ML18107A579

COL Docs - Draft LAR-18-015 for Pre-submittal Meeting on 4/19

ML18107A579
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Issue date:	04/17/2018
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Vogtle PEmails From: Hoellman, Jordan Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 9:27 AM To: Vogtle PEmails

Subject:

Draft LAR-18-015 for Pre-submittal meeting on 4/19 Attachments: Draft LAR-18-015 for PSM.pdf Please find the attached draft License Amendment Request (LAR) for this Thursdays public meeting (4/19/2018) regarding draft LAR-18-015 Fire Protection System Non-Safety Cable Spray Removal.

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Hearing Identifier: Vogtle_COL_Docs_Public Email Number: 255 Mail Envelope Properties (SN6PR09MB2608C2676CC638D6090D6CF1D5B70)

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Draft LAR-18-015 for Pre-submittal meeting on 4/19 Sent Date: 4/17/2018 9:27:10 AM Received Date: 4/17/2018 9:27:21 AM From: Hoellman, Jordan Created By: Jordan.Hoellman2@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Vogtle PEmails" <Vogtle.PEmails@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None Post Office: SN6PR09MB2608.namprd09.prod.outlook.com Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 210 4/17/2018 9:27:21 AM Draft LAR-18-015 for PSM.pdf 986297 Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date:

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