ML20132E793
| ML20132E793 | |
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| Site: | Diablo Canyon, 05000000 |
| Issue date: | 07/12/1984 |
| From: | Barnes M HOUSE OF REP. |
| To: | Palladino N NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
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| FOIA-85-564 NUDOCS 8510010172 | |
| Download: ML20132E793 (2) | |
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Nunzio J. Palladino Chairman Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1717 H Street, N.W.
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Dear Mr. Palladino:
e Please find enclosed a copy of the Washington Post article of July 12, 1984.
I have received several inquiries from my constituents regarding Diablo Canyon and the NRC's role in the safety investigations.
Any information you could provide me with which would aid me in my reply to this matter would be much appreciated.
Your promptness in replying would also be appreciated as I understand that the final hearing by the NRC on Diablo Canyon is scheduled for July 26, 1984 Sincerely,
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