ML14229A073

Official Exhibit - NRC-003-00-BD01 - Testimony

ML14229A073
Person / Time
Site:	Aerotest
Issue date:	06/13/2014
From:	NRC/OGC
To:	Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
SECY RAS
References
RAS 26037, ASLBP 14-931-01-LT-BD01, 50-228-LT
Download: ML14229A073 (14)

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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Official Hearing Exhibit 15&

AEROTEST OPERATIONS, INC.

In the Matter of:

(Aerotest Radiography and Research Reactor) 6XEPLWWHG-XQH

ASLBP #: 14-931-01-LT-BD01 Docket #: 05000228 Exhibit #: NRC-003-00-BD01 Identified: 8/12/2014 Admitted: 8/12/2014 Withdrawn:

Rejected: Stricken: -XQH

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