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| _1 The Draft Supplement's discussion of the Skagit site, which is the proposed location of a two unit nuclear power plant sponsored by Puget Sound Power and Light Company, is not sufficient to demonstrate that it is the equal of these other two sites and, in fact, is less then candid about the geologic and seismic conditions in the vicinity. | | _1 The Draft Supplement's discussion of the Skagit site, which is the proposed location of a two unit nuclear power plant sponsored by Puget Sound Power and Light Company, is not sufficient to demonstrate that it is the equal of these other two sites and, in fact, is less then candid about the geologic and seismic conditions in the vicinity. |
| The DS should have provided some discussion of the extended contro-versy over seismic conditions at the Skagit site and should have indicated when the NRC expects the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to have resolved the outstanding issues. | | The DS should have provided some discussion of the extended contro-versy over seismic conditions at the Skagit site and should have indicated when the NRC expects the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to have resolved the outstanding issues. |
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| A- Based upon this review we have rated this Draft Supplement LO-1, | | A- Based upon this review we have rated this Draft Supplement LO-1, (L0 - Lack of Objections to the proposed action,1 generally adequate information). This rating will be published in the Federal Register in accordance with our responsibility ts inform the public of our views on proposed Federal actions pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Air Act, as amended. |
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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20080S6061983-10-11011 October 1983 Requests Info Re NRC Costs for Withdrawing CP Application, Per .Extension of Due Date for Payment of 830913 Invoice Requested ML20054B9031982-04-12012 April 1982 Forwards State of or Energy Facility Siting Council 820409 Order Dismissing Application for Site Certificate & Public Util Commission 820408 Order Directing Util to Write Off Financial Investment in Plant ML20052A3451982-04-0808 April 1982 Requests to Make Limited Appearance Statement at 820420 Hearings ML20040G6361982-02-0909 February 1982 Advies That Applicants' 810129 Request for Clarification of ASLB 811023 Order & Statement of Position Being Reserved Due to Problem W/Earlier Svc ML20040E6161982-01-29029 January 1982 Forwards Amend to Application for CP & Amend 13 to PSAR ML20008G0801981-05-0404 May 1981 Requests That Submittal of Argument on Class 9 Be Timed 1- Wk Following ASLB Resolution of 810428 Order Requiring Investigation of Issues Described in Nucleonics Week ML20004F3611981-05-0101 May 1981 Forwards Stipulation on Contentions & Scheduling Mentioned in B Bordenick 810408 Ltr.Related Correspondence ML19350D2161981-04-0606 April 1981 Opposes Admission of Marbet Proposed Contention AS-5.No Genuine Issue Raised Requiring Resolution.Resolution of Contention Irrelevant Even If Established by Evidence. Contention Must Be Stricken as Matter of Law ML20003B6821981-02-19019 February 1981 Requests That Corporate Contact Be Changed from Wj Lindblad to Bd Withers,Vice President-Nuclear ML19341A6461981-01-21021 January 1981 Advises That Util Is Unable to Firmly Identify New Applications & Requests for Review Planned by 831231,in Response to NRC 801205 Request.Consideration of Collateral Siting Effort W/States of Wa & or Is Under Review ML19345C2711980-10-29029 October 1980 Requests Info Re Facilities W/Active CPs Pending,License Definitions & Requirements for Floating Nuclear Plants ML19338G4491980-10-22022 October 1980 Forwards Proposed Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law in Form of Partial Initial Decision Re Environ & Site Suitability.Table of Contents Encl ML19344B5871980-10-15015 October 1980 Forwards 801015 Motion Requesting Extension Until 801022 for Filing of Applicant Proposed Findings of Fact ML19338F7951980-09-30030 September 1980 Expresses Desire to Proceed W/Const Licensing of Facility. NRC Has Not Committed Resources to Complete Application Re Environ & Site Suitability Issues.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19351D6041980-09-10010 September 1980 Comments on Proposed Rules 10CFR50 & 51 Re Statement of Interim Policy on Nuclear Power Plant Accident Considerations Under Nepa.Supports Commission Approach as Interim Guidance ML19354C3301980-07-25025 July 1980 Forwards Evacuation Time Estimates for Gilliam & Morrow Counties,Or & Klickitat County,Wa in Response to 800702 Request.Advises That NRC Responded to 791226 Request on 800404.Study Found No Unusual Evacuation Problem ML19318C9141980-05-28028 May 1980 FOIA Request from Atty General,State of Il for Documents Re NRC Decision to Issue Suppl to Final EIS for Facility ML19323C0391980-05-0505 May 1980 Requests Addl Info for Fes Re Preferred Transmission Option & Route to Load Ctrs & Load Ctrs Which Will Receive Planned Generation ML19323G1951980-04-25025 April 1980 Requests Opportunity to Provide Response to Two Orders Issued by ASLB in Proceeding within 30 Days ML19309F4911980-04-22022 April 1980 Informs That NRC Project Notice Was Assigned File Title & Number Final Suppl to Final Pebble Springs EIS, & Number 8004 4 960.Thirty-day Review Began 800422 ML19323E6521980-04-14014 April 1980 Concurs W/Nrc 800310 Ltr That All Issues Are Moot Except Site Suitability ML19309E0741980-04-0404 April 1980 Responds to NRC 791226 Request for Info Re Evacuation Time Estimates Around Future Plants.Forwards Summary Rept, Evacuation Time Estimates for Gilliam & Morrow Counties, or & Klickitat County,Wa. ML19330A9551980-04-0404 April 1980 Forwards Evacuation Time Estimates for Gilliam & Morrow Counties,Or & Klickitat County,Wa Per 791226 Request. Preliminary Study Revealed No Unusual Evacuation Problems ML19344D6401980-03-26026 March 1980 Forwards State of or Energy Facility Siting Council 800314 Order Suspending Further Proceedings in Site Certificate Application Until 810701.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19294C2701980-02-28028 February 1980 Requests Opportunity to Discuss Priority of NRC CP Activities in post-TMI Period.Utils Are Concerned About Availability of NRC Resources in Coming Yr to Deal W/Related Hearings.Nrc Resources Can Be Optimized ML19296D4311980-02-25025 February 1980 Notifies That Util Has No Comments on Usda Ltrs to NRC Re Alternative Plant Sites.Agrees W/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation & or Dept of Land Conservation & Development Comments to Nrc.Response to Doi 800118 Ltr Encl ML20126K8351980-02-15015 February 1980 Informs That Project Will Not Be Completed to Meet Late 1980 Energy Requirements But Will Be Rescheduled to Meet 1990 Requirements.Util Intends to Continue State & Federal Licensing Activities.W/Rept & Certificate of Svc ML19260E2261980-01-30030 January 1980 Notifies That Review of NRC Draft Suppl Fes Is Complete.Epa Does Not Object to Proposed Action & Finds Info Generally Adequate.Draft Suppl Rated LO-1 ML19260C9061980-01-30030 January 1980 Discusses Completed Review of NRC Draft Suppl to Fes on Proposed Facility.Treatment of Alternative Sites Sufficient to Demonstrate Acceptability of Both Hanford Reservation & Pebble Springs.Draft Suppl Rated LO-1 ML19257D5481980-01-28028 January 1980 Forwards Comments on NUREG-75/025,Suppl 1, Draft Suppl to Fes Re Const of Facility, Nov 1979 ML19211D2771980-01-14014 January 1980 Responds to NRC 791121 Ltr Requesting Comments Re Fes,Draft Suppl 1.No Comments on NRC Review of Alternative Sites ML19257B2571980-01-0808 January 1980 Forwards Dept of Land Conservation & Development Comments on Draft Suppl to Des.Comments Should Be Addressed in Preparation of Fes.Site Development Would Require Consistency W/Or Coastal Mgt Program ML19256G1711979-12-21021 December 1979 Submits No Comments Following Review of Draft Suppl to Fes ML19253C9031979-12-0606 December 1979 Ack Receipt of Draft Suppl 1 to Final Eis.Regrets That Review & Comments on EIS Cannot Be Made in Timely Manner Pursuant to Natl Environ Policy Act of 1969 ML19210E6501979-11-30030 November 1979 Offers No Comments on Draft EIS ML20125B5551979-11-21021 November 1979 Forwards Draft Suppl 1 to Fes.Requests Comment ML19254E2031979-10-12012 October 1979 Responds to 790914 Request for List of Endangered & Threatened Species in Area of Proposed Facility.No Listed Species in Area.Forwards List of Species Which May Be Included in List in Foreseeable Future ML19211C5991979-10-12012 October 1979 Responds to NRC 790914 Request for List of Endangered Species within Area of Proposed Facility.No Listed or Proposed Threatened or Endangered Species within Area of Facility.List of Candidates Encl ML19249F0031979-09-21021 September 1979 Forwards Revised Computer Program CONCEPT-5 Capital Cost Estimates for Alternative base-load Generation Systems ML19256E4041979-09-20020 September 1979 Forwards Motion for Order Fixing Time & Place of Prehearing Conference.Also Forwards Judge Bergen Proposed Findings of Fact,Opinion,Conclusions & Order ML19242A8361979-06-15015 June 1979 Supports Philippine Movement for Environ Protection 790419 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing.Proposed Nuclear Exports Present Serious Risks to Health,Safety & well-being of Public ML19248C7641979-04-27027 April 1979 Discusses Proposal to Reschedule & Improve Flexibility of DOE Enrichment Svc for Facility.Proposes Conversion from Current long-term Fixed Commitment Contract to New Adjustable Fixed Commitment Contract ML19224C9841979-04-12012 April 1979 Forwards Preconstruction Ecological Studies for Site, Suppl to May 1978 Final Rept ML19308A3551979-04-12012 April 1979 Forwards Seismic Network Annual Rept, Nov 1977-Oct 1978 ML19289C8351978-12-28028 December 1978 Responds to Memo Concerning Schedules.Believes Schedule for Decision Described in 780914 Ltr Is Still Appropriate.W/Encl 780914 Ltr from or Dept of Justice ML20204D2751978-11-20020 November 1978 Forwards Request for Design Change Which Replaces List Transmitted in .Rev & Corrections Are Noted Re Seismic Piping Restraints & Snubbers ML20204B9841978-10-27027 October 1978 Defers Filing Date for Testimony Re Liquid Radwaste Sys to 781103.Argonne National Lab Review Is Delayed.Will Inform Bd & Parties When New Filing Date Is Confirmed ML20150B2541978-10-11011 October 1978 Advises That Applicant Direct Financial Qualification Testimony Introduced Into Evidence.Applicant Will Provide Revised Section 11.2 of PSAR at Resumed Hearings.Addl Testimony Possible ML20148A4541978-10-0202 October 1978 Responds to 780922 Request Re Info on Status of Facility Proceeding.Hearings Should Be Concluded by End of Nov ML20147C1061978-09-29029 September 1978 Informs Bd of NRC Agenda for Filing Testimony on Open Items in the Matter of Pgec'S Subj Facils 1983-10-11
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MONTHYEARML20080S6061983-10-11011 October 1983 Requests Info Re NRC Costs for Withdrawing CP Application, Per .Extension of Due Date for Payment of 830913 Invoice Requested ML20054B9031982-04-12012 April 1982 Forwards State of or Energy Facility Siting Council 820409 Order Dismissing Application for Site Certificate & Public Util Commission 820408 Order Directing Util to Write Off Financial Investment in Plant ML20052A3451982-04-0808 April 1982 Requests to Make Limited Appearance Statement at 820420 Hearings ML20040G6361982-02-0909 February 1982 Advies That Applicants' 810129 Request for Clarification of ASLB 811023 Order & Statement of Position Being Reserved Due to Problem W/Earlier Svc ML20040E6161982-01-29029 January 1982 Forwards Amend to Application for CP & Amend 13 to PSAR ML20008G0801981-05-0404 May 1981 Requests That Submittal of Argument on Class 9 Be Timed 1- Wk Following ASLB Resolution of 810428 Order Requiring Investigation of Issues Described in Nucleonics Week ML20004F3611981-05-0101 May 1981 Forwards Stipulation on Contentions & Scheduling Mentioned in B Bordenick 810408 Ltr.Related Correspondence ML19350D2161981-04-0606 April 1981 Opposes Admission of Marbet Proposed Contention AS-5.No Genuine Issue Raised Requiring Resolution.Resolution of Contention Irrelevant Even If Established by Evidence. Contention Must Be Stricken as Matter of Law ML20003B6821981-02-19019 February 1981 Requests That Corporate Contact Be Changed from Wj Lindblad to Bd Withers,Vice President-Nuclear ML19341A6461981-01-21021 January 1981 Advises That Util Is Unable to Firmly Identify New Applications & Requests for Review Planned by 831231,in Response to NRC 801205 Request.Consideration of Collateral Siting Effort W/States of Wa & or Is Under Review ML19345C2711980-10-29029 October 1980 Requests Info Re Facilities W/Active CPs Pending,License Definitions & Requirements for Floating Nuclear Plants ML19338G4491980-10-22022 October 1980 Forwards Proposed Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law in Form of Partial Initial Decision Re Environ & Site Suitability.Table of Contents Encl ML19344B5871980-10-15015 October 1980 Forwards 801015 Motion Requesting Extension Until 801022 for Filing of Applicant Proposed Findings of Fact ML19338F7951980-09-30030 September 1980 Expresses Desire to Proceed W/Const Licensing of Facility. NRC Has Not Committed Resources to Complete Application Re Environ & Site Suitability Issues.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19351D6041980-09-10010 September 1980 Comments on Proposed Rules 10CFR50 & 51 Re Statement of Interim Policy on Nuclear Power Plant Accident Considerations Under Nepa.Supports Commission Approach as Interim Guidance ML19354C3301980-07-25025 July 1980 Forwards Evacuation Time Estimates for Gilliam & Morrow Counties,Or & Klickitat County,Wa in Response to 800702 Request.Advises That NRC Responded to 791226 Request on 800404.Study Found No Unusual Evacuation Problem ML19318C9141980-05-28028 May 1980 FOIA Request from Atty General,State of Il for Documents Re NRC Decision to Issue Suppl to Final EIS for Facility ML19323C0391980-05-0505 May 1980 Requests Addl Info for Fes Re Preferred Transmission Option & Route to Load Ctrs & Load Ctrs Which Will Receive Planned Generation ML19323G1951980-04-25025 April 1980 Requests Opportunity to Provide Response to Two Orders Issued by ASLB in Proceeding within 30 Days ML19309F4911980-04-22022 April 1980 Informs That NRC Project Notice Was Assigned File Title & Number Final Suppl to Final Pebble Springs EIS, & Number 8004 4 960.Thirty-day Review Began 800422 ML19323E6521980-04-14014 April 1980 Concurs W/Nrc 800310 Ltr That All Issues Are Moot Except Site Suitability ML19309E0741980-04-0404 April 1980 Responds to NRC 791226 Request for Info Re Evacuation Time Estimates Around Future Plants.Forwards Summary Rept, Evacuation Time Estimates for Gilliam & Morrow Counties, or & Klickitat County,Wa. ML19330A9551980-04-0404 April 1980 Forwards Evacuation Time Estimates for Gilliam & Morrow Counties,Or & Klickitat County,Wa Per 791226 Request. Preliminary Study Revealed No Unusual Evacuation Problems ML19344D6401980-03-26026 March 1980 Forwards State of or Energy Facility Siting Council 800314 Order Suspending Further Proceedings in Site Certificate Application Until 810701.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19294C2701980-02-28028 February 1980 Requests Opportunity to Discuss Priority of NRC CP Activities in post-TMI Period.Utils Are Concerned About Availability of NRC Resources in Coming Yr to Deal W/Related Hearings.Nrc Resources Can Be Optimized ML19296D4311980-02-25025 February 1980 Notifies That Util Has No Comments on Usda Ltrs to NRC Re Alternative Plant Sites.Agrees W/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation & or Dept of Land Conservation & Development Comments to Nrc.Response to Doi 800118 Ltr Encl ML20126K8351980-02-15015 February 1980 Informs That Project Will Not Be Completed to Meet Late 1980 Energy Requirements But Will Be Rescheduled to Meet 1990 Requirements.Util Intends to Continue State & Federal Licensing Activities.W/Rept & Certificate of Svc ML19260C9061980-01-30030 January 1980 Discusses Completed Review of NRC Draft Suppl to Fes on Proposed Facility.Treatment of Alternative Sites Sufficient to Demonstrate Acceptability of Both Hanford Reservation & Pebble Springs.Draft Suppl Rated LO-1 ML19260E2261980-01-30030 January 1980 Notifies That Review of NRC Draft Suppl Fes Is Complete.Epa Does Not Object to Proposed Action & Finds Info Generally Adequate.Draft Suppl Rated LO-1 ML19257D5481980-01-28028 January 1980 Forwards Comments on NUREG-75/025,Suppl 1, Draft Suppl to Fes Re Const of Facility, Nov 1979 ML19211D2771980-01-14014 January 1980 Responds to NRC 791121 Ltr Requesting Comments Re Fes,Draft Suppl 1.No Comments on NRC Review of Alternative Sites ML19257B2571980-01-0808 January 1980 Forwards Dept of Land Conservation & Development Comments on Draft Suppl to Des.Comments Should Be Addressed in Preparation of Fes.Site Development Would Require Consistency W/Or Coastal Mgt Program ML19256G1711979-12-21021 December 1979 Submits No Comments Following Review of Draft Suppl to Fes ML19253C9031979-12-0606 December 1979 Ack Receipt of Draft Suppl 1 to Final Eis.Regrets That Review & Comments on EIS Cannot Be Made in Timely Manner Pursuant to Natl Environ Policy Act of 1969 ML19210E6501979-11-30030 November 1979 Offers No Comments on Draft EIS ML19211C5991979-10-12012 October 1979 Responds to NRC 790914 Request for List of Endangered Species within Area of Proposed Facility.No Listed or Proposed Threatened or Endangered Species within Area of Facility.List of Candidates Encl ML19254E2031979-10-12012 October 1979 Responds to 790914 Request for List of Endangered & Threatened Species in Area of Proposed Facility.No Listed Species in Area.Forwards List of Species Which May Be Included in List in Foreseeable Future ML19249F0031979-09-21021 September 1979 Forwards Revised Computer Program CONCEPT-5 Capital Cost Estimates for Alternative base-load Generation Systems ML19256E4041979-09-20020 September 1979 Forwards Motion for Order Fixing Time & Place of Prehearing Conference.Also Forwards Judge Bergen Proposed Findings of Fact,Opinion,Conclusions & Order ML19242A8361979-06-15015 June 1979 Supports Philippine Movement for Environ Protection 790419 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing.Proposed Nuclear Exports Present Serious Risks to Health,Safety & well-being of Public ML19248C7641979-04-27027 April 1979 Discusses Proposal to Reschedule & Improve Flexibility of DOE Enrichment Svc for Facility.Proposes Conversion from Current long-term Fixed Commitment Contract to New Adjustable Fixed Commitment Contract ML19308A3551979-04-12012 April 1979 Forwards Seismic Network Annual Rept, Nov 1977-Oct 1978 ML19224C9841979-04-12012 April 1979 Forwards Preconstruction Ecological Studies for Site, Suppl to May 1978 Final Rept ML19289C8351978-12-28028 December 1978 Responds to Memo Concerning Schedules.Believes Schedule for Decision Described in 780914 Ltr Is Still Appropriate.W/Encl 780914 Ltr from or Dept of Justice ML20204D2751978-11-20020 November 1978 Forwards Request for Design Change Which Replaces List Transmitted in .Rev & Corrections Are Noted Re Seismic Piping Restraints & Snubbers ML20150B2541978-10-11011 October 1978 Advises That Applicant Direct Financial Qualification Testimony Introduced Into Evidence.Applicant Will Provide Revised Section 11.2 of PSAR at Resumed Hearings.Addl Testimony Possible ML20148A4541978-10-0202 October 1978 Responds to 780922 Request Re Info on Status of Facility Proceeding.Hearings Should Be Concluded by End of Nov 1983-10-11
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MONTHYEARML19323C0391980-05-0505 May 1980 Requests Addl Info for Fes Re Preferred Transmission Option & Route to Load Ctrs & Load Ctrs Which Will Receive Planned Generation ML19344D6401980-03-26026 March 1980 Forwards State of or Energy Facility Siting Council 800314 Order Suspending Further Proceedings in Site Certificate Application Until 810701.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19260E2261980-01-30030 January 1980 Notifies That Review of NRC Draft Suppl Fes Is Complete.Epa Does Not Object to Proposed Action & Finds Info Generally Adequate.Draft Suppl Rated LO-1 ML19260C9061980-01-30030 January 1980 Discusses Completed Review of NRC Draft Suppl to Fes on Proposed Facility.Treatment of Alternative Sites Sufficient to Demonstrate Acceptability of Both Hanford Reservation & Pebble Springs.Draft Suppl Rated LO-1 ML19211D2771980-01-14014 January 1980 Responds to NRC 791121 Ltr Requesting Comments Re Fes,Draft Suppl 1.No Comments on NRC Review of Alternative Sites ML19256G1711979-12-21021 December 1979 Submits No Comments Following Review of Draft Suppl to Fes ML19253C9031979-12-0606 December 1979 Ack Receipt of Draft Suppl 1 to Final Eis.Regrets That Review & Comments on EIS Cannot Be Made in Timely Manner Pursuant to Natl Environ Policy Act of 1969 ML19210E6501979-11-30030 November 1979 Offers No Comments on Draft EIS ML19211C5991979-10-12012 October 1979 Responds to NRC 790914 Request for List of Endangered Species within Area of Proposed Facility.No Listed or Proposed Threatened or Endangered Species within Area of Facility.List of Candidates Encl ML19254E2031979-10-12012 October 1979 Responds to 790914 Request for List of Endangered & Threatened Species in Area of Proposed Facility.No Listed Species in Area.Forwards List of Species Which May Be Included in List in Foreseeable Future 1980-05-05
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a J A N 3 01980 Ronald L. Ballard, Chief Environmental Projects Branch 1 Division of Site Safety & Environmental Analysis United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555
Dear Mr. Ballard:
We have completed our review of your Agency's Draft Supplement (DS) to the Final Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Pebble Springs Nuclcar Power Plant.
As you know, the DS was only intended to address alternative sites for the proposed Nuclear Power Plant in that your Agency apparently concluded that the existing analysis of alternative sites was not sufficient to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and other applicable Federal statues. The Draft Supple-ment's discussion of the alternative sites considered is sufficient to demonstrate that the Hanford Reservation as well as the applicant's proposed Pebble Springs site would be acceptable locations for
. nuclear power plants.
_1 The Draft Supplement's discussion of the Skagit site, which is the proposed location of a two unit nuclear power plant sponsored by Puget Sound Power and Light Company, is not sufficient to demonstrate that it is the equal of these other two sites and, in fact, is less then candid about the geologic and seismic conditions in the vicinity.
The DS should have provided some discussion of the extended contro-versy over seismic conditions at the Skagit site and should have indicated when the NRC expects the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to have resolved the outstanding issues.
In future environmental impact statements on prop : sed nuclear power plants we believe that the treatment of the alternative sites question will need to be more detailed. In particular, in order to meet the
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-il.1 intent of the new Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR 1500) roughly equal treatment should be given to each major candidate site so that a thorough comparison of the environmental consequences
, at alternative sites can be presented in the EIS. The site comparison should go into enough depth so that the differences in such consequences can be clearly presented.
A- Based upon this review we have rated this Draft Supplement LO-1, (L0 - Lack of Objections to the proposed action,1 generally adequate information). This rating will be published in the Federal Register in accordance with our responsibility ts inform the public of our views on proposed Federal actions pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Air Act, as amended.
Sincerely,
- W %. h Rogc,r K. Mochnick, Acting Chief Environmental Evaluation Branch cc: Betty Jankus, OER 9
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