ML20211P146

Informs That Presentation Slides Entitled, Siemens Power Corp'S Statistical Setpoint & Transient Methodology, Marked as Proprietary Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) & by Application & Affidavit

ML20211P146
Person / Time
Site:	Framatome ANP Richland
Issue date:	10/08/1997
From:	Essig T NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned)
To:	Curet D SIEMENS CORP.
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NUDOCS 9710200065
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.\*****/ October 8, 1997 Mr. Don H. Curet Manager, Product Licensing Siemens Power Corporation 2101 Horn Rapids Road, PO Box 130 Richland, WA 99352-0130

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR WITHHOLDING INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE SIEMENS POWER CORPORATION'S STATISTICAL SETPOINT AND TRANSIENT METHODOLOGY SLlDES PRESENTED TO Tile NRC ON SEPTEMBER 30,1997 By your application and affidavit dated September 26,1997, Siemens Power Corporation (SPC) have submitted proprietary and non proprietary versions of "Siemens Power Corporation's Statistical Setpoint and Transient Methodolot,y," presentation slides, and requested that certain identified data in the proprietary version be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to 10 CFR 2.790. The information which is proprietary in the proprietary version is deleted by you in the non-proprietary version, in the affidavit, you stated that the submitted information should be considered exempted from mandatory public disclosure because: (1) the document contains information which is vital to a competitive advantage of SPC and should be helpful to competitors of SPC when competing with SPC; (2) the information contained in the Document is considered to be proprietary by GPC because it reveals certain distinguishing aspects of SPC licensing methodology weich secure competitive advantage to SPC for fuel design optimization and marketability, and includes information utilized by SPC in its business which affords SPC an opportunity to obtain a competitive advantage over its competitors who do not or may not know or use the information contained in the Document; (3) the disclosure of the proprietary information contained in the Document to a competitor would permit the cornpetitor to reduce its expenditure of money and manpower and to improve its competitive position by giving it valuable insights into SPC licensing methodology and would result in substantial harm to the competitive position of SPC."

We have reviewed your submittat eny the material in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 2.790 and on the basis of DC's statements, have determined that the suPmitted information sought to be withheld contains trade secrets or proprietary commercial information.

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H. Curet 2, October 8, 1997 4 Therefore, we have determined that the slides entitled "Siemens Power Corporation's Statistical Setpoint and 1ransient Methodology," pre',eritation slides, marked as proprietary will be withheld from public disclosure pursuant 10 CFR 2.790(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 document 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 the information from public inspection should change in the future such that the information could then be made available for public inspection, you chould promptly notify the NRC. You should understand that the NRC may have cause to review this determinaticn in the future, for example, if the scope of a Freedom of Information Act request includes your information or makes a determination adverse to the above, you will be notified in advance of any public disclosure. ',

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Thomas H. Essig, Acting Ch!cf Generic lasues and Environmental Projects Bunch Division of Reactor Program Mansgement Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 55

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H,. Curet 2 October 8,1997 Therefore, we have determined that the document entitled "Siemens Power Corporation's Statistical Setpoint and Transient Methodology," presentation slides, marked as proprietary i will be withheld from public disclosure pursuant 10 CFR 2.790(b)(5) and Section 103(b) of

{ the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

l Withholding from public inspection shall not affect the right, if any, of persons properly and

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if the basis for withholding the inf tmation from public inspection should change in the futu*e cuch that the information could then be made available for public inspection, you should promptly notify the NRC. You 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 or makes a determination adverse to the above, you will be notified in advance of any public disclosure.

Sincerely, Original Signed By:

Thomas H. Essig, Acting Chief Generic Issues and Environmental Projects Branch Division of Reactor Program Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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%,*****,d October 8, 1997 Mr. Don H. Curet Manager, Product Licensing Siemens Power Corporation 2101 Horn Rapids Road, PO Box 130 Richland, WA 99352 0130

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR WITHHOLDING INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE SIEMENS POWER CORPORATION'S STATISTICAL SETPOINT AND TRANSIENT METHODOLOGY SLIDES PRESENTED TO THE NRC ON SEPTEMBER 30,1997 By your application and affidavit dated September 26,1997, Siemens Power Corporation (SPC) have submitted proprietary and non-proprietary versions of "Slemens Power Corporation's Statistical Setpoint and Transient Methodology," presentation slides, and requested that certain identified data in the proprietary version be withheld from public disclosure pursuant to 10 CFR 2.790 The information which is proprietary in the proprietary version is deleted by you in the non-proprietary version.

In the affidavit, you stated that the submitted information should be considered exempted from mandatory public disclosure because: (1) the document contains information which is vital to a competitive advantage of SPC and should be helpful to competiturs of SPC when competing with SPC; (2) the informatioi. contained in the Document is considered to be proprietary by SPC because it reveals certain distinguishing aspects of SPC licensing methodology whbh secure competitive advantage to SPC for. fuel design optimization and marketability, ar,d includes information utilized by SPC in its business which affords SPC an opportunity to obtain a competitive advantage over its competitors who do not or may not know or use the information contained in the Document; (3) the disclosure of the proprietary information contained in the Document to a competitor would permit the competitor to reduce its expenditure of money and manpower and to improve its competitive position by giving it valuable insights into SPC licensing methodology and would result in substantial harm to the competitive position of SPC."

We have reviewed your submittal and the materialin accordance w4h the requirements of 10 CFR 2.790 and on the basis of SPC's statements, have determined that the submitted information Rought to be withheld contains trade secrets or proprietary commercial

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H Curet October 8. 1997 Therefore, we have determined that the slides entitled "Siemens Power Corporation's Statistical Setpoint and Transient Methodology," presentation slides, marked as proprietary will be withheld from public disclosure pursuant 10 CFR 2.790(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 document. 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 constitants have signed the appropriate agreernents for handling proprietary information.

If the basis for withholding the information from public inspection should change in the future such that the information could then be made available for public inspection, you should promptly notify the NRC. You 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 or makes a determination adverse to the above, you will be notified in advance of any public disclosure.

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Thomas H. Essig, Acting Chief Generic issues and Environmental Projects Branch Division of Reactor Program Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation h

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Therefore, 'ne have determined that the document entitled "Siemens Power Corporation's Statistical Setpoint and Transient Methodology," presentation slides, marked as proprietary .

will be withheld from public disclosure pursuant 10 CFR 2.790(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 document 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 the information from public inspection should change in the future such that the information could then be made available for public inspection, you should promptly notify the NRC. You 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 or makes a determination adverse to the above, you will be notified in advance of any public disclosure.

Sincerely, Original Signed By:

Thomas H. Essig, Acting Chief Generic issues and Environmental Projects Branch Division of Reactor Program Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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