Morning Report for January 8, 1999

                       Headquarters Daily Report

                         JANUARY 08, 1999

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PRIORITY ATTENTION REQUIRED  MORNING REPORT - REGION III  JANUARY  8, 1999

Licensee/Facility:                     Notification:

Illinois Power Co.                     MR Number: 3-99-0001
Clinton 1                              Date: 01/08/99
Clinton,Illinois                       Licensee Press Release
Dockets: 50-461
BWR/GE-6

Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT OF J.P. MCELWAIN AS NEW CHIEF NUCLEAR OFFICER

Discussion:

Illinois Power Chairman Charles E. Bayless named John P. McElwain as
Chief Nuclear Officer for Illinois Power. Mr. McElwain succeeded Mr.
Walter G. MacFarland as the leader of the management team contracted from
PECO Nuclear. Mr. McElwain assumed the duties as Chief Nuclear Officer
effective January 5, 1999.

Regional Action:

None, information only.

Contact:  T. Kozak                   (630)829-9866
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