ML20126E360

Submits Addl Info Re Proposed Change 27.Discusses Safety of Auxiliary Neutron Sources

ML20126E360
Person / Time
Site:	Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png
Issue date:	02/09/1971
From:	Walke G CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:	Morris P, Skovholt D US ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (AEC)
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NUDOCS 8101230166
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