The first and most important issue in establishing a new nuclear power program is trust; trust that is earned, deserved, and maintained by all people in the industry. The single, most corrosive factor in relationships between the industry and the public is a lack of trust. If all stakeholders of this enterprise within any nation can establish and retain a high level of trust­worthiness, public acceptance will not be a problem. Energy supply is a very public business, and consequence is very easily linked to the root cause of negligence. A successful nuclear operating organization promotes truthful and open interaction with its staff and with the public — nothing is hidden.