This conference proceedings explores issues surrounding the replacement of existing nuclear power plants when they reach the end of their useful life. Topics covered include: Nuclear competitiveness regarding politics and power plant evolution; social acceptance regarding communication, information, waste, and safety proliferation; and durability regarding resources and effects on the environment.Preface. Conference Program. Opening Session. Session I: Nuclear Competitiveness: The Economics and Politics of Nuclear Energy. Session II: Nuclear Competitiveness: Nuclear Power Plant Evolutions. Session III: Social Acceptance: Communication, Information. Session IV: Social Acceptance: Regarding, Waste, Safety, and Proliferation. Session V: Durability: Resources. Session VI: Durability: Effects on the Environment. Concluding Panel Discussion: Preparing the Ground for Renewal of Nuclear Power.