L-2023-159, Part 3 Exemption Request Regarding Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks and Security Event Notifications Final Rule

Part 3 Exemption Request Regarding Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks and Security Event Notifications Final Rule

ML23320A265
Person / Time
Site:	Point Beach   (DPR-024, DPR-027)
Issue date:	11/16/2023
From:	Strand D Point Beach
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk
References
L-2023-159
Download: ML23320A265 (1)

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