PNO-IV-85-024, on 850530,util Reported That Agreement Reached on Cash Settlement of Lawsuit Against Halliburton,Co,Parent Company of Brown & Root,Inc.City of Austin,One of Four Principal Owners,Still Considering Agreement

PNO-IV-85-024:on 850530,util Reported That Agreement Reached on Cash Settlement of Lawsuit Against Halliburton,Co,Parent Company of Brown & Root,Inc.City of Austin,One of Four Principal Owners,Still Considering Agreement

ML20128P403
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	05/30/1985
From:	Crossman W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
To:
References
PNO-IV-85-024, PNO-IV-85-24, NUDOCS 8506030526
Download: ML20128P403 (1)

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