guests
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PROJECT TOUR OF GRAND COULEE
Non-U.S. citizens, are required to send a copy of their passport no later than August 10th. Indicate that it
is for the NHA HPC Tour.
It could either be emailed or mailed to:
Grand Coulee Power Office
Attn: Lynne Brougher
P.O. Box 620
Grand Coulee Washington 99133
U.S. Citizens must present their Drivers Licenses. These may be requested prior to the tour.
Government employees will need their Government I.D. Card.
Appropriate clothing is long pants and sturdy shoes. No shorts, skirts, or open toed shoes.
Cameras will be allowed but no backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment in the form of hard hats and safety glasses will be provided on-site by
Reclamation.
Wednesday, September 11 - 7:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. Sessions to include:
DOE – R&D Program Update
Dam Safety
- FERC D2SI Update
- EAP & Owners Dam Safety Program
NERC/CIP/Cyber Security
Hot Topics
General business session - to conclude by noon
Hotel Accommodations:
The Davenport Hotel and Tower
10 S Post St Spokane, WA 99201
NHA has reserved a block of rooms at the discounted rate of $115 single or double occupancy.
Please make your room reservation directly by calling The Davenport Hotel and Tower at 509 789
6811 and reference the National Hydropower Association meeting. Space is limited, so please reserve
your room today.
Questions: Contact Diane Lear at 202 682 1700 x 16, diane@hydro.org, Dave Zayas x 21,
david@hydro.org, or Chris Porse ncporse@pplweb.com.
Cancellation Policy:
You may transfer your registration at any time at no cost. Cancellations received in writing by August 20,
2013 will be refunded less a $75 administrative fee. Cancellations after this date cannot be refunded.
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