ML20125C725
| ML20125C725 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 11/02/1992 |
| From: | Rathbun D NRC OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS (OCA) |
| To: | Graham B, Kostmayer P, Sharp P HOUSE OF REP., ENERGY & COMMERCE, HOUSE OF REP., ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSE OF REP., INTERIOR & INSULAR AFFAIRS |
| References | |
| CCS, NUDOCS 9212140052 | |
| Download: ML20125C725 (8) | |
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November 2, 1992 The Honorable Peter H.
Kostmayer, Chairman Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs United States House of Representatives Washington, D.
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
I am pleased to submit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's report on the nondisclosure of Safeguards Information for the quarter ending September 30, 1992, as required by Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
The report describes two occasions during this period when the NRC withheld from public disclosure the locations of intrusion-detection devices and alarm assessment equipment; size and-armament of on-site reserve forces; and portions of a safeguards inspection report that discloses uncorrected weaknesses in the security system.
Sincerely,
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Rathbun, Director office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
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3 November 2, 1992 The Honorable Philip R.
Sharp, Chairman Subcommittee on Energy and Power Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
I am pleased to submit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's report on the nondisclosure of Safeguards Information for the quarter ending September 30, 1992, as required by Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
The report describes two occasions during this period when the NRC withheld from public disclosure the locations of intrusion -
detection devices and alarm assessment equipment; size and armament of on-site reserve forces; and portions of a safeguards inppection report that discloses uncorrected weaknesses in'the security system.
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Dennis K. Rathbun, Director office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
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Representative Carlos J.
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5 November 2, 1992 The Honorable Bob Graham, Chairman Subcommittee on Nuclear Regulation Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
Dear Mr. Chairman:
I am pleased to submit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's report on the nondisclosure of Safeguards Information for the quarter ending September 30, 1992, as required by Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
The report describes two occasions during this period when the NRC withheld from public disclosure the locations of intrusion-detection devices and alarm assessment equipment; size and armament of on-site reserve forces; and portions of a safeguards inspection report that discloses uncorrected weaknesses in the security system.
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Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
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9 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION QUARTERLY REPORT ON NONDISCLOSURE 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 Commission 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 items noted below indicate the Safeguards Information withheld from public disclosure under the provisions of the implementing regulations during the period July 1,
1992, through September 30, 1992.
During the reporting period, the following information was withheld.from disclosure under two Freedom of Information Act requests:
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Type of Information Withheld On one occasion, the NRC withheld from public disclosure the-locations of intrusion-detection devices and alarm assessment equipment, and the size and armament of on-site reserve forces at a nuclear power plant.
Unauthorized Disclosure could Have Adverse Imnact The public disclosure 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.
A line-by-3:
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only the minimum amount of information was withheld.'
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On one occasion, the NRC withheld from public disclosure portions of a safeguards inspection report that discloses uncorrected weaknesses in the security system at a nuclear power plant.
Unauthorized Disclosure Could Have Adverse Imnact The public disclosure 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 Oniv The Minimun 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 af forded material at facilities.
A line-by-line review of the documents was conducted to ensure that only the minimum amount of information was withheld.
t ATTACHMENT IDENTIFYING SPECIFIC TYPES OF INFORMATION PROTECTED FROM UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE.
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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 sacurity 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, I
and patrol schedules.
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Details of the onsite and offsite communications systems that are used for security purposes.
(vi)
Lock combinations and mechanical key design.
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Documents and ouser matter that contain lists or -
iocations 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.
(ix)
Those portions of the facility guard qualification and training plan which disclose f eatures ' of: the physical security system or response prer:dures.
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Response plans to specific threats detailing size, disposition, response time, and armament of responding forces, j
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Size, armament, and disposition of onsite reserve I
forces.
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- Size, identity,
- armament, and arrival times of offsite forces' committed-to respond to safeguards emergencies.
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Information not otherwise classified as Restricted Data or National Security Information relative to the protection.of shipments of-formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material and spent fuel.
Specifically:
(1)
The composite transportation physical security plan.
(ii)
Schedules and - itineraries for specific shipments.
(Routes and quantities for shipments of spent fuel' are not >ithheld from public disclosure.
Scl.edules for spent fuel shipments may _ be ' released 10 days after the last shipment of.a current series.)_
(iii)
Details of vehicle-
!Omobilization-
- features, intrusion alarm devices, L./ communication systems.
(iv)
Arrangements with anci capabilities of local police response forces, and 1.ocations of, safe havens.
(v)
Details regarding limitation-radio-telephone communications.
(vi)
Procedures for response.to safeguards emergencies.
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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
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or vulnerabilities in the system.
Information regarding defects, weaknesson, or vulnorabilities may be released after corrections have been made.
' Reports of investigations may be-released after the investigation-has been completed, unless withheld pursuant to other authorities; for example, the-Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.
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