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i Nr. John T. Comuey kocutive Director Joint Ceemnittee en Atentic Energy Congress of the Dmited States Boar Mr. Conway I ami emclestag for the information of the Joint Ceummittee a copy of the latest report by the U. 5. Geolagical Survey on the Bodega Road site proposed by Pacific Cas and Electrie Company for a meolear power plant together with Seerstary
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Udall's letter of transmittal, dated Jemmary 16, 1964.
The Secretary's letter and report will be released to the press and to the publie at 1:00 P.M., Monday, January 20.
Sincerely yours, (Signed) H. L. Price H. L. Price Director of Regulation Enclosures 1.
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