ML021210490
| ML021210490 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Millstone  |
| Issue date: | 05/16/2002 |
| From: | Richard Ennis NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD1 |
| To: | Price J Dominion Nuclear Connecticut |
| Ennis R, NRR/DLPM, 415-1420 | |
| References | |
| TAC MB4882, TAC MB4883, TAC MB4884 | |
| Download: ML021210490 (6) | |
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May 16, 2002 Mr. J. A. Price Vice President - Nuclear Technical Services - Millstone Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
c/o Mr. David A. Smith Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT, 06385
SUBJECT:
USE OF PROTECTED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION OF SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION RE: MILLSTONE NUCLEAR POWER STATION, UNIT NOS. 1, 2, AND 3 (TAC NOS. MB4882, MB4883, AND MB4884)
Dear Mr. Price:
By letter dated April 19, 2002, you requested approval, pursuant to 10 CFR 73.21(g)(3), for the use of protected telecommunications for the transmission of Safeguards Information for Millstone Nuclear Power Station, Unit Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Specifically, you requested approval for the use of the Privatel Model 960v encryption system 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 or 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, the use of this product is an acceptable method for protecting the telecommunication of U.S. Government sensitive information such as unclassified Safeguards Information.
J. Price Approval of the Privatel Model 960v encryption system is contingent upon continued NIST approval.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's 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) 415-1420.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard B. Ennis, Sr. Project Manager, Section 2 Project Directorate I Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-245, 50-336, and 50-423 cc: See next page
ML021210490 OFFICE PDI-2/PM PDI-2/PM PDIV-2/PM PDI-2/LA NAME REnnis VNerses JHickman TClark DATE 5/2/02 5/6/02 5/5/02 5/5/02 OFFICE OCIO/ADD/D NSIR/SC OGC PDI-2/SC NAME JSchaeffer LSilvious RHoefling JClifford DATE 5/7/02 5/7/02 5/14/02 5/16/02
Millstone Nuclear Power Station Units 1, 2, and 3 cc:
Ms. L. M. Cuoco Senior Nuclear Counsel Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Edward L. Wilds, Jr., Ph.D.
Director, Division of Radiation Department of Environmental Protection 79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106-5127 Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 First Selectmen Town of Waterford 15 Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Mr. W. R. Matthews Vice President and Senior Nuclear Executive - Millstone Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Mr. Charles Brinkman, Manager Washington Nuclear Operations ABB Combustion Engineering 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, Suite 330 Rockville, MD 20852 Senior Resident Inspector Millstone Nuclear Power Station c/o U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. O. Box 513 Niantic, CT 06357 Mr. P. J. Parulis Manager - Nuclear Oversight Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Ernest C. Hadley, Esq.
P. O. Box 1104 West Falmouth, MA 02574-1104 Mr. John Markowicz Co-Chair Nuclear Energy Advisory Council 9 Susan Terrace Waterford, CT 06385 Mr. C. J. Schwarz Director - Nuclear Station Operations and Maintenance Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Mr. D. A. Smith Manager -Licensing Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Ms. Nancy Burton 147 Cross Highway Redding Ridge, CT 00870 Mr. D. J. Meekhoff Unit 1 General Manager Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385
Millstone Nuclear Power Station Units 1, 2, and 3 cc:
Mr. G. D. Hicks Director - Nuclear Station Safety and Licensing Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Mr. Evan W. Woollacott Co-Chair Nuclear Energy Advisory Council 128 Terrys Plain Road Simsbury, CT 06070 Mr. D. A. Christian Senior Vice President - Nuclear Operations and Chief Nuclear Officer Innsbrook Technical Center - 2SW 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060 Mr. William D. Meinert Nuclear Engineer Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company P.O. Box 426 Ludlow, MA 01056 Attorney Nicholas J. Scobbo, Jr.
Ferriter, Scobbo, Caruso, Rodophele, PC 75 State Street, 7th Floor Boston, MA 02108-1807 Mr. J. Alan Price Site Vice President - Millstone c/o Mr. David A. Smith Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Mr. S. E. Scace Director - Nuclear Engineering Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Mr. M. J. Wilson Manager - Nuclear Training Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Rope Ferry Road