ML20136A946

Ack Receipt of Requesting Comments Re Revised Subcommittee Rept on TMI-2 Followup Health Effects Research. Forwards Specific Editorial Changes.W/O Encl

ML20136A946
Person / Time
Site:	Three Mile Island
Issue date:	05/24/1979
From:	Goller K NRC OFFICE OF STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
To:	Upton A HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, DEPT. OF
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NUDOCS 7907190311
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