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Forwards Util 790525 Telegram Re Delay in Issuance of Ol. Delay Will Cause Shortage of Electrical Energy
ML20064J776
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Site: Grand Gulf, Waterford  Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 06/08/1979
From: Long R
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To: Kammerer C
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Hon. Carlton Kamerer Director Office of Congressional Affairs Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.

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20555 Attention:

Mr. Stephen Kent.

Dear Sir:

the Louisiana Power and Light CompanyI am enclosing a telegram in the issuance of operating licenses for two nuclear plants concerning a delay under construction.

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

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