ML15044A480
| ML15044A480 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 03/16/2015 |
| From: | Farideh Saba Plant Licensing Branch II |
| To: | James Shea Tennessee Valley Authority |
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| References | |
| TAC MF5412, TAC MF5413, TAC MF5414 | |
| Download: ML15044A480 (3) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 Mr. Joseph W. Shea Vice President, Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street, LP 3D-C Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 March 16, 2015
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR WITHHOLDING OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE FOR BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 (TAC NOS. MF5412, MF5413, AND MF5414)
Dear Mr. Shea:
By [[letter::CNL-14-059, License Amendment Request for the Adoption of Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF) Traveler TSTF-501 Revision 1, Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control (BFN TS-493)|letter dated December 11, 2014]] (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML14363A158), Tennessee Valley Authority (the licensee, TVA) submitted an affidavit dated dated February 7, 2014, executed by Mr. Alan B. Meginnis of AREVA NP Inc.,
requesting that the information contained in the following document be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 2, Section 2.390:
ANP-3245NP, Revision 1, "Browns Ferry Evaluation of PRFO [Pressure Regulator Failure Open] Low Pressure Technical Specification Value," February 2014.
The affidavit stated that the submitted information should be considered exempt from mandatory public disclosure for the following reasons:
6.(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.
6.(d)
The information reveals certain distinguishing aspects of a process, methodology, or component, the exclusive use of which provides a competitive advantage for AREVA NP in product optimization or marketability.
6.(e)
The information is vital to a competitive advantage held by AREVA NP, would be helpful to competitors to AREVA NP. and would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of AREVA NP.
We have reviewed TVA's request and the material in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 2.390 and, on the basis of the statements in the affidavit, have determined that the submitted information sought to be withheld contains propriety commercial information and should be withheld from public disclosure.
Therefore, applicable portions of document ANP-3245P, Revision 1, marked as proprietary, will be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to 10 CFR 2.390(b)(5) and Section 103(b) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
Withholding from public inspection shall not affect the right, if any, of persons properly and directly concerned to inspect the documents. If the need arises, we may send copies of this information to our consultants working in this area. We will, of course, ensure that the consultants have signed the appropriate agreements for handling proprietary information.
If the basis for withholding this information from public inspection should change in the future such that the information could then be made available for public inspection, the licensee should promptly notify the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). TVA also should understand that the NRC may have cause to review this determination in the future, for example, if the scope of a Freedom of Information Act request includes your information. In all review situations, if the NRC makes a determination adverse to the above, TVA will be notified in advance of any public disclosure.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, I may be reached at 301-415-1447 or F arideh.Saba@nrc.gov.
Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296 cc: Mr. Alan B. Meginnis AREVA NP Inc.
2101 Horn Rapids Road Richland, WA 99354 Additional Distribution via Listserv Sincerely, Far:::: S~Projc.::
Plant Licensing Branch 11-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Therefore, applicable portions of document ANP-3245P, Revision 1, marked as proprietary, will be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to 10 CFR 2.390(b)(5) and Section 103(b) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
Withholding from public inspection shall not affect the right, if any, of persons properly and directly concerned to inspect the documents. If the need arises, we may send copies of this information to our consultants working in this area. We will, of course, ensure that the consultants have signed the appropriate agreements for handling proprietary information.
If the basis for withholding this information from public inspection should change in the future such that the information could then be made available for public inspection, the licensee should promptly notify the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). TVA also should understand that the NRC may have cause to review this determination in the future, for example, if the scope of a Freedom of Information Act request includes your information. In all review situations, if the NRC makes a determination adverse to the above, TVA will be notified in advance of any public disclosure.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, I may be reached at 301-415-1447 or Farideh.Saba@nrc.gov.
Sincerely, IRA by AHon for!
Farideh E. Saba, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 11-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296 cc: Mr. Alan B. Meginnis AREVA NP Inc.
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