Nuclear Regulatory Commission Extends Comment Period on Petition to Amend Radioactive Material Regulations

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has extended the comment period on a petition filed by International Energy Consultants, Inc. to eliminate special requirements for plutonium in packaging and transportation of radioactive material, from May 5, 1998 to July 31, 1998.

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