ML19320B758

Ack Receipt of Encl 800407 Ltr to President Carter Re Employment Opportunities Offered by Offshore Floating Nuclear Plant Project.Decisions on Commercial Projects Are Made by Private Sector,W/Nrc Approval

ML19320B758
Person / Time
Site:	Atlantic Nuclear Power Plant
Issue date:	05/16/1980
From:	Watson J PRESIDENT OF U.S. & EXECUTIVE OFFICES
To:	Charles Brown AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
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