ML101590546

LTR-10-0195 - Response to Request from REP Nita Lowey Regarding Shortfall of Decommissioning Funds for Indian Point Unit 2

ML101590546
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	06/03/2010
From:	Schmidt R Office of Congressional Affairs
To:	Lowey N US HR (House of Representatives)
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LTR-10-0195
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