ET 09-0011, Additional Information Regarding Main Steam and Feedwater Isolation System (Msfis) Controls Modification

Additional Information Regarding Main Steam and Feedwater Isolation System (Msfis) Controls Modification

ML090750080
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	02/27/2009
From:	Garrett T Wolf Creek
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ET 09-0011
Download: ML090750080 (9)

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W0LF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORPORATION Terry J. Garrett Vice President Engineering February 27, 2009 ET 09-0011 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555

Reference:

1) Letter ET 07-0004, dated March 14, 2007, from T. J. Garrett, WCNOC, to USNRC

2) Letter WM 09-0001, dated January 16, 2009, from S. E.

Hedges, WCNOC, to USNRC

Subject:

Docket No. 50-482: Additional Information Regarding Main Steam and Feedwater Isolation System (MSFIS) Controls Modification Gentlemen:

Reference 1 provided a license amendment request (LAR) that proposed revisions to Technical Specification (TS) 3.3.2, "Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System (ESFAS)

Instrumentation," TS 3.7.2, "Main Steam Isolation Valves (MSIVs)," and TS 3.7.3, "Main Feedwater Isolation Valves (MFIVs)." Reference 1 proposed changes to these specifications based on a planned modification to replace the MSIVs and associated actuators, MFIVs and associated actuators, and replacement of the Main Steam and Feedwater Isolation System (MSFIS) controls.

During a teleconference between Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff and Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC) personnel on February 4, 2009, the NRC requested the WCNOC provide the results of humidity testing performed on the Advanced Logic System qualification rack and an ALS Management Plan. Enclosure I provides the CS Innovation Report 6002-00209, "NTS Humidity Test Report," Revision 0. The ALS Management Plan was not able to be completed to meet the required submittal date. However, as discussed during the teleconference, it was indicated that the submittal of this document was not required in order to complete the review of the MSFIS controls.

P.O. Box 411 / Burlington, KS 66839 / Phone: (620) 364-8831 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/HC/VET

ET 09-0011 Page 2 of 3 Enclosure XXIII of Reference 2 provided CS Innovations Report 6002-00004, "ALS EQ Plan."

This document has been revised based on the humidity testing recently completed and is provided in Enclosure II.

Enclosures I and II provide proprietary CS Innovations LLC documents. As Enclosures I and II contain information proprietary to CS Innovations LLC, it is supported by an affidavit signed by CS Innovations LLC, the owner of the information. The affidavit sets forth the basis on which the information may be withheld from public disclosure by the Commission and addresses with specificity the considerations listed in paragraph (b)(4) of 10 CFR 2.390 of the Commission's regulations. Accordingly, it is respectfully requested that the information, which is proprietary to CS Innovations, be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the Commission's regulations. The affidavit, along with a CS Innovations LLC authorization letter, 9100-00027, "Application for Withholding Proprietary Information from Public Disclosure," is contained in Enclosure III.

WCNOC is providing only proprietary versions of Enclosures I and II as a non-proprietary version would be of no value to the public due to the extent of the proprietary information.

The documentation provided in the Enclosures does not impact the conclusions of the No Significant Hazards Consideration provided in Reference 1. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.91, a copy of the submittal, excluding the proprietary reports, is being provided to the designated Kansas State official.

This letter contains no commitments. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at (620) 364-4084, or Mr. Richard D. Flannigan at (620) 364-4117.

Sincerely, Terry J. Garrett TJG/rlt Enclosure I CS Innovations Report 6002-00209, "NTS Humidity Test Report," Revision 0 II CS Innovations Report 6002-00004, "ALS EQ Plan," Revision 2 III CS Innovations Letter 9100-00027, "Application for Withholding Proprietary Information from Public Disclosure" cc: E. E. Collins (NRC), w/e T. A. Conley (KDHE), w/o V. G. Gaddy (NRC), w/e B. K. Singal (NRC), w/e Senior Resident Inspector (NRC), w/e

ET 09-0011 Page 3 of 3 STATE OF KANSAS )) s COUNTY OF COFFEY )

Terry J. Garrett, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath says that he is Vice President Engineering of Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation; that he has read the foregoing document and knows the contents thereof; that he has executed the same for and on behalf of said Corporation with full power and authority to do so; and that the facts therein stated are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.

Terry J arrett Vice President Engineering SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me this 2 7r day of Qebruor_ ,2009.

Notary EAublic GAYLE SHEPIHEARD1 0Notary Public - State of Kansasj My Appt. Expires "2(D ExpirationI / Dae Expiration Date

Enclosure III to ET 09-0011 CS Innovations Letter 9100-00027, "Application for Withholding Proprietary Information from Public Disclosure"

Ref: 9100-00027 CS INNOVATIONS LLC CS INNOVATIONS Direct phone: 480-612-2040 9150 E. DEL CAMINO, SUITE 110 Fax: 623-505-1055 SCOTTSDALE. AZ. 85258 e-mail: steen@cs-innovation.com U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Our ref: 9100-00027 February 27, 2009 APPLICATION'FOR WITHHOLDING PROPRIETARY INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

Subject:

(CS Innovations LLC Confidential and Proprietary) 6002-00004 - ALS EQ Plan, rev 2, dated February 20th 2009 6002-00209 - NTS Humidity Test Report, rev 0, dated February 23rd 2009 The proprietary information for which withholding is being requested in the above referenced report is further identified in Affidavit 9100-00026 signed by the owner of the proprietary information, CS Innovations LLC. The affidavit, which accompanies this letter, sets forth the basis on which the information may be withheld from public disclosure by the Commission and addresses with specificity the considerations listed in paragraph (b)(4) of 10 CFR Section 2.390 of the Commission's regulations.

Accordingly, this letter authorizes the utilization of the accompanying affidavit by the Wolf Creek Nucleair Operating Corporation.

Correspondence with respect to the proprietary aspects of the application for withholding or the CSI affidavit should reference this letter, 9100-00027, and should be addressed to Steen D. Sorensen, President & CEO, CS Innovations LLC, 9150 E. Del Camino, Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258.

Very truly yours, Steen D. Sorensen President & CEO

Ref: 9100-00026 AFFIDAVIT State of Arizona County of Maricopa Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Steen D. Sorensen, who, being by me duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is authorized to execute this Affidavit on behalf of CS Innovations LLC (CSI), and that the averments of fact set forth in this Affidavit are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief:

ý'te6 0.Sorns'Ih, President & CEO Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1 day of a 2009 "nri(v ca... V I

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Ref: 9100-00026 (1) I am President & CEO, CS Innovations LLC (CSI), and as such, I have been specifically delegated the function of reviewing the proprietary information sought to be withheld from public disclosure in connection with nuclear power plant licensing and rule making proceedings, and am authorized to apply for its withholding on behalf of CSI.

(2) I am making this Affidavit in conformance with the provisions of 10 CFR Section 2.390 of the Commission's regulations and in conjunction with the CSI "Application for Withholding" accompanying this Affidavit.

(3) 1 have personal knowledge of the criteria and procedures utilized by CSI in designating information as a trade secret, privileged or as confidential commercial or financial information.

(4) Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (b)(4) of Section 2.390 of the Commission's regulations, the following is furnished for consideration by the Commission in determining the information sought to be withheld from public disclosure should be withheld.

(i) The information sought to be withheld from public disclosure is owned and been held in confidence by CSI.

(ii) The information is of a type customarily held in confidence by CSI and not customarily disclosure to the public. CSI has a rational basis for determining the types of information customarily held in confidence by it and, in that connection, utilizes a system to determining when and whether to hold certain types of information in confidence. The application of that system and substance of that system constitutes CSI policy and provides the rational basis required.

Under that system, information is held in confidence if it falls in one or more of several types, the release of which might result in the loss of an existing or potential competitive advantage, as follows:

(a) The information reveals the distinguishing aspects of a process (or component structure, tool, method, etc.) where prevention of its use by any of CSI's competitors without license from CSI constitutes a competitive economic advantage over other companies.

(b) It consists of supporting data, including test data, relative to a process (or component, structure, tool, method, etc.) the application of which data secures a competitive economic advantage, e.g. by optimization or improved marketability. -

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Ref: 9100-00026 (c) Its use by a competitor would reduce his expenditure of resources or improve his competitive position in the design, manufacture, shipment, installation, assurance of quality, or licensing a similar product.

(d) It reveals costs or price information, production capacitiesý budget levels, or commercial strategies of CSI, its customers or suppliers.

(e) It reveals aspects of past, present, or future CSI or customer funded development plans and programs of potential commercial value to CSI.

(f) It contains patentable ideas, for which patent protection may be desirable, There are sound policy reasons behind the CSI system which include the following:

(a) The use of such information by CSI gives CSI a competitive advantage over its competitors. It is, therefore, withheld from disclosure to protect the CSI competitive position.

(b) It is information that is marketable in many ways. The extent to which such information is available to competitors diminishes the CSI ability to sell products and services involving the use of the information.

(c) Use by our competitor would put CSI at a competitive disadvantage by

-reducing his expenditure of resources at our expense.

(d) Each component of proprietary information pertinent to a particular competitive advantage is potentially as valuable as the total competitive advantage. If competitors acquire components of proprietary information, any one component may be the key to the entire puzzle, thereby depriving CSI of a competitive advantage.

(e) The CSI capacity to invest corporate assets in research and development depends upon the success in obtaining and maintaining a competitive advantage.

(iii) The information is being transmitted to the Commission in confidence and, under the provisions of 10 CFR Section 2.390, it is to be received in confidence by the Commission.

(iv) The information sought to be protected is not available in public sources or available information has not been previously employed in the same original manner or method to the best of our knowledge and belief.

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Ref: 9100-00026 (v) The proprietary information sought to be withheld in this submittal is that which is appropriately marked (Confidential and Proprietary) in the following documents:

6002-00004 - ALS EQ Plan, rev 2, dated February 2&0 2009 6002-00209 - NTS Humidity Test Report, rev 0, dated February 23 2009 The information is provided in support of a submittal to the Commission, being transmitted by the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation and Application for Withholding Proprietary Information from Public Disclosure, to the Document Control Desk.

This information is part of that which will enable CSI to:

(a) Provide a replacement MSFIS Controls for Wolf Creek Generating Station.

Further this information has substantial commercial value as follows:

(a) The information requested to be withheld reveals the distinguishing aspects of a methodology which was developed by CSI.

Public disclosure of this proprietary information is likely to cause substantial harm to the competitive position of CSI.

The development of the technology described in part by the information is the result of applying the results of many years of experience in an intensive CSI effort and the expenditure of a considerable sum of money.

In order for competitors of CSI to duplicate this information, similar technical programs would have to be performed and a significant manpower effort, having the requisite talent and experience, would have to be expended.

Further the deponent sayeth not.

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