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MONTHYEARML20217M4461999-10-20020 October 1999 Forwards Rev 8 to Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Physical Security/ Contingency Plan, IAW 10CFR50.54(p).Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21 ML20217J4151999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Util 990624 Application for Amend of TSs That Would Revise TS for Weighing of Ice Condenser Ice Baskets 05000327/LER-1999-002, Forwards LER 99-002-00 Re Start of Units 1 & 2 EDGs as Result of Cable Being Damaged During Installation of Thermo- Lag for Kaowool Upgrade Project1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 99-002-00 Re Start of Units 1 & 2 EDGs as Result of Cable Being Damaged During Installation of Thermo- Lag for Kaowool Upgrade Project ML20217G1141999-10-0707 October 1999 Responds to from P Salas,Providing Response to NRC Risk Determination Associated with 990630 Flooding Event at Sequoyah Facility.Meeting to Discuss Risk Determination Issues Scheduled for 991021 in Atlanta,Ga ML20217B2981999-10-0606 October 1999 Discusses Closeout of GL 92-01,rev 1,suppl 1, Reactor Vessel Integrity, for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant,Units 1 & 2. NRC Also Hereby Solicits Any Written Comments That TVA May Have on Current Rvid Data by 991101 ML20217B8431999-10-0505 October 1999 Requests NRC Review & Approval of ASME Code Relief Requests That Were Identified in Plant Second 10-yr ISI Interval for Both Units.Encl 3 Provides Util Procedure for Calculation of ASME Code Coverage for Section XI Nondestructive Exams IR 05000327/19990041999-10-0101 October 1999 Ack Receipt of Providing Comments on Insp Repts 50-327/99-04 & 50-328/99-04.NRC Considered Comments for Apparent Violation Involving 10CFR50.59 Issue ML20217C7101999-10-0101 October 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990910 RAI Re Sequoyah Nuclear Plant,Units 1 & 2 URI 50-327/98-04-02 & 50-328/98-04-02 Re Ice Weight Representative Sample ML20212J5981999-10-0101 October 1999 Forwards SE Accepting Request for Relief from ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code,Section Xi,Requirements for Certain Inservice Insp at Plnat,Unit 1 ML20212M1081999-09-29029 September 1999 Confirms Intent to Meet with Utils on 991025 in Atlanta,Ga to Discuss Pilot Plants,Shearon Harris & Sequoyah Any Observations & Lessons Learned & Recommendations Re Implementation of Pilot Program ML20217A9451999-09-27027 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-327/99-05 & 50-328/99-05 on 990718- 0828.One Violation Identified & Being Treated as Non-Cited Violation ML20216J9351999-09-27027 September 1999 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-327/99-04 & 50-328/99-04.Corrective Actions:Risk Determination Evaluation Was Performed & Licensee Concluded That Event Is in Green Regulatory Response Band ML20212F0751999-09-23023 September 1999 Forwards SER Granting Util 981021 Request for Relief from ASME Code,Section XI Requirements from Certain Inservice Insp at Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant,Units 1 & 2 Pursuant to 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(ii) ML20212F4501999-09-23023 September 1999 Forwards Amends 246 & 237 to Licenses DPR-77 & DPR-79, Respectively & Ser.Amends Approve Request to Revise TSs to Allow Use of Fully Qualified & Tested Spare Inverter in Place of Any of Eight Required Inverters ML20212M1911999-09-21021 September 1999 Discusses Exercise of Enforcement Discretion Re Apparent Violation Noted in Insp Repts 50-327/99-04 & 50-328/99-04 Associated with Implementation of Procedural Changes Which Resulted in Three Containment Penetrations Being Left Open ML20211Q0311999-09-10010 September 1999 Requests Written Documentation from TVA to Provide Technical Assistance to Region II Re TS Compliance & Ice Condenser Maint Practices at Plant ML20216F5441999-09-0707 September 1999 Provides Results of Risk Evaluation of 990630,flooding Event at Sequoyah 1 & 2 Reactor Facilities.Event Was Documented in Insp Rept 50-327/99-04 & 50-328/99-04 & Transmitted in Ltr, ML20211N5681999-09-0101 September 1999 Submits Clarification of Two Issues Raised in Insp Repts 50-327/99-04 & 50-328/99-04,dtd 990813,which Was First Insp Rept Issued for Plant Under NRC Power Reactor Oversight Process Pilot Plant Study ML20211G5881999-08-27027 August 1999 Submits Summary of 990820 Management Meeting Re Plant Performance.List of Attendees & Matl Used in Presentation Enclosed ML20211F8891999-08-25025 August 1999 Forwards Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 1 Cycle 9 Refueling Outage, Re Completed SG Activities,Per TSs 4.4.5.5.b & 4.4.5.5.c ML20211A1851999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards Proprietary TR WCAP-15128 & non-proprietary Rept WCAP-15129 for NRC Review.Repts Are Provided in Advance of TS Change That Is Being Prepared to Support Cycle 10 Rfo. Proprietary TR Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20210V1471999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-327/99-04 & 50-328/99-04 on 990601- 0717.One Potentially Safety Significant Issue Identified.On 990630,inadequate Performance of Storm Drain Sys Caused Water from Heavy Rainfall to Backup & Flood Turbine Bldg ML20211A1921999-08-12012 August 1999 Requests Proprietary TR WCAP-15128, Depth-Based SG Tube Repair Criteria for Axial PWSCC at Dented TSP Intersections, Be Withheld from Public Disclosure Per 10CFR2.790 ML20210Q5011999-08-0505 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006 at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. Sample Registration Ltr Encl ML20210L4291999-08-0202 August 1999 Forwards Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 2 Cycle 9 12-Month SG Insp Rept & SG-99-07-009, Sequoyah Unit-2 Cycle 10 Voltage-Based Repair Criteria 90-Day Rept. Repts Submitted IAW TS 4.4.5.5.b & TS 4.4.5.5.c ML20210L1611999-07-30030 July 1999 Forwards Request for Relief RV-4 Re ASME Class 1,2 & 3 Prvs, Per First ten-year Inservice Test Time Interval.Review & Approval of RV-4 Is Requested to Support Unit 1 Cycle 10 Refueling Outage,Scheduled to Start 000213 ML20210G5301999-07-28028 July 1999 Forwards Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 2 ISI Summary Rept That Contains Historical Record of Repairs,Replacement & ISI & Augmented Examinations That Were Performed on ASME Code Class 1 & 2 Components from 971104-990511 ML20211B9661999-07-26026 July 1999 Informs That Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Sewage Treatment Plant, NPDES 0026450 Outfall 112,is in Standby Status.Flow Has Been Diverted from Sys Since Jan 1998 ML20210B2521999-07-14014 July 1999 Confirms 990712 Telcon Between J Smith of Licensee Staff & M Shannon of NRC Re semi-annual Mgt Meeting Schedule for 990820 in Atlanta,Ga to Discuss Recent Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Performance ML20210J1091999-07-10010 July 1999 Submits Suggestions & Concerns Re Y2K & Nuclear Power Plants ML20196K0381999-06-30030 June 1999 Provides Written Confirmation of Completed Commitment for Final Implementation of Thermo-Lag 330-1 Fire Barrier Corrective Actions at Snp,Per GL 92-08 ML20209E4071999-06-30030 June 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-327/99-03 & 50-328/99-03 on 990328- 0531.Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations ML20196J8261999-06-28028 June 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Authorizing Request for Relief from ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI Requirements for Certain Inservice Inspections at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant,Units 1 & 2 ML20196G7881999-06-22022 June 1999 Informs NRC of Changes That Util Incorporated Into TS Bases Sections & Trm.Encl Provides Revised TS Bases Pages & TRM Affected by Listed Revs ML20196G1801999-06-21021 June 1999 Requests Termination of SRO License SOP-20751-1,for Lf Hardin,Effective 990611.Subject Individual Resigned from Position at TVA ML20195G1821999-06-0808 June 1999 Requests NRC Review & Approval of ASME Code Relief for ISI Program.Encl 1 Provides Relief Request 1-ISI-14 That Includes Two Attachments.Encl 2 Provides Copy of Related ASME Code Page ML20195E9521999-06-0707 June 1999 Requests Relief from Specific Requirements of ASME Section Xi,Subsection IWE of 1992 Edition,1992 Addenda.Util Has Determined That Proposed Alternatives Would Provide Acceptable Level of Quality & Safety ML20195E9311999-05-28028 May 1999 Informs of Planned Insp Activities for Licensee to Have Opportunity to Prepare for Insps & Provide NRC with Feedback on Any Planned Insps Which May Conflict with Plant Activities ML20195B3631999-05-21021 May 1999 Requests Termination of SRO License for Tj Van Huis,Per 10CFR50.74(a).TJ Van Huis Retired from Util,Effective 990514 ML20207A5721999-05-20020 May 1999 Forwards Correction to Previously Issued Amend 163 to License DPR-79 Re SR 4.1.1.1.1.d Inadvertently Omitted from Pp 3/4 1-1 of Unit 2 TS ML20206Q8791999-05-13013 May 1999 Forwards L36 9990415 802, COLR for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 2,Cycle 10, IAW Plant TS 6.9.1.14.c 05000327/LER-1999-001, Forwards LER 99-001-00 Re Condition That Resulted in Granting of Enforcement Discretion,Per Failure of Centrifugal Charging Pump.Condition Being Reported IAW 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(i)(B) & (a)(2)(iv)1999-05-11011 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-001-00 Re Condition That Resulted in Granting of Enforcement Discretion,Per Failure of Centrifugal Charging Pump.Condition Being Reported IAW 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(i)(B) & (a)(2)(iv) ML20206M9341999-05-10010 May 1999 Forwards Rept of SG Tube Plugging During Unit 2 Cycle 9 Refueling Outage,As Required by TS 4.4.5.5.a.ISI of Unit 2 SG Tubes Was Completed on 990503 ML20206K6271999-05-0606 May 1999 Requests Termination of SRO License for MR Taggart,License SOP-21336 Due to Resignation on 990430 ML20206J2061999-05-0404 May 1999 Requests Relief from Specified ISI Requirements in Section XI of ASME B&PV Code.Tva Requests Approval to Use Wire Type Penetrameters in Lieu of Plaque Type Penetrameters for Performing Radiographic Insps.Specific Relief Request,Encl ML20209J0391999-04-27027 April 1999 Forwards Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Rept, Radiological Impact Assessment Rept & Rev 41 to ODCM, for Period of Jan-Dec 1998 ML20206C6541999-04-23023 April 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990127 RAI Re GL 96-05 for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant,Units 1 & 2 ML20206C0841999-04-23023 April 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-327/99-02 & 50-328/99-02 on 990214-0327.No Violations Noted ML20206B9591999-04-20020 April 1999 Responds to 990417 Request That NRC Exercise Discretion Not to Enforce Compliance with Actions Required in Unit 1 TS 3.1.2.2,3.1.2.4 & 3.5.2 & Documents 990417 Telephone Conversation When NRC Orally Issued NOED ML20205S5891999-04-17017 April 1999 Documents Request for Discretionary Enforcement for Unit 1 TS LCOs 3.1.2.2,3.1.2.4 & 3.5.2 to Support Completion of Repairs & Testing for 1B-B Centrifugal Charging Pump (CCP) 1999-09-07
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MONTHYEARML20217M4461999-10-20020 October 1999 Forwards Rev 8 to Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Physical Security/ Contingency Plan, IAW 10CFR50.54(p).Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21 05000327/LER-1999-002, Forwards LER 99-002-00 Re Start of Units 1 & 2 EDGs as Result of Cable Being Damaged During Installation of Thermo- Lag for Kaowool Upgrade Project1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 99-002-00 Re Start of Units 1 & 2 EDGs as Result of Cable Being Damaged During Installation of Thermo- Lag for Kaowool Upgrade Project ML20217B8431999-10-0505 October 1999 Requests NRC Review & Approval of ASME Code Relief Requests That Were Identified in Plant Second 10-yr ISI Interval for Both Units.Encl 3 Provides Util Procedure for Calculation of ASME Code Coverage for Section XI Nondestructive Exams ML20217C7101999-10-0101 October 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990910 RAI Re Sequoyah Nuclear Plant,Units 1 & 2 URI 50-327/98-04-02 & 50-328/98-04-02 Re Ice Weight Representative Sample ML20216J9351999-09-27027 September 1999 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-327/99-04 & 50-328/99-04.Corrective Actions:Risk Determination Evaluation Was Performed & Licensee Concluded That Event Is in Green Regulatory Response Band ML20211N5681999-09-0101 September 1999 Submits Clarification of Two Issues Raised in Insp Repts 50-327/99-04 & 50-328/99-04,dtd 990813,which Was First Insp Rept Issued for Plant Under NRC Power Reactor Oversight Process Pilot Plant Study ML20211F8891999-08-25025 August 1999 Forwards Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 1 Cycle 9 Refueling Outage, Re Completed SG Activities,Per TSs 4.4.5.5.b & 4.4.5.5.c ML20211A1851999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards Proprietary TR WCAP-15128 & non-proprietary Rept WCAP-15129 for NRC Review.Repts Are Provided in Advance of TS Change That Is Being Prepared to Support Cycle 10 Rfo. Proprietary TR Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20211A1921999-08-12012 August 1999 Requests Proprietary TR WCAP-15128, Depth-Based SG Tube Repair Criteria for Axial PWSCC at Dented TSP Intersections, Be Withheld from Public Disclosure Per 10CFR2.790 ML20210L4291999-08-0202 August 1999 Forwards Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 2 Cycle 9 12-Month SG Insp Rept & SG-99-07-009, Sequoyah Unit-2 Cycle 10 Voltage-Based Repair Criteria 90-Day Rept. Repts Submitted IAW TS 4.4.5.5.b & TS 4.4.5.5.c ML20210L1611999-07-30030 July 1999 Forwards Request for Relief RV-4 Re ASME Class 1,2 & 3 Prvs, Per First ten-year Inservice Test Time Interval.Review & Approval of RV-4 Is Requested to Support Unit 1 Cycle 10 Refueling Outage,Scheduled to Start 000213 ML20210G5301999-07-28028 July 1999 Forwards Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 2 ISI Summary Rept That Contains Historical Record of Repairs,Replacement & ISI & Augmented Examinations That Were Performed on ASME Code Class 1 & 2 Components from 971104-990511 ML20210J1091999-07-10010 July 1999 Submits Suggestions & Concerns Re Y2K & Nuclear Power Plants ML20196K0381999-06-30030 June 1999 Provides Written Confirmation of Completed Commitment for Final Implementation of Thermo-Lag 330-1 Fire Barrier Corrective Actions at Snp,Per GL 92-08 ML20196G7881999-06-22022 June 1999 Informs NRC of Changes That Util Incorporated Into TS Bases Sections & Trm.Encl Provides Revised TS Bases Pages & TRM Affected by Listed Revs ML20196G1801999-06-21021 June 1999 Requests Termination of SRO License SOP-20751-1,for Lf Hardin,Effective 990611.Subject Individual Resigned from Position at TVA ML20195G1821999-06-0808 June 1999 Requests NRC Review & Approval of ASME Code Relief for ISI Program.Encl 1 Provides Relief Request 1-ISI-14 That Includes Two Attachments.Encl 2 Provides Copy of Related ASME Code Page ML20195E9521999-06-0707 June 1999 Requests Relief from Specific Requirements of ASME Section Xi,Subsection IWE of 1992 Edition,1992 Addenda.Util Has Determined That Proposed Alternatives Would Provide Acceptable Level of Quality & Safety ML20195B3631999-05-21021 May 1999 Requests Termination of SRO License for Tj Van Huis,Per 10CFR50.74(a).TJ Van Huis Retired from Util,Effective 990514 ML20206Q8791999-05-13013 May 1999 Forwards L36 9990415 802, COLR for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 2,Cycle 10, IAW Plant TS 6.9.1.14.c 05000327/LER-1999-001, Forwards LER 99-001-00 Re Condition That Resulted in Granting of Enforcement Discretion,Per Failure of Centrifugal Charging Pump.Condition Being Reported IAW 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(i)(B) & (a)(2)(iv)1999-05-11011 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-001-00 Re Condition That Resulted in Granting of Enforcement Discretion,Per Failure of Centrifugal Charging Pump.Condition Being Reported IAW 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(i)(B) & (a)(2)(iv) ML20206M9341999-05-10010 May 1999 Forwards Rept of SG Tube Plugging During Unit 2 Cycle 9 Refueling Outage,As Required by TS 4.4.5.5.a.ISI of Unit 2 SG Tubes Was Completed on 990503 ML20206K6271999-05-0606 May 1999 Requests Termination of SRO License for MR Taggart,License SOP-21336 Due to Resignation on 990430 ML20206J2061999-05-0404 May 1999 Requests Relief from Specified ISI Requirements in Section XI of ASME B&PV Code.Tva Requests Approval to Use Wire Type Penetrameters in Lieu of Plaque Type Penetrameters for Performing Radiographic Insps.Specific Relief Request,Encl ML20209J0391999-04-27027 April 1999 Forwards Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Rept, Radiological Impact Assessment Rept & Rev 41 to ODCM, for Period of Jan-Dec 1998 ML20206C6541999-04-23023 April 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990127 RAI Re GL 96-05 for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant,Units 1 & 2 ML20205S5891999-04-17017 April 1999 Documents Request for Discretionary Enforcement for Unit 1 TS LCOs 3.1.2.2,3.1.2.4 & 3.5.2 to Support Completion of Repairs & Testing for 1B-B Centrifugal Charging Pump (CCP) ML20205B1091999-03-19019 March 1999 Submits Response to NRC Questions Concerning Lead Test Assembly Matl History,Per Request ML20204H0161999-03-19019 March 1999 Resubmits Util 990302 Response to Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-327/98-11 & 50-328/98-11.Corrective Actions:Lessons Learned from Event Have Been Provided to Operating Crews ML20204E8251999-03-0505 March 1999 Forwards Sequoyah Nuclear Plant,Four Yr Simulator Test Rept for Period Ending 990321, in Accordance with Requirements of 10CFR55.45 ML20207E6851999-03-0202 March 1999 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-327/98-11 & 50-328/98-11.Corrective Actions:Lessons Learned from Event Have Been Provided to Operating Crews ML20207J1171999-01-29029 January 1999 Forwards Copy of Final Exercise Rept for Full Participation Ingestion Pathway Exercise of Offsite Radiological Emergency Response Plans site-specific to Sequoyah NPP ML20202A7141999-01-20020 January 1999 Provides Request for Relief for Delaying Repair on Section of ASME Code Class 3 Piping within Essential Raw Cooling Water Sys ML20198S7141998-12-29029 December 1998 Forwards Cycle 10 Voltage-Based Repair Criteria 90-Day Rept, Per GL 95-05.Rept Is Submitted IAW License Condition 2.C.(9)(d) 05000327/LER-1998-004, Forwards LER 98-004-00,providing Details Concerning Inability to Complete Surveillance within Required Time Interval1998-12-21021 December 1998 Forwards LER 98-004-00,providing Details Concerning Inability to Complete Surveillance within Required Time Interval ML20198D5471998-12-14014 December 1998 Requests That License OP-20313-2 for Je Wright,Be Terminated IAW 10CFR50.74(a).Individual Retiring ML20197J5541998-12-10010 December 1998 Forwards Unit 1 Cycle 9 90-Day ISI Summary Rept IAW IWA-6220 & IWA-6230 of ASME Code,Section Xi.Request for Relief Will Be Submitted to NRC Timeframe to Support Second 10-year Insp Interval,Per 10CFR50.55a 05000327/LER-1998-003, Forwards LER 98-003-00 Re Automatic Reactor Trip with FW Isolation & Auxiliary FW Start as Result of Failure of Vital Inverter & Second Inverter Failure.Event Is Being Reported IAW 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(iv)1998-12-0909 December 1998 Forwards LER 98-003-00 Re Automatic Reactor Trip with FW Isolation & Auxiliary FW Start as Result of Failure of Vital Inverter & Second Inverter Failure.Event Is Being Reported IAW 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(iv) ML20196F9841998-11-25025 November 1998 Provides Changes to Calculated Peak Fuel Cladding Temp, Resulting from Recent Changes to Plant ECCS Evaluation Model ML20195H7891998-11-17017 November 1998 Requests NRC Review & Approval of Five ASME Code Relief Requests Identified in Snp Second ten-year ISI Interval for Units 1 & 2 ML20195E4991998-11-12012 November 1998 Forwards Rev 7 to Physical Security/Contingency Plan.Rev Adds Requirement That Security Personnel Will Assess Search Equipment Alarms & Add Definition of Major Maint.Rev Withheld (Ref 10CFR2.790(d)(1)) 05000328/LER-1998-002, Forwards LER 98-002-00 Re Automatic Turbine & Reactor Trip, Resulting from Failure of Sudden Pressure Relay on 'B' Phase Main Transformer1998-11-10010 November 1998 Forwards LER 98-002-00 Re Automatic Turbine & Reactor Trip, Resulting from Failure of Sudden Pressure Relay on 'B' Phase Main Transformer ML20195G5701998-11-10010 November 1998 Documents Util Basis for 981110 Telcon Request for Discretionary Enforcement for Plant TS 3.8.2.1,Action B,For 120-VAC Vital Instrument Power Board 1-IV.Licensee Determined That Inverter Failed Due to Component Failure ML20155J4031998-11-0505 November 1998 Provides Clarification of Topical Rept Associated with Insertion of Limited Number of Lead Test Assemblies Beginning with Unit 2 Operating Cycle 10 Core ML20154R9581998-10-21021 October 1998 Requests Approval of Encl Request for Relief ISI-3 from ASME Code Requirements Re Integrally Welded Attachments of Supports & Restraints for AFW Piping ML20155B1481998-10-21021 October 1998 Informs That as Result of Discussion of Issues Re Recent Events in Ice Condenser Industry,Ice Condenser Mini-Group (Icmg),Decided to Focus Efforts on Review & Potential Rev of Ice condenser-related TS in Order to Clarify Issues ML20154K1581998-10-13013 October 1998 Forwards Rept Re SG Tube Plugging Which Occurred During Unit 1 Cycle 9 Refueling Outage,Per TS 4.4.5.5.a.ISI of Unit 1 SG Was Completed on 980930 ML20154H6191998-10-0808 October 1998 Forwards Rev 0 to Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 1 Cycle 10 COLR, IAW TS 6.9.1.14.c 05000328/LER-1998-001, Forwards LER 98-001-00 Providing Details Re Automatic Turbine & Reactor Trip Due to Failure of Sudden Pressure Relay on 'B' Phase Main Transformer1998-09-28028 September 1998 Forwards LER 98-001-00 Providing Details Re Automatic Turbine & Reactor Trip Due to Failure of Sudden Pressure Relay on 'B' Phase Main Transformer ML20151W4901998-09-0303 September 1998 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-327/98-07 & 50-328/98-07.Corrective Actions:Revised Per SQ971279PER to Address Hardware Issues of Hysteresis, Pressure Shift & Abnormal Popping Noise 1999-09-27
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Westinghouse Energy Systems 3 pts l],pennsyiyania,3230c333 Electric Corporation June 12,1992 CAW-92-318 Document Control Desk
.US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 .
Attention: Dr. Thomas Murley, Director
' APPLICATION FOR WITHHOLDING PROPRIETARY INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE i
Subject:
WCAP-12289, "Sequoyah Unit I and_2 Evaluation for Tuo~ e Vibration Induced Fatigue" dated June 1989 (Proprietary)
Dear Dr. Murley:
i The proprietary information for which withholding is being requested in the above-referenced letter is funher identified in Affidavit CAW 92-318 signed by the owner of the proprietary information,
- Westinghouse Electric Corporation. 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
.,ith specificity the considerations listed in paragraph (b)(4) of 10 CFR Section 2.790 of the -
, Commission's regulations.
Accordingly, Authority.
this letter authorizes the utilization of the accompanying Affidavit by Tennessee Correspondence with respect to the proprietary aspects of the application for withholding'or the Westinghouse affidavit should reference this letter, CAW-92-318, and should be addressed to the undersigned.
Very truly yours, Enclosures N. J. Liparulo, Manager Nuclear Safety & Regulatory Activities cc: M. P. Siemien, Esq.-
Office of the General Counsel, NRC C4!1DLC/06M92 9208110279 DR 920727
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Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appe'ared Nicholas L Liparuto, who, being:- .
by me duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he'is authorized to execute this Affidavit-on behalf of Westinghousc Electric Corporation (" Westinghouse") and that the averments of fact seti forth in this Affidavit are true and correct'to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief:' _
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, CAW-92-318 (1) I am Manager, Nud.ar Safety and Regulatory Activities, in the Nuclear and Advanced Technology Division, of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation 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 rulemaking proceedings, and am authorized to apply for its withholding on behalf ot the Westinghouse Energy Systems Business Unit.
(2) I am making this Affidavit in conformance with the provisions of 10CFR Section 2,790 of the Commission's regulations and in conjunction with the Westinghouse application for withholding accompanying this Affidavit.
(3) I have personal knowledge of the criteria and procedures utilized by the Westinghouse Energy Systems Business Unit 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 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, the following is furnished for consideration by the Commission in determining whether 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 has been held in confidence by Westinghouse. S (ii) The information is of a type customarily held in confidence by Westinghouse and not customarily disclosed to the public. Westinghouse has a rational basis for determining.
the types of information customarily held in' confidence by it and, in that connection, utilizes a system to determine when and whether to hold certain types of information in confidence. The application of that system and the substance of that system constitutes Westinghouse 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:
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, CAW-92-318 (a) The information reveals the distinguishing aspects of a process (or component,.
structure, tool, method, etc.) where prevention of its use by any.of
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Westinghouse's competitors without license from Westinghouse 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.
(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 cost or price information, production capacities, budget levels, or commercial strategies of Westinghouse, its customers or suppliers.
(e) It reveals aspects of past, present, or future Westinghouse or customer funded development plans and programs of potential commercial value to Westinghouse.
(f) It contains patentable ideas, for which patent protection may be' desirable.
There are sound policy reasons behind the Westinghouse system which include the-following:
(a). The use of such information by Westinghouse gives Westinghouse a -
competitive advantage over its competitors. - It is, therefore, withheld from disclosure to protect the Westinghouse competitive position.
(b) It is information which is marketable in many ways. The extent to which such information is available to competitors diminishes the Westinghouse ability to sell products and services involving the use of the information.
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. CAW-92-318 (c) Use by our competitor would put Westinghouse 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 Westinghouse of a competitive advantage.
(e) Unrestricted disclosure would jeopardize the position of prominence of Westinghouse in the world market, and thereby give a market advantage to the ,
competition of those countries.
- (f) The Westinghouse 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 10CFR Section 2.790, 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.
(v) The proprietary information sought to be withheld in this submittal is that which is appropriately marked in "Sequoyah Units 1 and 2 Evaluation of Tube Vibration Induced Fatigue", WCAP-12289 (Proprietary), for Sequoyah Units 1 and 2, being transmitted by the Tennessee Valley Authority letter and Application for Withholding Proprietary Information from Public Disclosure, R. L. Gridley, TVA, to the Attention-of Dr. T. Murley, Director, Office of NRC, dated June 1989. The proprietary -
information as submitted for use by Tennessee Valley Authority for the Sequoyah Units 1 and 2 is expected to be applicable in other licensee submittals in response to 041C-DLC40nu192
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This information is part of that which will enable Westinghouse to:
(a) Provide documentation of the analyses, methods, and testing for reaching a conclusion relative to the potential for denting induced fatigue degradation at the top tube support plate.
(b) Establish the tube stiffness, frequency, and fluid-clastic stability ratios by dynamic analysis of various tubes.
(c) Establish the effects on fluid-elastic instability of columnwise variations in anti vibration bar insertion depths.
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. Establish the detailed flow conditions in the region of inte' rest including flow velocities, densities, and void dractions, i (e) Assist the customer to obtain NRC approval.
Further this information has substantial commercial value as follows:
(a) Westinghouse plans to sell the use of similar information to its customers for purposes of meeting NRC requirements for licensing documentation.
1 (b) Westinghouse can sell support and defense of the technology to its customers in the licensing process.
Public disclosure of this proprietary information is likely to cause substantial harm to -
the competitive position of Westinghouse because it would enhance the ability of competitors to provide similar analytical documentation and licensing defense services for com.mercial power reactors without commensurate expenses. Also, public disclosure of the information would en' : others to use the information to meet NRC <
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The development of Ge technology described in part by the information is the result of applying the results of many years of experience in an intensive Westinghouse effort and the expenditure of a considerable sum of money.
In order for competitors of Westinghouse 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 for developing testing and analytical methods and performing test.
Further the deponent sayeth not.
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