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<strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong><br />
May-June 2010, Volume 28 No. 3<br />
®<br />
Outage Management &<br />
Health Physics Issue<br />
28th Year of Publication<br />
Articles & Reports<br />
<strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> is published<br />
by EQES, Inc.six times a year in<br />
February, April, June, August, October<br />
and December (Directory).<br />
The subscription rate for non-qualified<br />
readers in the United States is $150.00<br />
for six issues per year. The additional air<br />
mail cost for non-U.S. readers is $30.00.<br />
Payment may be made by American<br />
Express ® , Master Card ® , VISA ® or check<br />
and should accompany the order. Checks<br />
not drawn on a United States bank should<br />
include an additional $45.00 service fee.<br />
All inquiries should be addressed to<br />
<strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong>, 1400 Opus Place,<br />
Suite 904, Downers Grove, IL 60515;<br />
Phone: (630) 858-6161, ext. 103; Fax:<br />
(630) 858-8787.<br />
Prerequisites for <strong>New</strong> <strong>Plant</strong>s 22<br />
By Luis Echávarri, OECD <strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> Agency<br />
Shutdown Safety, a Cornerstone at Exelon 26<br />
By Glen Earl Chick, Exelon <strong>Nuclear</strong><br />
A Strong Safety Culture at Ameren 30<br />
By Pat McKenna, AmerenUE<br />
We Reach Out Beyond our Walls 32<br />
By Margie Jepson, Entergy <strong>Nuclear</strong><br />
STAR Human Performance Process 38<br />
By Ron McCall and Anita Church, The Shaw Group, Inc.<br />
Industry Innovations<br />
Exelon's Vision & Leadership 40<br />
By Amir Shahkarami, Exelon <strong>Nuclear</strong><br />
<strong>New</strong> Generation Shielding 42<br />
By Margie Jepson, Entergy <strong>Nuclear</strong><br />
*Current Circulation:<br />
Total: 12,000<br />
Utilities: 4,600<br />
*All circulation information is subject to<br />
BPA Worldwide, Business audit.<br />
Authorization to photocopy articles is<br />
granted by EQES, Inc. provided that<br />
payment is made to the Copyright<br />
Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive,<br />
Danvers, MA 01923; Phone: (978) 750-<br />
8400, Fax: (978) 646-8600. The fee code<br />
is 0892-2055/02/$3.00+$.80.<br />
© Copyright 2010 by EQES, Inc.<br />
<strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> is a registered<br />
trademark of EQES, Inc.<br />
Printed in the USA.<br />
Staff<br />
Senior Publisher and Editor<br />
<strong>New</strong>al K. Agnihotri<br />
Publisher and Sales Manager<br />
Anu Agnihotri<br />
Assistant Editor and Marketing Manager<br />
Michelle Gaylord<br />
Assistant Offi ce Manager<br />
Kruti Patel<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
QingQing Zhu<br />
Ultrasonic Cleaning of Jet Pump Fouling 46<br />
By Robert Geier, Exelon <strong>Nuclear</strong><br />
<strong>Plant</strong> Profile<br />
Safety of the Public is our Top Priority 48<br />
By John Grubb, Xcel <strong>Energy</strong><br />
Departments<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>New</strong>s 8<br />
Utility, Industry & Corporation 13<br />
<strong>New</strong> Products, Services & Contracts 17<br />
<strong>New</strong> Documents 20<br />
Meeting & Training Calendar 49<br />
<strong>Journal</strong> Services<br />
List of Advertisers 6<br />
Advertiser Web Directory 44<br />
On The Cover<br />
In 2006, the NRC renewed Monticello <strong>Nuclear</strong> Generating <strong>Plant</strong>'s operating<br />
license for 20 years. See page 48 for a profi le.<br />
Mailing Identification Statement<br />
<strong>Nuclear</strong> <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> (ISSN 0892-2055) is published bimonthly in February, April, June, August,<br />
October and December by EQES, Inc., 1400 Opus Place, Suite 904, Downers Grove, IL 60515. The printed<br />
version of the <strong>Journal</strong> is available cost-free to qualified readers in the United States and Canada. The<br />
digital version is available to qualified readers worldwide. The subscription rate for non-qualified readers<br />
is $150.00 per year. The cost for non-qualified, non-U.S. readers is $180.00. Periodicals (permit<br />
number 000-739) postage paid at the Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 and additional mailing offices.<br />
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