ML082900636
| ML082900636 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades, Indian Point, Wolf Creek, Grand Gulf, Pilgrim, Arkansas Nuclear, River Bend, Vermont Yankee, Waterford, Big Rock Point, 05000230  |
| Issue date: | 10/28/2008 |
| From: | Lyon C Plant Licensing Branch IV |
| To: | Ford B Entergy Operations |
| Lyon C Fred, NRR/DORL/LPL4, 301-415-2296 | |
| References | |
| TAC MD9853, TAC MD9854, TAC MD9855, TAC MD9856, TAC MD9857, TAC MD9858, TAC MD9859, TAC MD9860, TAC MD9861, TAC MD9862 | |
| Download: ML082900636 (4) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555*0001 October 28, 2008 Mr. Bryan S. Ford Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety and Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc.
1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MI 39213-8298
SUBJECT:
ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNITS 1 AND 2, BIG ROCK POINT, GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1, INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNITS 1,2, AND 3, PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT, PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION, RIVER BEND STATION, UNIT 1, VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, AND WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 - USE OF PRIVATEL TELEPHONE SECURITY DEVICES FOR TRANSMISSION OF SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION (TAC NOS. MD9853 MD9862)
Dear Mr. Ford:
By letter dated September 30, 2008, you requested approval for the use of Privatel model 960V, software version 7.10 telephone security devices for the purpose of establishing protected telecommunications and transmitting encoded Safeguards Information (SGI) between authorized individuals over these protected telecommunication systems. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Certificate, Number 108, shows that the Privatel model 960V, software version 7.10 telephone device complies with Federal Information Processing Standards 140-1, "Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules" (FIPS 140-1).
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff finds the use of the Privatel model 960V, software version 7.10 telephone device is acceptable for processing and transmitting SGI electronically per your request, provided that NIST-validated Cryptographic Algorithms are used to encrypt data for electronic transmission. These algorithms are listed in the certificate with algorithm certificate numbers. The NIST website, http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm, should be checked to ensure that the Cryptographic Algorithms selected for encrypting data are continuously approved by NIST. The NRC approves only those Cryptographic Algorithms approved by NIST.
ThUS, if NIST no longer approves certain Cryptographic Algorithms, the NRC also does not approve use of that Cryptographic Algorithm.
Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Section 73.21 (g)(3) states, in part,
"... Safeguards Information shall be transmitted only by protected telecommunication circuits (including facsimile) approved by the NRC." The NRC considers those encryption systems that the NIST has determined to be in conformance with the Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules in Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2, as being acceptable. The Secretary of Commerce has made use of Cryptographic Module Validation Program products mandatory and binding for Federal agencies when a Federal agency determines that cryptography is necessary for protecting sensitive information.
B. Ford
- 2 Additionally, in accordance with 10 CFR 73.21 (a), the licensee is 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, including the use of encryption media for voice communications involving SGI, is mandatory and subject to inspection.
The NRC technical point of contact regarding the use of encryption devices is Eric Lee, Senior Security Specialist, Division of Security Policy, who can be reached at (301) 415-8099, or via e-mail at Eric.Lee@nrc.gov.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (301) 415-2296.
Sincerely, Carl. F. Lyon, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-313, 50-368, 50-155, 50-416,50-003, 50-247, 50-286, 50-255, 50-293, 50-458, 50-271, and 50-482 cc w/encl: See next page
Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1 Indian Point Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 Palisades Nuclear Plant Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant cc: Distribution via Listserv River Bend Station cc:
President of West Feliciana Police Jury P.O. Box 1921 St. Francisville, LA 70775 Mr. Jim Calloway Public Utility Commission of Texas 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78711-3326 Ms. H. Anne Plettinger 3456 Villa Rose Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Additional Distribution via Listserv Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 cc:
Parish President Council St. Charles Parish P.O. Box 302 Hahnville, LA 70057 Additional Distribution via Listserv
October 28, 2008 B. Ford
- 2 Additionally, in accordance with 10 CFR 73.21(a), the licensee is 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, including the use of encryption media for voice communications involving SGI, is mandatory and subject to inspection.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (301) 415-2296.
Sincerely, IRAI Carl. F. Lyon, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-313, 50-368, 50-155, 50-416,50-003,50-247,50-286,50-255, 50-293, 50-458, 50-271, and 50-482 cc w/encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
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