ML12227A569

R.E. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant - Acceptance Review for Amendment Request for Approval of Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule

ML12227A569
Person / Time
Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	07/25/2011
From:	Thadani M Plant Licensing Branch IV
To:	O'Farrill J Entergy Nuclear Operations
Thadani M
References
TAC ME9114
Download: ML12227A569 (2)

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From: Thadani, Mohan To: O"Farrill, Jorge Cc: Boyle, Patrick; Lingam, Siva; Goldstein, Kay

Subject:

Request for approval of license amendment revising the milestone 6 of the Physical Security License Condition.

Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:02:00 AM Jorge:

Please find below the result of the NRC acceptance review of your LAR dated June 2, 2012.

Thanks.

Mohan C Thadani Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (301) 415-1476 Mohan.Thadani@nrc.gov Vice President, Operations Entergy Nuclear Operations Inc.

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 10393

SUBJECT:

R.E. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - ACCEPTANCE REVIEW FOR AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CYBER SECURITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE(TAC NO. ME9114)

Dear Sir or Madam:

By letter dated June 2, 2012,(ADAMS Accession No. ML121780518), Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy) requested the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff approval of an amendment to the Facility Operating Licensee for FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF). Entergy is planning to implement the milestone 6 of the implementation scheme requirements in a slightly different manner than described in the approved implementation schedule.

The proposed amendment would revise the existing operating license condition for JAF to reference a change to implementation schedule scope milestone 6. Milestone 6 requires the identification, documentation, and implementation of cyber security controls for critical digital assets (CADs).

The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff=s acceptance review of this amendment request. The acceptance review was performed to determine if there is sufficient technical information in scope and depth to allow the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review. The acceptance review is also intended to

identify whether the application has any readily apparent information insufficiencies in its characterization of the regulatory requirements or the licensing basis of the plant.

Consistent with Section 50.90 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), an amendment to the license (including the technical specifications) must fully describe the changes requested, and following as far as applicable, the form prescribed for original applications. Section 50.34 of 10 CFR addresses the content of technical information required. This section stipulates that the submittal address the design and operating characteristics, unusual or novel design features, and principal safety considerations.

The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it does provide technical information in sufficient detail to enable the staff to proceed with its detailed technical review and make an independent assessment regarding the acceptability of the proposed amendment in terms of regulatory requirements and the protection of public health and safety and the environment. If additional information is needed for the staff to complete its technical review, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Mohan C Thadani Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (301) 415-1476 Mohan.Thadani@nrc.gov