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2009 Annual Meeting -- UPDATED
September 21st through 24th
Baton Rouge, LA
Hosted by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Radiological Services Division
We look forward to seeing you in Baton Rouge!
The meeting will be held at the Hilton Capitol Center
201 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Tel: 1-225-344-5866 Fax: 1-225-906 0595
Room rate: Room rate is the current Federal Per Diem rate, currently $101 plus tax
To ensure you receive this rate you must make your reservations by:
Friday,August 21, 2009
Be sure to ask for the "Organization of Agreement States" when making your reservation.
Registration Fees
| Attendee registration (does not include night out): | $300 |
| Vendor | $850 |
| Night Out (per person): | $35 |
Click Here for meeting registration.
Click Here for vendor registration.
NRC Announces Funding for OAS Meeting
Each Agreement State (including MI, NJ) interested in the NRC paying for one person to attend this meeting should make their flight arrangements through Carlson's Travel at 1-866-250-2160 as soon as possible. Please identify the traveler and have them submit the travel information needed for NRC to issue their travel authorization to Brenda Usilton (Fax 301-415-3502). NRC is encouraging travelers to purchase their own ticket if it can be purchased for a SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS (i.e. hundreds of dollars). Please clear purchasing tickets yourself through Brenda Usilton before doing so. The per diem rate for Baton Rouge, La is 101/44/145. This means: $101 is for lodging/$44 is for meals and incidentals/with the total not to exceed $145.00. NRC will also reimburse the traveler for the registration fee of $300.00, if the state agency pays the registration fee to OAS, state reimbursement will be the traveler's responsibility. NRC will not cover any rental cars.
Fax the information needed for travel authorization to Brenda Usilton. See FSME 09-053 for more information.
If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please contact Brenda G. Usilton INTERNET: Brenda.Usilton@nrc.gov TELEPHONE: (301) 415-2348 FAX: (301) 415-3502
Boutin's Restaurant has been chosen for the Night Out event.
At Boutin's Restaurant, we promise that you will "pass a good time" when you stop by for lunch, dinner or just to enjoy the authentic, live Cajun music. For a taste of South Louisiana steeped in tradition, make Boutin's a part of your visit to Cajun country.
Things you might want to know about the hotel:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the current federal per diem rate of $99.00 per night subject to all current taxes. To ensure you receive this rate you must make your reservations by Friday,August 21, 2009. Be sure to ask for the group name "Organization of Agreement States" when making your reservation.
This rate will be honored for this group three (2) days before the meeting start date as well as three (2) days after the meeting end date.
Non-guaranteed room reservations will be honored until 6pm on the date of expected arrival. Guaranteed reservations for arrivals after 6pm that do not arrive are held for one night only and not the entire length of the stay. The guest will be required to pay for the room for that night. Reservations may be cancelled until 4pm on the date of arrival.
Complimentary internet and DSL in guest rooms.
Vendors: Your registration fee includes booth space and basic power plus registration for up to two individuals.
Please read the
Vendor Rules and Regulations.
If you need additional services from the hotel (i.e. audio visual equipment, extension cords ($25/day), etc.) please use the
Conference CC Auth Form for AV.
If you are flying into Baton Rouge:
Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field
* Distance from hotel: 8 mi.
* Drive time: 12 min.
Directions: Take I-110 South to Laurel Street Exit. Head West towards the Mississippi River. Turn left on Lafayette Street. The hotel is located on the right, 2 blocks down.
Transportation:
Complimentary airport shuttle
Airport Taxi ~20.00 USD
Complimentary town car transportation within 5 mile radius of hotel.
Info about Enterprise Rental discounts.
Parking:
Discounted parking rate of $10.00 overnight with complimentary in and out.
Public garage and surface lot within 1 block
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