L-2023-159, Part 3 Exemption Request Regarding Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks and Security Event Notifications Final Rule
| ML23320A265 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Point Beach  |
| 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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