ML19290C831
| ML19290C831 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Ginna  |
| Issue date: | 12/17/1979 |
| From: | Cochran T National Resources Defense Council |
| To: | Ahearne J NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8002130577 | |
| Download: ML19290C831 (2) | |
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missioner Ahearne: m uc- ;.eer 5N$e7.5bour.jr. Please keep me advised in a timely manner of any J cteu:x2.- ~ develon=ents ~ related to use of mixed oxide fuel in $'.$1*mi, LWRs ('.c., see enclosu: e). e
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