ML20148R348
| ML20148R348 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Maine Yankee |
| Issue date: | 12/01/1980 |
| From: | Mitchell G SENATE, ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS |
| To: | Ahearne J NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
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| NUDOCS 8101300206 | |
| Download: ML20148R348 (3) | |
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John F. Ahearne, Chairman Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1717 H Street, N.W.
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Dear Chairman Ahearne:
I am writing concerning Maine Yankee's application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a nuclear waste storage permit on site in Wiscasset.
A number of constituents have written to me expressing concern with Maine Yankee's proposal.
I am enclosing a copy of one letter I have received which represents these concerns.
I would appreciate your supplying me with full briefing material:L on rhis situation including thehterials cited in my_c_onstituent's letter so that I'can most effectively address
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Thank you for your cooperation.
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