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Forwards Washington Post 840712 Article Entitled, NRC Engineer Resigns from Diablo Task Force. Info Requested on NRC Role in Safety Investigations
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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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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