DSHW-2013-008553 - 0901a068804c5544

July 9,2013
8200-FY14-031
Mr. Scott T. Anderson, Director
State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste
195 N.1950 W.
P.O. Box 144880
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4880
Attention: JeffVandel
Re: ATK Launch Systems-Promontory EPA ID number UTD009081357
Minuteman Missile Liner and Insulation Information as Requested
- Request for Claim of Business Confidentiality
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Enclosed is the information request by the Utah Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste
("UDSHW" or the "Division") regarding the liner, insulation and propellant components
of the Minuteman Missiles that are manufactured and occasionally treated by open
burning at our facility.
ATK Launch Systems Inc. ("ATK") requests that the information accompanying this
letter be protected as business confidential information as allowed under Utah Code
Section 63G-2-305. ATK specifically request that the information associated with this
letter be protected as per Utah Code Section 63G-2-309 for the following reasons:
1) The accompanying information contains specific information concerning the
ingredients and formulations of ATK propellants, explosives and rocket motors
which are considered proprietary and should be protected as trade secrets and
intellectual property.
2) The accompanying information contains technical data within the definition of the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and is subject to the export
control laws of the U.S. Government. Transfer of this data by any means to a
foreign person, whether in the U.S. or abroad, without an export license or other
approval from the U.S. Department of State is prohibited."
If you have any further questions regarding this request, please contact Blair Palmer at
[phone].
Sincerely
y^fooiA^—-
George E. Gooch, Manager
Environmental Services
Division of
Solid and Hazardous Waste
JUL 1 2 2013
7013
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