ML19326C823

Comments on J Burnham .Discusses Physical Security Requirements,Implementation & Visitor Ctrs Providing Educational Opportunities at Facilities

ML19326C823
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	10/18/1977
From:	Fouchard J NRC OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS (OPA)
To:	Jeanne Johnston SENATE
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NUDOCS 8004280752
Download: ML19326C823 (1)

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We have been asked to reply to your October 4 communicition

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forwarding a copy of Mr. Jerry Burnham's September 27 letter

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gent physical security plans-primarily to preveat acts'of j; sabotage which could cause releases of radie"ctivity' to the i.4}'D..

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ment which describes our physical security requirements inW more detail.

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visits to nuclear power facilities,.because of circumstances in addition to the neces'sity to withhold the details ^of.

.O individual plans from public disclosure--many utilities have f found that it is impractical to conduct public tours of their m,

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