ML19275J920

COL Docs - Draft LAR for Pcs Wetted Perimeter Test Modification for Vogtle 3 and 4

ML19275J920
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Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	10/02/2019
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Vogtle PEmails From: Patel, Chandu Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 5:06 PM To: Vogtle PEmails Cc: Rankin, Jennivine

Subject:

Draft LAR for PCS Wetted Perimeter Test Modification for Vogtle 3 and 4 Attachments: SNC LAR for PCS Wetted Perimeter Test Modification DRAFT.pdf Draft LAR for Vogtle 3 and 4 Chandu Patel, Senior Project Manager U.S. NRC, Office of New Reactors NRC/NRO/DNRL/LB4, Washington, DC 20555-0001 301.415.3025 MS T6C20M 1

Hearing Identifier: Vogtle_COL_Docs_Public Email Number: 484 Mail Envelope Properties (SN6PR09MB323213E1EE1B4B4D64B674EE829C0)

Subject:

Draft LAR for PCS Wetted Perimeter Test Modification for Vogtle 3 and 4 Sent Date: 10/2/2019 5:05:56 PM Received Date: 10/2/2019 5:06:00 PM From: Patel, Chandu Created By: Chandu.Patel@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Rankin, Jennivine" <Jennivine.Rankin@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Vogtle PEmails" <Vogtle.PEmails@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None Post Office: SN6PR09MB3232.namprd09.prod.outlook.com Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 198 10/2/2019 5:06:00 PM SNC LAR for PCS Wetted Perimeter Test Modification DRAFT.pdf 910804 Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date:

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