NL-21-0385, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-554, Revise Reactor Coolant Leakage Requirements

Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-554, Revise Reactor Coolant Leakage Requirements

ML21273A072
Person / Time
Site:	Hatch, Vogtle, Farley
Issue date:	09/29/2021
From:	Gayheart C Southern Nuclear Operating Co
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
NL-21-0385
Download: ML21273A072 (59)

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