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Nuclear Plant Journal May-June 2008, Volume 26 No. 3 ® Outage Managment & Health Physics Issue 26th Year of Publication Nuclear Plant Journal is published by EQES, Inc.six times a year in February, April, June, August, October and December (Directory). The subscription rate for non-qualified readers in the United States is $150.00 for six issues per year. The additional air mail cost for non-U.S. readers is $30.00. Payment may be made by American Express ® , Master Card ® , VISA ® or check and should accompany the order. Checks not drawn on a United States bank should include an additional $45.00 service fee. All inquiries should be addressed to Nuclear Plant Journal, 799 Roosevelt Road, Building 6, Suite 208, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5925; Phone: (630) 858-6161, ext. 103; Fax: (630) 858-8787. *Current Circulation: Total: 12,000 Utilities: 4,600 *All circulation information is subject to BPA Worldwide, Business audit. Authorization to photocopy articles is granted by EQES, Inc. provided that payment is made to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923; Phone: (978) 750- 8400, Fax: (978) 646-8600. The fee code is 0892-2055/02/$3.00+$.80. © Copyright 2008 by EQES, Inc. Nuclear Plant Journal is a registered trademark of EQES, Inc. Printed in the USA. Staff Senior Publisher and Editor Newal K. Agnihotri Publisher and Sales Manager Anu Agnihotri Editorial & Marketing Assistant Michelle Yong Administrative Assistant QingQing Zhu Articles & Reports Outage Optimization Initiatives 24 By George B. Beam, AREVA NP, Inc. New Plant Based on Excellent Track Records 27 By Jim Scarola, Progress Energy Meeting Customer Needs & Providing Environmental Benefits 32 By Peter S. Hastings, Duke Energy Plants with 3-D Design 36 By Jack A. Bailey, Tennessee Valley Authority Highest Quality with Exceptional Planning 47 By Jason A. Walls, Duke Energy Industry Innovations Integrated Exposure Reduction Plan 39 By Ed Wolfe, Exelon Performance-Based Radiation Worker Training 42 By Joe Giuffre and Timothy Vriezerma, American Electric Power Departments New Energy News 8 Utility, Industry & Corporation 12 New Products, Services & Contracts 18 New Documents 21 Meeting & Training Calendar 22 Journal Services List of Advertisers 6 Reader Service Forms & Free Subscription Cards 9, 43 Advertiser Web Directory 22 On The Cover Oconee Nuclear Station is located in South Carolina. The station has been in operation for 35 years. It is owned by Duke Energy. See page 47 for a profi le. Mailing Identification Statement Nuclear Plant Journal (ISSN 0892-2055) is published bimonthly by EQES, Inc., 799 Roosevelt Road, Building 6, Suite 208, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5925. The Journal is available cost-free to qualified readers worldwide. The subscription rate for non-qualified readers is $150.00 per year. The cost for non-qualified, non-U.S. readers is $180.00. Periodicals (permit number 000-739) postage paid at the Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 and Midland, MI 48640 post offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Nuclear Plant Journal (EQES, Inc.), 799 Roosevelt Road, Building 6, Suite 208, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5925. Nuclear Plant Journal, May-June 2008 http://www.NPJOnline.com 5
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