"A New Taxonomy" refers to the Williamson-Merritt Taxonomy of Configuration Management for Nuclear Power Plants. The taxonomy has been designed for the management of configuration at new and advanced technology nuclear power plants through the joint efforts of Wayne Merritt  and Brad Williamson,  with design support and advice from J. Michael O'Connell.

The Williamson-Merritt Taxonomy was designed over a two year period for the specific purpose of managing the configuration of a nuclear power production facility from the first instance of design work through the end of operational life, and takes advantage of current technology and software to manage all promises and commitments made regarding the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and modification of the facility.

While discarding the limiting classifications and refining the distinctions of previously existing taxonomies, the design includes the capacity for controlled retro-fit into legacy plants, making it the most powerful taxonomy currently available in the nuclear power production world.

The Williamson-Merritt Taxonomy of Configuration Management for Nuclear Power Plants has been presented and debated in such prestigious institutions as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the American Nuclear Society (ANS). It is currently being used by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) as a foundation for development of a schema and toolkit for management of the Virtual Nuclear Power Plant.

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