05000293/LER-1980-094-04, /04T-0:on 801229,lab Rept Indicated Excessive Concentration of I-131 in Milk Sample Collected on 801120. Caused by Chinese Weapons Test.Consumption of Milk Poses No Threat to Health of Public

/04T-0:on 801229,lab Rept Indicated Excessive Concentration of I-131 in Milk Sample Collected on 801120. Caused by Chinese Weapons Test.Consumption of Milk Poses No Threat to Health of Public

ML19340F046
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	01/13/1981
From:	Mcloughlin M BOSTON EDISON CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19340F024	List: 05000293/LER-1980-094, Forwards LER 80-094/04T-0 05000293/LER-1980-094-04, /04T-0:on 801229,lab Rept Indicated Excessive Concentration of I-131 in Milk Sample Collected on 801120. Caused by Chinese Weapons Test.Consumption of Milk Poses No Threat to Health of Public
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LER-80-094-04T, LER-80-94-4T, NUDOCS 8101160573
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LER-1980-094, /04T-0:on 801229,lab Rept Indicated Excessive Concentration of I-131 in Milk Sample Collected on 801120. Caused by Chinese Weapons Test.Consumption of Milk Poses No Threat to Health of Public

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