ML110540330

Response to Request for Additional Information (Rai), Dated January 5, 2011 on the Cyber Security Plan

ML110540330
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	02/15/2011
From:	Rich Smith Entergy Nuclear Operations
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
2.11.005
Download: ML110540330 (4)

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S' Entergy Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360 Robert G. Smith, P.E.

Site Vice President February 15, 2011 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555

SUBJECT:

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Docket No. 50-293 License No. DPR-35 Response to Request for Additional Information (RAI), dated January 5, 2011 on the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Cyber Security Plan

References:

1. Entergy Letter No. 2.10.051 to NRC, "Revision of Commitment to Supplement the Cyber Security Plan Regarding Balance-of-Plant Systems Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station", dated November 30, 2010

2. NRC Letter No.1.11.001, "Request For Additional Information to Support the Review of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Cyber Security Plan" (ID: 2.10.034)

(TAC NO. ME4351), dated January 5, 2011 LETTER NUMBER: 2.11.005

Dear Sir or Madam:

By Reference 1, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) deferred the supplement to the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) Cyber Security Plan until after the NRC staff has provided direction on further revision. By Reference 2, the NRC issued requests for additional information (RAI) on the PNPS Cyber Security Plan with responses due by February 15, 2011.

Entergy's responses to the RAI are provided in Attachment 1. Changes to Section 4.3, "Defense-In-Depth Protective Strategies," of the PNPS Cyber Security Plan will be made in accordance with the RAI responses as described in Attachment 1. In addition to Reference 1 resolution, other common industry issues are being resolved (i.e., cyber security records retention and implementation schedules); therefore, the PNPS Cyber Security Plan containing the changes due to the RAI responses will be submitted concurrently with the common industry issue resolutions. (See Attachment 2, List of Regulatory Commitments)

Entergy requests that Attachment 1 which contains security-related information, be withheld

• from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390.

This letter contains security-related information - Attachment 1 is withheld from public disclosure per 10 CFR 2.390

2.11.005 Page 2 of 2 This letter contains security-related information - Attachment 1 is withheld from public disclosure per 10 CFR 2.390 The new commitment contained in this submittal is summarized in Attachment 2. Should you have any questions concerning this letter, or require additional information, please contact me.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on February 15, 2011 Sincerely, G. SmitE 4 b Vice VSi President RGS/rmb Attachments: 1. Response to Requests for Additional Information (2 pages)

2. List of Regulatory Commitments (1 page) cc:

Mr. William M. Dean Mr. Richard V. Guzman, Project Manager Regional Administrator, Region 1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 475 Allendale Road U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Mail Stop O-8-C2 (w/o Attachments) Washington, DC 20555 Sr. Resident Inspector, Pilgrim Station Mr. John Giarrusso, Jr.

Nuclear Preparedness Manager Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency 400 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702

Attachment 2 2.11.005 List of Regulatory Commitments (1 page) to 2.11.005 Page 1 of 1 List of Regulatory Commitments The following table identifies those actions committed to by Entergy in this document. Any other statements in this submittal are provided for information purposes and are not considered to be regulatory commitments.

TYPE SCHEDULED COMMITMENT COMMIMENTDATE(Check One) COMPLETION ONE-TIME CONTINUING ACTION COMPLIANCE (If Required)

Changes to Section 4.3, X To be determined "Defense-In-Depth Protective once other common Strategies," of the Pilgrim Nuclear industry issues are Power Station (PNPS) Cyber Security resolved as Plan will be made in accordance with explained in the the RAI responses as described in cover letter. .