ML21006A098

Issuance of Amendment Nos. 421, 423, and 422 Revision of Licensing Basis for High Energy Line Breaks Outside of Containment (EPID L-2019-LLA-0184) (Public Version)

ML21006A098
Person / Time
Site:	Oconee
Issue date:	03/15/2021
From:	Markley M, Shawn Williams Plant Licensing Branch II
To:	Burchfield J Duke Energy Carolinas
Williams S
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EPID L-2019-LLA-0184
Download: ML21006A098 (110)

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