PNP 2014-052, Response to Request for Additional Information for License Amendment Request - Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule
| ML14142A296 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  (DPR-020) |
| Issue date: | 05/22/2014 |
| From: | Vitale A Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| PNP 2014-052 | |
| Download: ML14142A296 (3) | |
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Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Palisades Nuclear Plant
27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway Covert, Ml 49043-9530 Tel 269 764 2000 Anthony J. Vitale Site Vice President PNP 2014-052 May 22, 2014 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
SUBJECT:
Response to Request for Additional Information for License Amendment Request Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule Palisades Nuclear Plant Docket 50-255 License No. DPR-20
REFERENCES:
1.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. letter, PNP 2013-086, License Amendment Request - Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule, dated December 30, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13364A328).
2.
NRC Electronic Mail, Request for Additional Information Palisades
- LAR - Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule
- MF3303, dated April 30, 2014.
Dear Sir or Madam:
In Reference 1, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (ENO) submitted a request for an amendment to the operating license for Palisades Nuclear Plant (PNP). This request provided details about the impact of the additional time requested for completion of Milestone 8 on the effectiveness of the overall cyber security program in the context of milestones already completed.
In Reference 2, the NRC provided a request for additional information (RAI) concerning the license amendment request.
The ENO response to the RAI in Reference 2 is provided in the attachment.
The information provided in this submittal is clarifying or administrative and does not impact the conclusions of the no significant hazards consideration determination previously provided in Reference 1.
PNP 2014-052 May 22,2014 Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Palisades Nuclear Plant 27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway Covert, MI 49043-9530 Tel 269764 2000 Anthony J. Vitale Site Vice President U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission A TIN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
SUBJECT:
Response to Request for Additional Information for License Amendment Request - Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule Palisades Nuclear Plant Docket 50-255 License No. DPR-20
REFERENCES:
- 1.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. letter, PNP 2013-086, License Amendment Request - Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule, dated December 30,2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13364A328).
- 2.
NRC Electronic Mail, Request for Additional Information -
Palisades - LAR - Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule
- MF3303, dated April 30, 2014.
Dear Sir or Madam:
In Reference 1, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (ENO) submitted a request for an amendment to the operating license for Palisades Nuclear Plant (PNP). This request provided details about the impact of the additional time requested for completion of Milestone 8 on the effectiveness of the overall cyber security program in the context of milestones already completed.
In Reference 2, the NRC provided a request for additional information (RAI) concerning the license amendment request.
The ENO response to the RAI in Reference 2 is provided in the attachment.
The information provided in this submittal is clarifying or administrative and does not impact the conclusions of the no significant hazards consideration determination previously provided in Reference 1.
PNP 2014-052 Page 2 of 2 A copy of this response has been provided to the designated representative of the State of Michigan.
This letter contains no new or revised commitments.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on May 22, 2014.
Sincerely, v/js7
Attachment:
Response to Request for Additional Information for License Amendment Request Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule cc:
Administrator, Region III, USNRC Project Manager, Palisades, USNRC Resident Inspector, Palisades, USN RC State of Michigan PNP 2014-052 Page 2 of 2 A copy of this response has been provided to the designated representative of the State of Michigan.
This letter contains no new or revised commitments.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on May 22,2014.
Sincerely, ajv/jse
Attachment:
Response to Request for Additional Information for License Amendment Request - Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule cc:
Administrator, Region III, USNRC Project Manager, Palisades, USNRC Resident Inspector, Palisades, USNRC State of Michigan
ATTACHMENT RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST CYBER SECURITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE A NRC electronic request for additional information (RAI) was received by electronic mail on April 30, 2014, concerning the Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (ENO) license amendment request (LAR) in the reference below. This LAR provided details about the impact of the additional time requested for completion of Milestone 8 on the effectiveness of the overall cyber security program in the context of milestones already completed.
Reference:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. letter, PNP 2013-086, License Amendment Request - Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule, dated December 30, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13364A328).
The ENO response to the RAI is provided below.
NRC Request (April 30, 2014) 1.
The LAR provides details about the impact of the additional time requested on the effectiveness of the overall cyber security program in the context of milestones already completed. However, the information provided does not include information about Milestone 5) Implement obseniation and identification of obvious cyber related tampering to existing insider mitigation rounds by incorporating the appropriate elements. Milestone 5) was scheduled for completion no later than December 31, 2012. Provide details about the impact of the additional time requested on the effectiveness of the overall cyber security program in the context of Milestone 5.
ENO Response 1.
In addition to the information provided in Section 3.0, Criterion 4 of Attachment 1 to the reference above, Milestones 5, 6, and 7 were completed by December 31, 2012, and are not impacted by the additional time required for completion of Milestone 8. Therefore, the extension request has no impact on Milestones 5, 6, and 7.
Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST - CYBER SECURITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE A NRC electronic request for additional information (RAI) was received by electronic mail on April 30, 2014, concerning the Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (ENO) license amendment request (LAR) in the reference below. This LAR provided details about the impact of the additional time requested for completion of Milestone 8 on the effectiveness of the overall cyber security program in the context of milestones already completed.
Reference:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. letter, PNP 2013-086, License Amendment Request - Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule, dated December 30, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13364A328).
The ENO response to the RAI is provided below.
NRC Request (April 30, 2014)
- 1.
The LAR provides details about the impact of the additional time requested on the effectiveness of the overall cyber security program in the context of milestones already completed. However, the information provided does not include information about Milestone 5) Implement observation and identification of obvious cyber related tampering to existing insider mitigation rounds by incorporating the appropriate elements. Milestone 5) was scheduled for completion no later than December 31, 2012. Provide details about the impact of the additional time requested on the effectiveness of the overall cyber security program in the context of Milestone 5.
ENO Response
- 1.
In addition to the information provided in Section 3.0, Criterion 4 of Attachment 1 to the reference above, Milestones 5,6, and 7 were completed by December 31, 2012, and are not impacted by the additional time required for completion of Milestone 8. Therefore, the extension request has no impact on Milestones 5, 6, and 7.
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