IR 05000274/1987001
ML20147E285 | |
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Site: | U.S. Geological Survey |
Issue date: | 01/13/1988 |
From: | Yandell L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
To: | Millard H INTERIOR, DEPT. OF, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY |
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Inspection Report - U.S. Geological Survey - 1987001 | |
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U.S. Department of Interior Geological Survey ATTN: Dr. Hugh T. Millard, J Reactor Administrator P.O. Box 25046 - Mail Stop 424 Denver Federal Center Denver, Colorado 80225 Gentlemen:
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Lawrence A. Yandell, Chief Radiological Protection and Safeguards Branch CC:
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