ML20087E040

Intervenor Exhibit I-MOSBA-152,consisting of Transcript

ML20087E040
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Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	06/07/1995
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I don't see any reason why.

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Were you aware there was a problem on 25 the 23rd, May 23rd?

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Maybe after.

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Do you think that occurred more than 18 one time?

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I was aware of only that one time..

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And can you tell me how much fluid 22 came out?

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Half an ounce or something like'that.

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By whom did you hear about it?

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What did you say?

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Who did you hear it from?

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Do you recall a description of the 12 fluid whether it was clear or colored or 13-something?

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Does it refresh your recollection 19 whether this occurred during the time that'they i

20 were having problems with the air start valves?

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I don't recollect exactly what 22 time period was it.-

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Can you tell me who if anyone you 24 passed this information on to?

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Who passed the information to me?

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Was anyone else present when you'were 11 having the discussion?

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Yes.

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Prior _to testifying today is there 17 anyone else that you discussed this matter with?

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About the' fluid that came out of-that 20 line?

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I didn't discuss: it to anybody-22 specifically.

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Did'anybody ask you'about it between 24 that day and today?

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