Morning Report for December 17, 2003

Headquarters Daily Report

• REGION III

REGION III

American Electric Power Names Michael G. Morris President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Elect

Licensee/Facility: INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO. D.C. Cook 1, D.C. Cook 2 BUCHANAN, Michigan Dockets: 05000315, 05000316 [1] W-4-LP, [2] W-4-LP License No:

Notification: MR Number: 3-2003-0037 Date: 12/17/2003 Corporate Communication

Discussion:

On December 17, 2003, American Electric Power (AEP) Corporate Communications announced that effective January 1, 2004, Michael G. Morris will succeed E.Linn Draper Jr. as president and chief executive officer. Mr.Morris will also succeed Mr.Draper as AEP chairman upon Mr. Draper's retirement from that position on or before April27, 2004.

Mr. Morris will join AEP from Northeast Utilities System, where he has been chairman, president and chief executive officer since 1997.

Accession Numbers:

Accession No	Accession Date
ML033510245	12/17/2003

Contacts:

Name	Office Abbrev	Phone No	E-Mail
DUNCAN, E R	EIC3	(630) 829-9628	ERD@nrc.gov