ML20052A938

Requests Addl Info Re Application to Amend License SNM-1154, Authorizing Use of Source Containing 26 G Pu-238 for Use in Tide Area Cage.Encl Open Top of Gate Requires Clarification. W/O Encl

ML20052A938
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Site:	07001216
Issue date:	03/13/1975
From:	Dragonette K NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
To:	NAVY, DEPT. OF
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extending-the' expiration.date 'until* May.Y31;;.;1975 as requested.isiVM:R@q@7 C '40 fD

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