ML18086B693

Forwards Constituent C Gausewitz Re Plant Licensing Delays.Response Requested

ML18086B693
Person / Time
Site:	Crane, Diablo Canyon
Issue date:	03/16/1981
From:	Metzenbaum H SENATE
To:	NRC OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS (OCA)
References
NUDOCS 8105120251
Download: ML18086B693 (2)

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~Cnife(.\\..$fafcs,$enaie March 16, 1981 Respectfully referred to1 Congressional Liaison Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C.

Because of the desire of this office to be

-_esponsi ve to all inquiries and communications.

your consideration of the attached is requested.

Your findings and views, duplicate form, along with return of enclosure, will be appreciated by U S S I

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