ML20204C240

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Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Items Noted in .Disagrees W/Util Position That Item B of Violation Invalid.Welding & Cutting Activities Considered Hazardous.Fire Reviews Not Performed
ML20204C240
Person / Time
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Issue date: 03/19/1987
From: Kirsch D
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
To: Sorensen G
WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
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letter dated' December. 29, 1986._ We disagree'with_your position that'iten b of' 1 this violation-is'not_ valid. Welding and cutting. activities are considered to

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