ML20202B349

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Partially Withheld Inquiry Rept Q4-82-005 Re Improper Weld Practice Allegations on 820609-10.Informs of Possibly Unqualified Welders & Use of Substandard Incompatible Weld Rods
ML20202B349
Person / Time
Site: Comanche Peak  Luminant icon.png
Issue date: 08/02/1982
From: Driskill D
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:
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ML18052B537 List: ... further results
References
FOIA-85-59 Q4-82-0005-01, Q4-82-5-1, NUDOCS 8607100280
Download: ML20202B349 (2)


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It is requested these allegations be evaluated by the technical staff to determine whether inspection effort is warranted.

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