ML14229A073
| ML14229A073 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Aerotest |
| Issue date: | 06/13/2014 |
| From: | NRC/OGC |
| To: | Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel |
| SECY RAS | |
| References | |
| RAS 26037, ASLBP 14-931-01-LT-BD01, 50-228-LT | |
| Download: ML14229A073 (14) | |
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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Official Hearing Exhibit 15&
AEROTEST OPERATIONS, INC.
In the Matter of:
(Aerotest Radiography and Research Reactor) 6XEPLWWHG -XQH
ASLBP #: 14-931-01-LT-BD01 Docket #: 05000228 Exhibit #: NRC-003-00-BD01 Identified: 8/12/2014 Admitted: 8/12/2014 Withdrawn:
Rejected: Stricken: -XQH
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