ML053220064
| ML053220064 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Kewaunee  |
| Issue date: | 12/08/2005 |
| From: | Jaffe D Plant Licensing Branch III-2 |
| To: | Christian D Dominion Energy Kewaunee |
| Jaffe D, NRR/DLPM, 415-1439 | |
| References | |
| TAC MC7551 | |
| Download: ML053220064 (4) | |
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December 8, 2005 Mr. David A. Christian Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Innsbrook Technical Center 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711
SUBJECT:
KEWAUNEE POWER STATION - USE OF PROTECTED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION OF SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION (TAC NO. MC7551)
Dear Mr. Christian:
By letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) dated July 11, 2005, as supplemented by letter dated November 30, 2005, you requested approval, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Section 73.21(g)(3), for the use of protected telecommunications for the transmission of Safeguards Information for Kewaunee Power Station. Specifically, you requested approval for the use of the Privatel Model 960v encryption system from L-3 Communications Systems using software verison v7.10.
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. NIST's 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, using software verison v7.10, 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.
D. Christian Approval of the Privatel Model 960v encryption system is contingent upon continued NIST approval.
The NRC approval of your request applies only to use of the Privatel Model 960v, using software version v7.10, to provide an encryption 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 subject to inspection.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-1439.
Sincerely,
/RA/
David H. Jaffe, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch III-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-305 cc: See next page
ML053220064 OFFICE NRR/LPL3-1/PM NRR/LPL3-1/LA NSIR/DNS/RSS/SC NRR/LPL3-1/BC NAME DJaffe THarris SMorris LRaghavan DATE 12/5/05 12/2/05 12/5/05 12/8/05
Kewaunee Power Station cc:
Resident Inspectors Office U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission N490 Hwy 42 Kewaunee, WI 54216-9510 Regional Administrator Region III U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 801 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60532-4351 David Zellner Chairman - Town of Carlton N2164 County B Kewaunee, WI 54216 Mr. Jeffery Kitsembel Electric Division Public Service Commission of Wisconsin PO Box 7854 Madison, WI 53707-7854 Mr. Michael G. Gaffney Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc.
Kewaunee Power Station N490 Hjghway 42 Kewaunee, WI 54216 Mr. Chris L. Funderburk Director, Nuclear Licensing and Operations Support Innsbrook Technical Center 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711 Mr. Thomas L. Breene Dominon Energy Kewaunee, Inc.
Kewaunee Power Station N490 Highway 42 Kewaunee, WI 54216 Ms. Lillian M. Cuoco, Esq.
Senior Counsel Dominion Resources Services, Inc.
Millstone Power Station Building 475, 5th Floor Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Plant Manager Kewaunee Power Station N490 Highway 42 Kewaunee, WI 54216-9511