ML20148B407

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Recommends Closing Facility in Light of Util Application to Increase Spent Fuel Storage Capacity.Facility Is Not Needed & Wastes 650,000 Barrels of Oil Per Yr.Facility Was Closed for Repairs for Eight Months in 1979
ML20148B407
Person / Time
Site: Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png
Issue date: 12/10/1979
From: Drake G
AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
To: Ahearne J
NRC COMMISSION (OCM)
Shared Package
ML20148B410 List:
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NUDOCS 8001220215
Download: ML20148B407 (2)


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