ML20056B424
| ML20056B424 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 08/15/1990 |
| From: | Carr K NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Foley T, Quayle J HOUSE OF REP., SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, SENATE, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE |
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| NUDOCS 9008280264 | |
| Download: ML20056B424 (5) | |
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CHAIRMAN The Honorable J. Danforth Quayle President of the United *,tates Senate Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Presioent:
I am enclosing the report on the nondisclosure of. Safeguards Information by the Nuclear Regulatory Comission (NRC).for the quarter ending June 30, 1990. This information is submitted in accordance with the provisions of 3
Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of-1954, as amended.
The report describes one occasion during this reporting period when the FPC withheld from public disclosure information which could reveal details of an alarm system showing the location of intrusion detection devices, on-site communications systems, patrol schedules for members of the security organization, size of the on-site reserve forces, and the identity of off-site forces at a facility.
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August 15, 1990 CHAlHMAN The Honorable Thomas S. Foley Speaker of the Uniteo States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Speaker:
I am enclosing the report on the nondisclosure of Safeguards Information by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the quarter ending June 30, 1990. This information is submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. The report describes one occasion during this reporting period when the NRC withheld from public disclosure information which could reveal details of an alarm systen showing the location of intrusion detection devices, on-site communications systems, patrol schedules for members of the security organization, size of the oa-site reserve forces, and the identity of off-site forces at a facility.
Sincerely, wwh.b Kenneth M. Carr
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i hUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION QUARTERLY REPORT ON N0NDISCLOSURE OF SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, prohibits the unauthorized disclosure of specific types of Safeguards Information. This section also directs the Nuclear Regulatory Connission (NRC) to prescribe such regulations as necessary to prohibit the unauthorized disclosure of Safeguards Information. NRC's regulations implementing Section 147 were published in the Federal Register on October 22, 1981 (46 FR 51718).
Section 147 also requires that the NRC report on a quarterly basis the Commission's application during that period of every regulation or order prescribed or issued under this section. As required by Section 147, the item noted below indicates the Safeguards Information withheld from public disclosure under the provisions of the implementing regulations during the period April 1, 1990, through June 30, 1990.
During the reporting perio.1, the following information was withheld from disclosure under one Freedom of Information Act request:
Type of Information Withheld On one occasion, the NR' withheld from public disclosure information which could reveal detai's of an alarm system showing the location of intrusion detection devices, on-site communications systems, aatrol schedules for members of the security organization, size of tie on-site-reserve forces, and the identity of off-site forces at a facility, tmauthorized Disclosure Could Have Adverse Impact The public di:-losure of this type of information could significantly increase the probability of unauthorized entry into the plant, and the information could be of considerable value to a potential saboteur in considering or planning a sabotage attempt.
Assurance That Only the Minimum Amount of Information was Withheld The withholding of this type of Safeguards Information does not deny the public basic information concerning the level of protection afforded material at facilities but does leave information gaps.
A line-by-line review of the documents was conducted to ensure that only the minimum amount of information was withheld.
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i ATTACHMENT IDENTIFYING SPECIFIC TYPES OF INFORMATION l
PROTECTED FROM UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE 1
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Physical Protection at Fixed Sites Information not otherwise classified as Restricted Data or National Security Information relating to the protection of facilities that process formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material at power reactors.
'Specifically:
(i)
The composite physical security plan for the nuclear facility or site.
(ii)
Site specific drawings, diagrams, sketches, or maps that substantially represent the final design features of the physical protection system.
(iii)
Details of alarm system layouts showing location of intrusion detection devices, alarm assessment equipment, alarm system wiring, emergency power sources, and duress alarms.
(iv)
Written physical security orders and procedures for members of the security organization, duress codes, and patrol schedules.
(v)
Details of the on-site and off-site con.munications systems that are used for security purposes.
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Lock combinations and mcchanical key design.
(vii)
Documents and other matter that contain lists or locations of certain safety-related equipment explicitly identified in the documents as vital for purposes of physical protection, as contained in physical security plans, safeguards contingency plans, or plant specific safeguards analyses for production or utilization facilities.
(viii)
The composite safeguards contingency plan for the facility or site.
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Those portions of the facility guard qualification and training plan which disclose features of the physical security system or response procedures.
(x)
Response plans to specific threats detailirg size, disposition, response time, and armament of responding forces.
(xi)
Size, armament, and disposition of~on-site reserve forras.
(xii)
Size, identity, armament, and arrival times of off-sitt forces committed to respond to safeguards emergencies.
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physical Protection in Transit
?nformation not otherwise classified as Restricted Data or National Security Information relative to.he protection of shipments of formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material and spent fuel.
Specifically:
(i)
The composite transportation physical security plan.
(ii)'
Schedules and itineraries for specific shipments.
(Routesand quantit.ies for shipments of spent fuel are not withheld from public disclosure. Schedules for spent fuel shipments may be released 10 days after the last shipment of a current series.)
(iii)
Details of vehicle imobilization features, intrusion alarm devices, and communication systems.
(iv)
Arrangements with and capabilities of local police response forces, and locations of safe havens.
(v)
Details regarding limitations of radio-telephone comunications.
(vi) procedures for response to safeguards emergencies.
3.
Insnections, Audits, and Evaluations Information not otherwise classified as Restricted Data or National Security Information relating to safeguards inspection and reports.
Specifically:
Portions of safeguards inspection reports, evaluations, audits, or investigations that contain details of a licensee's or applicant's physical security system or that disclose uncorrected defects, weaknesses, or vulnerabilities in the system.
Information regardino defects, weaknesses, or vulnerabilities may be released after i
corrections have been made. Reports of investigations may be l
released after the investigation has been completed, unless withheld
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