ML020990117
| ML020990117 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oconee, Mcguire, Catawba, McGuire  |
| Issue date: | 04/22/2002 |
| From: | Olshan L NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD2 |
| To: | Canady K Duke Energy Corp |
| Olshan L N, NRR/DLPM, 415-1419 | |
| References | |
| TAC MB4718, TAC MB4719, TAC MB4720, TAC MB4721, TAC MB4722, TAC MB4723, TAC MB4724 | |
| Download: ML020990117 (7) | |
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April 22, 2002 Mr. K. S. Canady Vice President - Nuclear Engineering Division Duke Energy Corporation Post Office Box 1006 Charlotte, NC 28201-1006
SUBJECT:
USE OF PROTECTED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION OF SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION RE: CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2; MCGUIRE NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2; OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 (TAC NOS. MB4718, MB4719, MB4720, MB4721, MB4722, MB4723 AND MB4724)
Dear Mr. Canady:
By letter dated March 18, 2002, you requested approval in accordance with 10 CFR 73.21(g)(3), for the use of protected telecommunications for the transmission of Safeguards Information among your three plants and your corporate offices in Charlotte, North Carolina. You requested approval for the use of Privatel Model 960v from L-3 Communications Systems.
On July 17, 1995, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) established the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) that validates cryptographic modules to Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-1 (Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules), and other FIPS cryptography based standards. The CMVP is a joint effort between NIST and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) of the Government of Canada. Products validated as conforming to FIPS 140-1 are accepted by the Federal agencies of both countries for the protection of sensitive information. Vendors of cryptographic modules use independent accredited testing laboratories to test their modules. NISTs Computer Security Division and CSE jointly serve as the validation authorities for the program validating the test results. Currently, there are four National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program accredited laboratories that perform FIPS 140-1 compliance testing, three in the U.S.
and one in Canada. The Secretary of Commerce has made FIPS 140-1 mandatory and binding for U.S. Federal agencies and organizations. The standard is specifically applicable when a Federal agency determines that cryptography is necessary for protecting sensitive information.
This protection involves situations where products containing a cryptographic module are used when designing, acquiring, and implementing cryptographic-based security systems. FIPS 140-1 is applicable if the module is incorporated in a product, application or functions as a standalone device.
The Privatel Model 960v is validated to FIPS 140-1 and is Number 108 on the Cryptographic Modules Validation List. Therefore, this use of this product would be an acceptable method for protecting the telecommunication of U.S. Government sensitive information such as unclassified Safeguards Information.
Approval of the Privatel Model 960v encryption system is contingent upon continued NIST approval.
NRC approval of your request applies only to use of the Privatel Model 960v to provide an encyption media for voice communications involving Safeguards Information and is contingent upon your continuous compliance with the provisions of 10 CFR 73.21, Requirements for the protection of safeguards information. In accordance with 10 CFR 73.21(a), you are required to establish and maintain an information protection system that satisfies 10 CFR 73.21(b) through (i). Compliance with the provisions of 10 CFR 73.21 is inspectable.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 301 415-1419.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Leonard N. Olshan, Senior Project Manager, Section 1 Project Directorate II Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-413, 50-414, 50-369, 50-370, 50-269, 50-270, and 50-287 cc: See next page NRC approval of your request applies only to use of the Privatel Model 960v to provide an encyption media for voice communications involving Safeguards Information and is contingent upon your continuous compliance with the provisions of 10 CFR 73.21, Requirements for the protection of safeguards information. In accordance with 10 CFR 73.21(a), you are required to establish and maintain an information protection system that satisfies 10 CFR 73.21(b) through (i). Compliance with the provisions of 10 CFR 73.21 is inspectable.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 301 415-1419.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Leonard N. Olshan, Senior Project Manager, Section 1 Project Directorate II Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-413, 50-414, 50-369, 50-370, 50-269, 50-270, and 50-287 cc: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
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Catawba Nuclear Station cc:
Mr. Gary Gilbert Regulatory Compliance Manager Duke Energy Corporation 4800 Concord Road York, South Carolina 29745 Ms. Lisa F. Vaughn Legal Department (PB05E)
Duke Energy Corporation 422 South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28201-1006 Anne Cottingham, Esquire Winston and Strawn 1400 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Number 1 1427 Meadowwood Boulevard P. O. Box 29513 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626 County Manager of York County York County Courthouse York, South Carolina 29745 Piedmont Municipal Power Agency 121 Village Drive Greer, South Carolina 29651 Ms. Karen E. Long Assistant Attorney General North Carolina Department of Justice P. O. Box 629 Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 Elaine Wathen, Lead REP Planner Division of Emergency Management 116 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-1335 North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation P. O. Box 27306 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 4830 Concord Road York, South Carolina 29745 Virgil R. Autry, Director Division of Radioactive Waste Management Bureau of Land and Waste Management Department of Health and Environmental Control 2600 Bull Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201-1708 Mr. C. Jeffrey Thomas Manager - Nuclear Regulatory Licensing Duke Energy Corporation 526 South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28201-1006 Saluda River Electric P. O. Box 929 Laurens, South Carolina 29360 Mr. Peter R. Harden, IV VP-Customer Relations and Sales Westinghouse Electric Company 6000 Fairview Road 12th Floor Charlotte, North Carolina 28210 Catawba Nuclear Station
cc:
Mr. T. Richard Puryear Owners Group (NCEMC)
Duke Energy Corporation 4800 Concord Road York, South Carolina 29745 Richard M. Fry, Director Division of Radiation Protection North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 3825 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609-7721
McGuire Nuclear Station cc:
Ms. Lisa F. Vaughn Legal Department (PBO5E)
Duke Energy Corporation 422 South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28201-1006 County Manager of Mecklenburg County 720 East Fourth Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Michael T. Cash Regulatory Compliance Manager Duke Energy Corporation McGuire Nuclear Site 12700 Hagers Ferry Road Huntersville, North Carolina 28078 Anne Cottingham, Esquire Winston and Strawn 1400 L Street, NW.
Washington, DC 20005 Senior Resident Inspector c/o U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 12700 Hagers Ferry Road Huntersville, North Carolina 28078 Dr. John M. Barry Mecklenburg County Department of Environmental Protection 700 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Mr. Peter R. Harden, IV VP-Customer Relations and Sales Westinghouse Electric Company 6000 Fairview Road 12th Floor Charlotte, North Carolina 28210 Ms. Karen E. Long Assistant Attorney General North Carolina Department of Justice P. O. Box 629 Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 Mr. C. Jeffrey Thomas Manager - Nuclear Regulatory Licensing Duke Energy Corporation 526 South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28201-1006 Elaine Wathen, Lead REP Planner Division of Emergency Management 116 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-1335 Mr. Richard M. Fry, Director Division of Radiation Protection North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 3825 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609-7721 Mr. T. Richard Puryear Owners Group (NCEMC)
Duke Energy Corporation 4800 Concord Road York, South Carolina 29745
Oconee Nuclear Station cc:
Ms. Lisa F. Vaughn Legal Department (PBO5E)
Duke Energy Corporation 422 South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28201-1006 Anne W. Cottingham, Esquire Winston and Strawn 1400 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 Manager, LIS NUS Corporation 2650 McCormick Drive, 3rd Floor Clearwater, Florida 34619-1035 Senior Resident Inspector U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 7812B Rochester Highway Seneca, South Carolina 29672 Mr. Henry Porter, Director Division of Radioactive Waste Management Bureau of Land and Waste Management Department of Health and Environmental Control 2600 Bull Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201-1708 Mr. Michael A. Schoppman Framatome ANP 1911 North Ft. Myer Drive Suite 705 Rosslyn, VA 22209 Mr. L. E. Nicholson Compliance Manager Duke Energy Corporation Oconee Nuclear Site 7800 Rochester Highway Seneca, South Carolina 29672 Ms. Karen E. Long Assistant Attorney General North Carolina Department of Justice P. O. Box 629 Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 Mr. C. Jeffrey Thomas Manager - Nuclear Regulatory Licensing Duke Energy Corporation 526 South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28201-1006 Mr. Richard M. Fry, Director Division of Radiation Protection North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 3825 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609-7721 Mr. Peter R. Harden, IV VP-Customer Relations and Sales Westinghouse Electric Company 6000 Fairview Road 12th Floor Charlotte, North Carolina 28210