ML21048A344
ML21048A344 | |
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Site: | EA-20006, EA-20007 |
Issue date: | 02/15/2021 |
From: | NRC |
To: | NRC/OE |
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ASLBP 21-969-01-EA-BD01, 20-006-EA, 20-007-EA | |
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From:
JSheaIA-Hearing Resource Sent:
Monday, February 15, 2021 7:39 PM To:
JSheaIA-HearingNPEm Resource
Subject:
Updated TVA discrimination communication plan - OUO attachment Attachments:
ML21039A603_Redacted.pdf From: JSheaIA-Hearing Resource Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 2:16 AM To: JSheaIA-HearingNPEm Resource <JSheaIA-HearingNPEm.Resource@nrc.gov>
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Updated TVA discrimination communication plan - OUO attachment Sent Date:
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Did the individuals file a claim with the Department of Labor (DOL)?
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Did the NRC evaluate whether TVAs actions related to these discrimination cases violate the 2009 and/or 2017 Confirmatory Orders issued to TVA?
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