NEI Configuration Control Benchmarking – Sequoyah Presented By: Dean Baker, Configuration Manager AEP - D.C. Cook Plant 8th Configuration Management Benchmarking Conference October 29 – 31, 2001 Raleigh, NC

Sequoyah Plant Best Practices Excellence in Performance Program Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Excellence in Performance – Best Practice A computer based self-assessment tool Questions on Key processes are included in a data bank of questions Workers weekly take 5 to 10 minute self evaluation tests on different topics Testing is anonymous Results of testing used to identify weaknesses in area

Technical Review Committee – Best Practice Provides for identification, authorization and prioritization of plant modifications: Anyone can identify a proposed mod All proposed mods receive same review Once approved, all groups work to established priority No pet modifications

Technical Review Committee - Best Practice (contd.) Top to bottom support of process Identified activities are implemented (no abandoned engineering)