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Forwards Util 790525 Telegram Re Delay in Issuance of Ol. Delay Will Cause Shortage of Electrical Energy
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Site:	Grand Gulf, Waterford
Issue date:	06/08/1979
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Hon. Carlton Kamerer .

Director ,

Office of Congressional Affairs Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555 Attention: Mr. Stephen Kent. ..

Dear Sir:

the Louisiana Power and Light CompanyI am enclosing a telegram concerning a delay in the construction.

under issuance of operating licenses for two nuclear plants ;

I shall appreciate your checking into this matter and providing the Louisiana Power and Light Company with a response.

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