ML022560151
| ML022560151 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 08/30/2002 |
| From: | Abney T Tennessee Valley Authority |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| Download: ML022560151 (8) | |
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Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 August 30, 2002 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Mail Stop: OWFN P1-35 Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Gentlemen:
In the Matter of
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Docket Nos. 50-259 Tennessee Valley Authority
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50-260 50-296 BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT (BFN)
REQUEST FOR PROPRIETARY MEETING -
TRANSITION TO FRAMATOME ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER (ANP)
FUEL The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has requested a meeting with appropriate NRC staff representatives to discuss transition plans related to use of Framatome ANP fuel at BFN.
This meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 3, 2002.
This meeting will consist of a brief presentation by TVA outlining the proposed schedule for the fuel transition followed by a detailed presentation by Framatome ANP describing its transition and analysis methodology.
The presentation will include information deemed proprietary by Framatome ANP.
In consideration, Framatome ANP has requested that this proprietary information be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to 10 CFR 2.790(a) (4).
Accordingly, as required by 10 CFR 2.790(b) (1),
an affidavit supporting this request is provided in Attachment 1. Attachment 2 contains a draft proprietary version of the information to be presented. is a draft of the non-proprietary presentation package.
- PROPRIETARY INFORMATION ATTACHMENT***
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 August 30, 2002 There are no regulatory commitments associated with this submittal.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (256)729-2636.
Sincerely, TE.Pp Abney Preentti Manager cetaing an nustry Affairs acments:j
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- 3. Non-Proprietary Presentation cc: See Page 3
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 3 August 30, 2002 Attachments cc (Attachments):
(Via NRC Electronic Distribution)
Mr. Kahtan N. Jabbour, Senior Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint, North (MS 08G9) 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2739 Mr.
Paul E.
Fredrickson, Branch Chief U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Building 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Suite 23T85 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8931 NRC Resident Inspector Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant P.O. Box 149 Athens, Alabama 35611 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN)
Transition To Framatome Advanced Nuclear Power (ANP)
Fuel Affidavit
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FRAMATOME ANP An AREVA and Siemens company FRAMATOME ANP, Inc.
August 28, 2002 TAG:02:121 Mr. James F. Lemons Manager, BWR Fuel Engineering Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street, BR 3F-C Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Mr. Lemons:
Transmittal of Affidavit and Draft Presentation for NRC Meeting Attached please find the affidavit and draft presentation prepared by Framatome ANP, Inc (Framatome) to support our planned October 3, 2002 meeting with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). We believe that this package justifies the scheduling of this meeting as a proprietary meeting. This joint meeting between FramatomefTVNANRC shall address issues related to the planned Framatome fuel transition at TVA's Browns Ferry Nuclear Station.
Please contact me if you have any questions or desire any additional information.
Thank you.
Very truly yours, Project Manager Cc:
J.S. Holm Enclosures FRAMATOME ANP. Inc.
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My name is Jerald S. Holm. I am Manager, Product Licensing, for Framatome ANP ("FRA-ANP"), and as such I am authorized to execute this Affidavit.
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I am familiar with the criteria applied by FRA-ANP to determine whether certain FRA-ANP information is proprietary. I am familiar with the policies established by FRA-ANP to ensure the proper application of these criteria.
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l am familiar with the FRA-ANP material enclosed in the letter TAG:02:121 dated August 28, 2002, and referred to herein as "Document." Information contained in this Document has been classified by FRA-ANP as proprietary in accordance with the policies established by FRA-ANP for the control and protection of proprietary and confidential information.
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This Document contains information of a proprietary and confidential nature and is of the type customarily held in confidence by FRA-ANP and not made available to the public. Based on my experience, I am aware that other companies regard information of the kind contained in this Document as proprietary and confidential.
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This Document has been made available to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in confidence with the request that the information contained in this Document be withheld from public disclosure.
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The following criteria are customarily applied by FRA-ANP to determine whether information should be classified as proprietary:
(a)
The information reveals details of FRA-ANP's research and development plans and programs or their results.
(b)
Use of the information by a competitor would permit the competitor to significantly reduce its expenditures, in time or resources, to design, produce, or market a similar product or service.
(c)
The information includes test data or analytical techniques concerning a process, methodology, or component, the application of which results in a competitive advantage for FRA-ANP.
(d)
The information reveals certain distinguishing aspects of a process, methodology, or component, the exclusive use of which provides a competitive advantage for FRA-ANP in product optimization or marketability.
(e)
The information is vital to a competitive advantage held by FRA-ANP, would be helpful to competitors to FRA-ANP, and would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of FRA-ANP.
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In accordance with FRA-ANP's policies governing the protection and control of information, proprietary information contained in this Document has been made available, on a limited basis, to others outside FRA-ANP only as required and under suitable agreement providing for nondisclosure and limited use of the information.
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FRA-ANP policy requires that proprietary information be kept in a secured file or area and distributed on a need-to-know basis.
Aug-27-02 02:17P FRA-ANP CUSTOMER PROJECTS 509 375 8113
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The foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
SUBSCRIBED before me this day of 2002.
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