ML18059A781

Framatome, Inc., Publication of ANP-10338P-A, Revision 0, Area - Arcadia Rod Ejection Accident.

ML18059A781
Person / Time
Site:	PROJ0728
Issue date:	02/26/2018
From:	Peters G Framatome
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
CAC MF7009, EPID L-2015-TOP-004, NRC:18:005
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' framatome February 26, 2018 NRC:18:005 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Publication of ANP-10338P-A, Revision 0, "AREAŽ -ARCADIA Rod Ejection Accident" Ref. 1: Letter, Dennis C. Morey (NRC) to Gary Peters (AREVA Inc.), "Final Safety Evaluation for AREVA Inc. Topical Report ANP-10338P, Revision 0, 'AREAŽ -ARCADIA Rod Ejection Accident' (CAC No. MF7009/EPID: L-2015-TOP-004)," December 20, 2017. In Reference 1 the NRC accepted the topical report ANP-10338P, Revision 0, "AREA TM -ARCADIA Rod Ejection Accident" for referencing in license applications and requested that Framatome Inc. (Framatome, former:ly AREVA Inc.) publish the report as an "A" version within three months. One proprietary version and one non-proprietary version are provided with this letter. The published report is constructed in accordance with guidance provided on the NRC website. Framatome considers some of the material contained in the enclosed documents to be proprietary. As required by 10 CFR 2.380(b), an affidavit is enclosed to support the withholding of information from public disclosure. There are no commitments contained within this letter or its enclosures. If you have any questions related to this information, please contact Ms. Gayle Elliott, Deputy Director, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, by telephone at (434) 832-3347, or by e-mail at Gayle.Elliott@framatome.com. Sincerely, . ;p~ ~ers, Director Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Framatome Inc. cc: J. G. Rowley Project 728 Enclosures 1. Proprietary copy of ANP,. 10338P, Revision 0, "AREAŽ -ARCADIA Rod Ejection Accident"

• 2. Non-proprietary copy of ANP-10338NP, Revision 0, "AREAŽ -ARCADIA Rod Ejection Accident" 3. Notarized Affidavit for Withholding of Proprietary Information. 3315 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 Tel.: 434 832 3000 -www.areva.com AFFIDAVIT COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA ) ) ss. CITY OF LYNCHBURG ) 1. My name is Nathan E. Hottle. I am Manager, Product Licensing, for Framatome Inc. (Framatome) and as such I am authorized to execute this Affidavit. 2. I am familiar with the criteria applied by Framatome to determine whether certain Framatome information is proprietary. I am familiar with the policies established by Framatome to ensure the proper application of these criteria. 3. I am familiar with the Framatome information contained in the following document: ANP-10338P-A Revision 0, "AREAŽ -ARCADIA Rod Ejection Accident," referred to herein as "Document." Information contained in this Document has been classified by Framatome as proprietary in accordance with the policies established by Framatome Inc. for the control and protection of proprietary and confidential information. 4. This Document contains information of a proprietary and confidential nature and is of the type customarily held in confidence by Framatome 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. 5. 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. The request for withholding of proprietary information is made in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390. The information for which withholding from disclosure is requested qualifies under 10 CFR 2.390(a)(4) "Trade secrets and commercial or financial information." 6. The following criteria are customarily applied by Framatome to determine whether information should be classified as proprietary: (a) The information reveals details of Framatome'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 Framatome. (d) The information reveals certain distinguishing aspects of a process, methodology, or component, the exclusive use of which provides a competitive advantage for Framatome in product optimization or marketability. (e) The information is vital to a competitive advantage held by Framatome, would be helpful to competitors to Framatome, and would likely cause substantial harm to the competitive position of Framatome. The information in this Document is considered proprietary for the reasons set forth in paragraphs 6(c), 6(d), and 6(e) above. 7. In accordance with Framatome'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 Framatome only as required and under suitable agreement providing for nondisclosure and limited use of the information. 8. Framatome policy requires that proprietary information be kept in a secured file or .area and distributed on a need-to-know basis.

9. The foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. SUBSCRIBED before me this U day of fr.J.r:rll7A..kJ .-q/ , 2018. Sherry L. McFaden NOTARY PUBLIC, COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: 10/31/18 Reg. # 7079129 SHERRY L. MCFAOEN Notary Public Comm11nwea1th of Virginia 7079129 My Commission Expires Oct 31. 2018