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Sent: ~ ber 01, 2019 11:18 AM To: Haire, Mark

Subject:

FW: minimizing calls to duty officers during sleeping hours For your awareness.

From: Hoc, HOO X Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 11:16 AM To: Pearson, Laura <Laura.Pearson@nrc.gov>

Cc: Crouch, Howard <Howard.Crouch@nrc.gov>; Waugh, Andrew <Andrew.Waugh@nrc.gov>; Kennedy, Silas Richardson, Rebecca (b)(6) nrc.gov>

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Laura, Here is the guidance that your predecessor(s) provided to us with respect to immediate notifications to the ILTAB Duty Officer. The implication is that all other notifications to the duty officer will be during normal working hours. In our parlance, IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY means no matter the hour. Please feel free to provide us guidance on when, or if, we are ever to immediately notify the ILTAB duty officer of events. For instance, if only during emergencies, please specify what constitutes an emergency (Security EALs invoked by the licensee, armed response to the facility by LLEA, credible threat information, etc.)

1. IF notification involves activities which pose a potential direct or communicated threat to the site including, but not limited to:

Ongoing security events. {basis for the drone calls since they were loitering in the OCA)

Verbal/telephone/a-mail threats.

Bomb threats.

Threats to site employees.

Fence jumpers/intrusions.

Security barrier penetrations.

Discovery of weapons or explosives.

Event involving law enforcement response/investigation on the owner-controlled area (OCA) or watercraft exclusion areas.

Event involving FBI investigation.

Security-related media attention at any level.

Sabotage/Tampering THEN IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY:

ILTAB Duty Officer (Call List 24)

Regards, Howie Crouch Headquarters Operations Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

phone: 301-816-5100

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From: Kennedy, Silas Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 10:36 AM To: Hoc, HOO X <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>

Cc: Crouch, Howard <Howard.Crouch@nrc.gov>; Waugh, Andrew <Andrew Wau..&h@nrc.,ggv>; Pearson, Laura

<Laura.Pearson@nrc.gov>

Subject:

FW: minimizing calls to duty officers during sleeping hours HOO, Please place a note in the turnover log stating "Until further notice, do not call the ILTAB duty officer from 1O pm until 6 am for drone flyovers of Palo Verde. Send an email to ILTAB in the morning. This is specific to Palo Verde only. For all other licensed facilities, continue to follow HOO procedures until changes are made."

Thanks, Silas From: Pearson, Laura Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 8:09 AM To: Kennedy, Silas <Silas.Kennedy@nrc.pov>

Subject:

RE: minimizing calls to duty officers during sleeping hours Silas, can we temporarily halt calls to t he ILTAB duty officer about drones flying over this NPP in the wee hours, before we are able to make a permanent change to the procedures? There is nothing ILTAB can do about it at night, and if my staff has to be woken up about it each night, it will start to cause other problems for us. We have a small staff and having people out or late because they are not getting adequate sleep will impact our ability to get work done.

From:l(b)(6) I Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 6:36 .AM To: Pearson, Laura <Laura.Pearson @nrc,gov>

Subject:

RE: minimizing calls to duty officers during sleeping hours Thanks. Got another call last night at 12:30. Same place, same drones.

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From: Pearson, Laura Sent: Monda , Se tember 30, 2019 10:13 AM To: (b)(6)

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Subject:

RE: minimizing calls to duty officers during sleeping hours Andy, 6

Please work with l(bl( l Ito update HOO procedures to help minimize calls to ILTAB during the middle of the night. Please see emails below.

Thanks, Silas From: Pearson, Laura Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 9:43 AM . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

To: Kennedy, Silas <Silas.Kennedy@nrc.gov>;l(b)(B)

Subject:

RE: minimizing calls to duty officers during sleeping noOrs Thanks! ~ ls the POC.

From: Kennedy, Silas Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 9:25 AM To: Pearson, Laura <Laura.Pearson@nrc.gov>

Subject:

RE: minimizing calls to duty officers during sleeping hours Good Morning Laura, Probably the best way forward is to change the procedure to clearly state what ILTAB would like to be notified for immediately and notified in the morning (email). If you can give me a point of contact in your branch, I can have him work with one of my procedure leads to propose a change.

Silas Si!M"J::~

Chief, Operations Branch Division of Preparedness and Response Nuclear Security and Incident Response 301-287-0756 Work l(b)(6) IMobile From: Pearson, Laura Sent: M onday, September 30, 2019 9:18 AM To: Kennedy, Silas <Silas.Kennedy@nrc.gov>

Subject:

minimizing calls to duty officers during sleeping hours Silas, 3

Our folks got calls last night at 2am, which is correct per the procedure. However, I am wondering if there is a way to cut down on calls in the middle of the night for issues that ILTAB can't add value to. The call last night about drones is a good example-in the middle of the night, ILTAB can't really do anything about it anyway apart from say "ok thanks" and handle it in the morning. However, the call interrupts sleep, and then they are either groggy or come in late, so there's negative returns on it from an ,organizational perspective. We, are also understaffed in here, so I need all my folks to be able to come in and be alert. Can we change the procedure or reinterpret the procedure so that staff are only called in a true emergency? Thanks.

Laura Pearson Chief, Intelligence Liaison and Threat Assessment Branch Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response 301-492-3933 4

From:

Sent: Monda , October 28, 2019 1:35 PM To: (b)(6)

Subject:

- Suspicious Activity Reports Attachments: 2019 - Palo Verde, 2.pdf; 2019 - Palo Verde.pdf Good afternoon.

I wanted to follow up with you to see whether there is any continued investigation into the two UAV overflight events at Palo Verde from earlier this month, or whether these have been closed "unresolved."

Thank you, (b)(6)

From ____

(b){6)

Sent: Tuesda , October 01, 2019 2:03 PM To: (b)(6)

- Suspicious Activity Reports SArxcs5 We have received two separate suspicious activity reports from Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant regarding multiple UAVs flying over / around the facility overnight. The first report was from Sunday night, and the other report was from Monday night (see attached).

Site security was unable to observe any identifying markings on the UAVs themselves or locate the operator(s), so I do not know how much additional investigation can be undertaken. However, if you are able to get any additional information, please let me know so that I can update our records/ database accordingly.

Thank you, l(b)(6)

Intelligence Specialist Response Coordination Branch, Region IV U.S.,.u.i,~""--Wiii.lli.ltl.lftory Commission Tel: (b){6)

(b)(6)

SID # SID-02998 Page 1 of 3 SID # S10-02998 Created by Thomas Kendzia on Sep 30, 2019 12:22:11 AM r General lnfonnatlon Access Control AU Tabs Last Comment Thomas Kendzla (1823], Sep 30, 2019 1:28:38 AM, Draft:

Record Number EN# Incident Status SID-02998 NIA (: Open r' Closed Resolved r' Closed Unresolved General Information Incident/ Communication Document Date Sep 29, 2019 20:50:00 MST(-0700)

Subject/Short Description DRONE FLYOVER Reporting Organization Power Reactor - Operating Site/Licensee Palo Verde Site/Licensee Name State Region Timezone Palo Verde AZ 4 (GMT-7:00) Mountain Standard Time [US/Arizona)

Report Catagory Drone Non-Sensitive Attachments (R) Sensitive Attachments SID2998-01.01.WAV S1D2998-02.37.WAV S102998-12.46.WAV S1D2998-12.49 .WAV S1D2998-12.55.WAV S1D2998-12.56.WAV Document Links External Links External Reference Number Vehlcle(1) Involved (QIHlry)

Person(a) lnvolVad (Query)

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SID # SID-02998 Page 2 of3 rIncident Information 73.71 Report? 37.57 Report? 37.81 Report?

("' Yes r. No ("' Yes ti' No (" Yes r. No Notification DatemmefTlmezone Sep 29, 2019 23:47:00 CDT (RI Caller Name (R) Caller Tltle Caller Affiliation (R) Call Back Phone#

Daphne Rodriguez Acting Security Section Chief Palo Verde Security 623-393-1715 HOO/HERO Thomas Kendzla

'Tr:1,n,1m1rml'ffln'll'rJptlon of Incident Officer noticed several drones (5 or 6) flying over the site. The drones are clrdlng the 3 unit site inside and outside the Protected Ania. The drones have flashing red and white 6ghll and are estimated to be 200 to 300 hundred feet

@eare to Redact I above the site. It was reported the drones had spotlights on while approaching the site that they turned off when 1hey entered the Security Owner Conuolled Area. Drones were first noticed at 2060 MST and are lltlll over the site as of 2147 MST. Security Posture was n0!1IT181, which was changed to elevated when the dl'1)!181 were noticed. The Licenaee notified one of the NRC resident inspector&.

As of 0237 EST, no drones have been observed at the site since 2230 MST. Officers believe drones were over 2 feet In d lameter.

Notified the R4DO (Gaddy) and ILTAB ... l(b_)(-6)_ __,

Thia report la open pending !LTAB/ILTAT review. ILTAB/ILTAT will update or close this report when appropriate.

Redacted Description of Incident Officer noticed several drones (5 or 6) flying o\18r the site. The drones are clrellng the 3 unit site Inside and outside the Protected Area. The drones have flashing red and white r111hts and ara estimated to be 200 to 300 hundred feet

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above the site. It was reported the drones hlld spotlights on while approaching the site that they turned off when tliley entered the Security OWner Conlfolled Area. Drones were first noticed at 2050 *MST and are still over the site l'I of 2147 MST. Security Posture was normal, which was changed to elevated when the drones were noticed. The Licensee notified one of the NRC resident inspectors.

M of 0237 EST, no drones have been observed at the site since 2230 MST. Officers believe drones were over 2 feet in diameter.

Notified the R4D0 (Gaddy) and ILTAB*... l(b-)(_6_) _ _.

This report Is open pending ILTABIILTAT review. ILTAB/ILTAT will update or close Ibis report when appropriate.

Updates/ ILTAB Summary Last Updated Sep 30, 2019 0:22:11 CDT C.1181"* Notfflc1Uon lnfonmitlon

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SID # SID-02998 Page 3 of 3 (R)Name (R) Organization (R} Phone Maricopa County Sheriff Office LL.EA 602-876-1011 (RIName (R} OrganlZatlon (R)Phone A lbuquerque FM Office FAA 505-856-4500 (R)Name (R) Organization (R)Phone Phoenix FAA Office FAA 602-306-2566 (R) Name (R) Organization (R} Phone Heather Martin, Washington DC FAA Office FM 202-267-3333 (R} Nam& (R) Organization (R} Phona Regional FBI Office FBI 623-466-1999 (R}Name {RI Organization (R} Phone OHS Office OHS 202-282-8101 NRC'a External NotiflUon Information (R>,. "Restrlct&d Field" (not viewable by general users)

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SID # SID-02999 Page 1 of 4 SID# S1O-02999 Created by Bethany cecere on Oct 1, 201912:09:22 PM General Information l Access Control All Tabs Last Comment Bethany Cecere (1705), Oct 1, 2019 12:27:32 PM, Draft:

- - This event was originally entered as an update to SID-02998, but is administratively now a new event in the database. * *

Record Number EN# Incident Status SID-02999 N/A c; Open

(" Closed Resolved

(' Closed Unresolved

[ General lnfonnatlon Incident/ Communication Document Date Sep 30, 2019 20:51:00 MST(-0700)

Subject/Short Description DRONE FLYOVER Reporting Organization Power Reador - Operating Sile/Licensee Palo Verde Site/Licensee Name Stale Region Timezone Palo Verde AZ. 4 (GMT-7:00) Mountain Standard Time [US/Arizona)

Report Category Drone Non-Sensitive Attachments IR) Sensitive Attachments Sid2998 20191001 001 1.WAV Sid2998 20191001 0100.WAV Sid2998 20191001 0352.WAV Document Links SID# S10-02998 (ILTAB)

External Links External Reference Number Vehlcle(a) Involved (Query)

Perlon(a) Involved (Query) r_o_ _*_co-rd_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.. }Q/01/20} 9 n _R*_s-po_n_,1-ve_R l

SID # SID-02999 Page2 of 4 j lncldtnt Information 73.71 Report? 37.57 Report? 37.81 Report?

(" Yes Ce' No f" Yea (e' No ("' Yes (o' No Notification DatefTime/Tlmezone Sep 30, 2019 23:13:00 CDT (RI Caller Name (R) Caller Title Caller Affiliation (R) Call Back Phone #

ISMAEL GARCIA Security Superviaor Palo Verda Seaully 623-393-1715 HOO/HERO Donald Norwood e e escriptlon of Incident

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This event was originally entered as an update to S10-02998, but is admlnlltralivety now a new ell9nt In the Pre are to Redact datat>an. * *

tFour (4) dronas were observed flying beginning at 2051 MST and continuing through the time of this report (2113 MST). As occurred laat night, the dronea are flying In, through, end around the owner controlled area, the security owner controlled area, and the protected area. Also, as last night, the drones are described as large with red and white fluhing llghll. Spotlights have not been noted tonight.

The lloensee has not changed their security posture. The licensee conlinuea to monitor the drones.

As of 0355 EDT, no drones have been observed at the site since bel'ore 0020 MST. LLEA surveyed the area and were unable to locate drones on the ground or anyone controlling the drones.

The licensee notified FM (both Phoenix and Albuquerque), FBI, OHS, and the Maricopa Sheriff's Office. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

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Notified R4D0 (Proulx) and ILTAB (b-)(6_)_ __,

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SID # SID-02999 Page3 of4 Redacted Description of Incident

- - This event was originaly entered as an update to SID--02998, but is administratively now a new event in the database. **

Four (4) drones were observed flying beginning at 2051 MST and continuing through the time of this report (2113 MST). A9 occurred last night, the drones are flying In, through, and around the owner controlled area, the security owner controlad area, and the protected area. Also, as 1111 night, the drones are described as large with red and white nashlng lights. Spotlights have not been noted tonight.

The licensee has not changed their security posture. The licensee continues to monitor the drones.

As of 0355 EDT, no drones have been observed at the site since before 0020 MST. LLEA surveyed the area and were unable to locate drones on the ground or anyone oontrolllr)g the drones.

The licensee notified FAA (both Phoenbc and Albuquerque), FBI, OHS, and the Marlco,pa Sheriff's Office. The ficenaee notified the ~RC Resident Inspector.

Notified R4DO (Proulx) and ILTABl...(b_)(_B)_ _,

This report Is open pending ILTAB/ILTAT review. ILTABIILTAT wUI update or close this report when eppropriate.

Updates I ILTAB Summary Last Updated Oct 1, 201912:09:22 CDT Call'llf'a NotJflcatlon Information (R}Name (R} Organization (R) Phone Marioopa County Sherffl Office LLEA 602*876-1011 (R}Name (R} Organization (R) Phone Albuquerque FAA Office FAA 505-856-4500 (R)Name (R) Organization (R)Phone .

Phoenix FAA Office FAA 602-3De-2566 (R) Name (R) Organization (R) Phone Heather Martin, Washington DC FAA Office FAA 202-267-3333 (R} Name (R) Organlutlon (R)Phone Regional FBI Office FBI 623-466-1999 (R}Name (R} Organization (R} Phone OHS Office OHS 202-282-8101

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From: (b)(6)

Sent: We nes ay, October 02, 2019 3:33 PM To: l(b)(6) I Cc: Pearson, Laura

Subject:

FW: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update) l(b)(6)

See below for an update on the UAV overflights at Palo Verde. The licensee asked about the best way to report future overflight events, and I encouraged them to continue to route those through the HOO, rather than to me directly. I also used this opportunity to reinforce the value of suspicious activity reporting more broadly.

Just wanted to keep you in the loop. Have a nice afternoon.

~ Fromj.- (b=)(5=) - -.....

Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 3:31 PM To: Morris, Scott <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>; Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.Lantz@nrc.gov>; Miller, Geoffrey

<Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>; Vegel, Anton <Anton.Vegel@nrc.gov>; Inverso, Tara <Tara.lnverso@nrc.gov>

Cc: Dixon, John <John.Dixon@nrc.gov>; Haire, Mark <Mark.Haire@nrc.gov>

Subject:

PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

Scott, At the urging of John Dixon (thanks, John!), I just received a call from Sean Darnseif and Michael Casenza (?)

from PVGS to update me on the activities their site is undertaking to attempt to identify the UAV operators from earlier this week.

According to our discussions just now, PVGS is working closely with their regulatory affairs staff, LLEA, DHS, FAA, and FBI to address the UAV overflights. Further, PVGS intends to deploy a counter-drone technology from Area Armor to attempt to identify the UAV operators. This technology apparently has a 13-mile radius and can determine the specific point from which the UAVs were launched so that LLEA / site security can locate the operator(s). I confirmed with the licensee that they have coordinated the use of this counter drone technology with FAA, and they informed me that this technology only locates the UAVs; it does not interfere with the flight pattern of those UAVs in any way. PVGS has also staffed an additional team on the backshift to help search for any potential operators should additional UAVs be observed later this week.

I have conveyed this information to my FBI counterpart with whom I have been coordinating this week for his awareness, and I have asked both PVGS and the FBI to keep me informed of any additional information they may receive during the course of this investigation. I will also share this information with ILTAB for their on-call duty officer's awareness.

Thank you,

~

Intelligence Specialist Response Coordination Branch, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1

Tel; (b)(B)

(b)(6) 2

From: Haire, Mark Sent: Thursday Qj ober 03, 2019 8:15 AM To: l(b)(6)

Subject:

FW: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

FYI Mark 5. Haire Chief, Response Coordination Branch Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region-IV 817-200-1223 office

!{b)(6) ~ell From: Holian, Brian Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2019 5:35 AM To: Morris, Scott <Scott.Morrls@nrc.gov>; Lombard, Mark <Mark.Lombard@nrc.gov>; Rivers, Joseph

<Joseph.Rivers@nrc.gov>; Helton, Shana <Shana .Helton@nrc.gov>; Bailey, Marissa <Marissa.Bailey@mc.gov>

Cc: Thomas, Brian <Brian.Thomas@nrc.gov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jeremy.Bowen@nrc.gov>; Rivera, Alison

<Alison.Rivera@nrc.gov>; Atack, Sabrina <Sabrina.Atack@nrc.gov>; Pearson, Laura <Laura.Pearson@nrc.gov>; Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.lantz@nrc.gov>; Miller, Geoffrey <Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>; Haire, Mark <Mark.Haire@nrc.gov>

Subject:

Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

Thanks Scott and all ...

Good cautions Scott. Things we have thought otJ(b)(S)

(b)(5)

NEI has a drone working group and we will bring these examples to them r )(S)

Thanks for your close coordination on these Brian Ps. We will get our updates talking poiints ...

On: 03 October 2019 03:48, "Morris, Scott" <Scott.M orris@nrc.gov> wrote:

(b)(5)

Original Message --------

From: "Lombard, Mark" <Mark.Lombard @nrc.gov>

Date: Wed, October 02, 2019 6:25 PM -0500 To: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph.Rivers@nrc.gov>, "Helton, Shana" <Shana.Helton@nrc.gov>, "Bailey, Marissa"

<Marissa.Ba~ @nrc.gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian.Holian@nrc.gov>

CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian.Thomas@111rc,.gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy" <Jeremy,_Bowen @nrc.gpv>, "Rivera, Alison"

<Alison.Rivera @nrc.gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian.Holian@nrc.gov>, "Morris, Scott" <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>, "Bailey, Marissa" <Marissa.Bailev@ nrc.g__ov>, "Atack, Sabrina" <Sabrina.Atack@nrc.gov>, "Pearson, Laura"

<Laura.Pearson@n!];_,.g_ov>

Subject:

Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

PS-let's please not brief this out further until I get to Dan and we have a bit more info.

Original Message --------

From: "Lombard, Mark" <Mark.Lombard.@.!}rc,.ggv>

Date: Wed, October 02, 2019 7:14 PM -0400 To: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph.Rivers@nrc.gov>, "Helton, Shana" <Shana.Helton@nrc.gov>, "Bailey, Marissa"

<Marissa.Bail~ nrc.gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian.Holian @nrc.gov>

CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian.Thomas@nrc.gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy" <Jeremy.Bowen@nrc.gov>, "Rivera, Alison"

<Alison.Rivera @nrc.gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian.Holian @nrc.gov>, "Morris, Scott" <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>

Subject:

Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

Since drones are aircraft and they are not violating a law, what is the action that can be taken legally if they locate the operator?

Mark

Original Message -------

From: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph.Rivers(ci)nrc.gov>

Date: Wed, October 02, 2019 6:55 PM -0400 To: "Helton, Shana" <Shana.Helton @nrc.gov>, "Bailey, Marissa" <Marissa.Bailey@ nrc.gov>, "Lombard, Mark"

<Mark.Lombard @nrc.gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian.Holian@nrc.gov>

CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian.Thomas@nrc.gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy" <Jeremy.Bowen@nrc.gov>, "Rivera, Alison"

<Alison.Rivera @nrc.gov>, "Stone, Rebecca" <Rebecca.Stone_@D rc,Rov>, "Miller, Geoffrey" <Geoffrey.Miller_@_nrc.pov>

Subject:

Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

Actually, the system they describe is not a counter-UAV technology. It is a detection system that could aid in the identification of the people flying the UAVs. However, at th is time, the pilots are not violating ay laws or regulations by flying over the plant.

Joe From: Helton, Shana <Shana Helton@nrc.gov>

Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 5:05 PM To: Bailey, Marissa <Marissa.Bailev@ nre.gov>; Lombard, Mark <Mark.Lombard @nrc.gov>; Hollan, Brian

<Brian.Holian@nrc.gov>

Cc: Thomas, Brian <Brian.Thomas@nrc.gov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jeremy.Bowen@nr£.,.g_ov>; Rivers, Joseph

<Joseph.Rivers@nrc.gov>; Rivera, Alison <Alison.Rivera @l nrc.gov>; Stone, Rebecca <Rebecca.Stone@nrq;ov>; Miller, 2

Geoffrey <Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>

Subject:

FYI: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

FYI, note the below re: licensee using counter-drone technology. (Thanks, Geoff, for passing this along.)

From: Miller, Geoffrey Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 5:03 PM To: Helton, Shana <Shana.Helton @nrc;_,g_ov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jeremy.Bowen@nrc.gov>

Cc: Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.lantz@nrc.gov>

Subject:

FW: PVGS- UAVoverflights (an update)

FYI - in case you hadn't heard through other channels.

From:.__l(b)(6)____,

Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 3:31 PM To: Morris, Scott <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>; Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.lantz@nrc.gov>; Miller, Geoffrey

<Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>; Vegel, Anton <Anton.Ve~ @nrc;g_ov>; Inverso, Tara <Tara.lnverso@nrc.gov>

Cc: Dixon, John <John.Dixon@nrc,.K_ov>; Haire, Mack <Mark.Haire_@.nrc.Jtov>

Subject:

PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

Scott, At the urging of John Dixon (thanks, John!), I just received a call from Sean Darnseif and Michael Casenza (?)

from PVGS to update me on the activities their site is undertaking to attempt to identify the UAV operators from earlier this week.

According to our discussions just now, PVGS is working closely with their regulatory affairs staff, LLEA, DHS, FAA, and FBI to address the UAVoverflights. Further, PVGS intends to deploy a counter-drone technology from Area Armor to attempt to identify the UAV operators. This technology apparently has a 13-mile radius and can determine the specific* point from which the UAVs were launched so that LLEA / site security can locate the operator(s). I confirmed with the licensee that they have coordinated the use of this counter drone technology with FAA, and they informed me that this technology only locates the UAVs; it does not interfere with the flight pattern of those UAVs in any way. PVGS has also staffed an additional team on the backshift to help search for any potential operators should additional UAVs be observed later this week.

I have ,conveyed this information to my FBI counterpart with whom I have been coordinating this week for his awareness, and I have asked both PVGS and the FBI to keep me informed of any additional information they may receive during the course of this investigation. I will also share this information with ILTAB for their on-call duty officer's awareness.

Thank you, l(b)(6)

Intelligence Specialist Response Coordination Branch, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Re ulatory Commission T I: (b)(6)

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From: Dixon, John Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 9:02 AM To: Peabody, Charley Cc: Bywater, Russ; You, David

Subject:

FW: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 This is getting serious attention now. Nothing required of us at this time.

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From:l(b)(B) I Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 8:54 AM To: Morris, Scott <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>; Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.Lantz@nrc.gov>; Miller, Geoffrey

<Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>; Haire, Mark <Mark.Haire@nrc.gov>; Dixon, John <John.Dixon@nrc.gov>; Vegel, Anton

<Anton.Vegel@nrc.gov>; Inverso, Tara <Tara.lnverso@nrc.gov>

Subject:

RE: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Thanks, Scott.

As you may have already seen, there was a second overnight overflight incident last night, also involving multiple drones. I am contacting the FBl's WMD Coordinator to follow up with him on this second overflight incident, having already contacted them yesterday about the Sunday night incident.

And yes, I agree that both of these overflight incidents at Palo Verde meet several criteria that we have historically used in triaging UAV overflights as particularly worthy of follow-up(# of UAVs involved, time of day, length of overflight, maneuvers, etc.).

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From: Morris, Scott Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 8:51 AM To:l(b)(6) ILantz, Rya n <Ryan.Lantz@nrc.gov>; Miller, Geoffrey <Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>;

Haire, Mark <Mark.Halre@nrc.gov>; Dixon, John <John.Dixon@nrc.gov>; Vegel, Anton <Anton.Vegel@nrc.gov>; Inverso, Tara <Tara.lnverso@nrc.gov>

Subject:

FW: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 FYI From: Holian, Brian Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 3:54 PM To: Morris, Scott <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>; Dorman, Dan <Dan.Dorman@nrc.gov>; Lombard, Mark

<Mark.Lombard @nrc.gov>

Subject:

Re: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Yes Scott. Agree 1

But we also had several high speed drones over Limerick that caused a VP to call about 8months ago.

We are tracking these. SIDS helps us track.

Dan - of note last week is that FERC in their recent rulemaking has a suspicious activity reporting requirement Mark - Norm (OGC) took note of that also Try to get more specifics - I don't think they asked us for comment on their rule Brian On: 30 September 2019 13:31, "Morris, Scott" <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov> wrote:

This one was very unusual in my experience!!! 5 or 6 drones flying over the site for over 1 1/2 hours? With lights off?

Officer noticed several drones (5 or 6) flying over the site. The drones are circling the 3 unit site inside and outside the Protected Area. The drones have flashing red and white lights and are estimated to be 200 to 300 hundred feet above the site. It was reported the drones had spotlights on while approaching the site that they turned off when they entered the Security Owner Controlled Area. Drones were first noticed at 2050 MST and are still over the site as of 2147 MST. Security Posture was normal, which was changed to elevated when the drones were noticed. The Licensee notified one of the NRC resident inspectors.

As of 0237 EST, no drones have been observed at the site since 2230 MST. Officers believe drones were over 2 feet in diameter.

From: Hoc, HOO X Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 2:22 AM To: Hoc, HOO X <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>

Subject:

SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Importance: High FOR OFFICIAL Uff ODIi V I IUIIED DIHRlil IIIOM SID#: SID-02998 ; Palo Verde ; Open The following attache 1 ,ve information. Please do not relay this information to individ Headquarters Operations Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Phone: 301-816-5100 Fax: 301-816-5151 2

from: Mmer Geoffrey To: Morrts Scott; SIJaffer. Mark Cc: Lantz Ryan

Subject:

FW: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Date: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 9:19:57 AM

~ might have a good point .

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Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:58 AM To: Miller, Geoffrey <Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>; Haire, Mark <Mark.Haire@nrc.gov>

Subject:

FW: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Geoff I Mark:

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Just my two cents worth of an observation . I'm off to a tabletop exercise.

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From:1'b)(5) I Sent: uesday, October 01, 2019 8:54 AM To: Morris, Scott <Scott.Morris@ nrc gov>; Lantz, Ryan <Ryan I ant z@nrc gov>; Miller, Geoffrey

<Geoffrey Miller@nrc.gov>; Haire, Mark ; Dixon, John

<John Djxon@nrq~ov>; Vegel, Anton <Anton Vegel@orc gov>; Inverso, Tara

Subject:

RE: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Thanks, Scott.

As you may have already seen . there was a second overnight overflight incident last night, also involving multiple drones. I am contacting the FBl's WMD Coordinator to follow up with him on this second overflight incident, having already contacted them yesterday about the Sunday night incident.

And yes, I agree that both of these overflight incidents at Palo Verde meet several criteria that we have historically used in triaging UAV overflights as particularly worthy of follow-up

(# of UAVs involved, time of day, length of overflight, maneuvers, etc.).

From: Morris, Scott Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 8:51 AM To:!(b)(6) ILantz, Ryan <Ryan Lantz@nrc gov>; Miller, Geoffrey

<Geoffrey*Miller@nrc.gov>; Haire, Mark <Ma rk.Hajre,c ni:c...goy>; Dixon, John

<John Djxon@nrc gov>; Vegel, Anton <Aoton.Ve.:.e) 1.Dtc..,.IDl>; Inverso, Tara

Subject:

FW: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 FYI From: Holian, Brian Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 3:54 PM To: Morris, Scott <Scoll..MQLLis u nr .LOV>; Dorman, Dan <Pao Dorman@nrc gay>; Lombard, Mark

<Mark.Lombard, 1 *orc.gov>

Subject:

Re: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Yes Scott. Agree But we also had several high speed drones over Limerick that caused a VP to call about 8months ago.

We are tracking these. SIDS helps us track.

Dan - of note last week is that FERC In their recent rulemaking has a suspicious activity reporting requirement Mark - Norm (OGC) took note of that also Try to get more specifics - I don't think they asked us for comment on their rule Brian On: 30 September 2019 B:31, "Morris, Scott" <Scott Morrjs@nrc eov> wrote:

This one was very unusual in my experience!!! 5 or 6 drones flying over the site for over 1 1/2 hours? With lights off?

Officer noticed several drones (5 or 6) flying over the site. The drones are circling the 3 unit site Inside and outside the Protected Area. The drones have flashing red and white lights and are estimated to be 200 to 300 hundred feet above the site. It was reported the drones had spotlights on while approaching the site that they turned off when they entered the Security Owner Controlled Area. Drones were first noticed at 2050 MST and are still over the site as of 2147 MST. Security Posture was normal, which was changed to elevated when the drones were noticed. The Licensee notified one of the NRC resident inspectors.

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- Until further notice, do not call the ILTAB duty officer from 1Opm until 6 am for drone flyovers of Palo Verde. Call ILTAB in the morning. This Is specific to Palo Verde only. For all other licensed facilities, continue to follow HOO procedures until changes are made. (per Silas)

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- Until further notice, do not call the ILTAB duty officer from 1Opm until 6 am for drone flyovers of Palo Verde. Call ILTAB in the morning. This is specific to Palo Verde only. For all other licensed facilities, continue to follow HOO procedures until changes are made. (per Silas)

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- Until further notice, do not call the ILTAB duty officer from 10 pm until 6 am for drone flyovers of Palo Verde. Call ILTAB In the morning. This is specific to Palo Verde only. For all other licensed facilities, continue to follow HOO procedures until changes are made. (per Silas)

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GENERAL TURNOVER NOTES:

- Until further notice, do not call the ILTAB duty officer from 10 pm untll 6 am for drone flyovers of Palo Verde. Call ILTAB in the morning. This is specific to Palo Verde only. For all other licensed facilities, continue to follow HOO procedures until changes are made. (per SIias)

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- Until further notice, do not call the ILTAB duty officer from 10 pm until 6 am for drone flyovers of Palo Verde. Call ILTAB in the morning. This is specific to Palo Verde only. For all other licensed facilities, continue to follow HOO procedures until changes are made. (per Silas}

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1 To: ~:~:~ GeomL Haire Mark Subject : RE: SID Notice: 9/30/ 2019 Date: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 10:32:00 AM Geoff, I look forward to that discussion. I would love to have a better understanding of where we are going as an Agency on the topic of drones.

Safe travels back.

!(b)(6) I From: Mil ler, Geoffrey sen:~(~)I( ),esdav October QJ 2QJ 9 JQ*32 AM T0 6

r. .___________ _.l Ha ire, Mark <Ma rk.Haire@nrc.gov>

Subject:

RE: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Excellent observation,~ tha nk you for t hat! I just met with Shana Helton and Je remy Bowen for a detailed discussik-a-dut drones, FERC, and where we are w ith reporting requirements. They also gave me a couple one-pagers t hey are developing. I'll st op by your office to give you a download after I get back tomorrow.

Than k you aga in, Geoff From:._l(b_)(_5l_ ___,

Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:58 AM To: Mil ler, Geoffrey <Geoffrey Miller@nrc gov>; Haire, Mark

Subject:

FW: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Geoff I Mark:

(b)(5)

Just my two cents worth of an observation. I'm off to a tabletop exercise.

~

From:._l (b_)(B_) _ __.

Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 8:54 AM To: Morris, Scott <Scott.Morrjs@nrc.gov>; Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.Lantz@nrc.gov>; M iller, Geoffrey

<Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>; Hai re, Mark <Mark.Ha ire@nrc.gov>; Dixon, John

<John.Djxon@nrc.gov>; Vegel, Anton <Anton.Vegel@nrc.gov>; Inverso, Tara

<Tara. lnverso@nrc.gov>

Subject:

RE: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Thanks, Scott.

As you may have already seen, there was a second overnight overflight incident last night, also involving multiple drones. I am contacting the FBl 's WMD Coordinator to follow up with him on this second overflight incident, having already contacted them yesterday about the Sunday night incident.

And yes, I agree that both of these overflight incidents at Palo Verde meet several criteria that we have historically used in triaging UAV overflights as particularly worthy of follow-up

(# of UAVs involved, time of day, length of overflight, maneuvers, etc.).

~

From: Morris, Scott Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 8:51 AM To: l(b)(6) I Lantz, Ryan <Ryan Lantz@nrc gov>; M iller, Geoffrey

<Geoffrey Miller@nrc gov>; Haire, Mark ; Dixon, John

<John Djxon@nrc gov>; Vegel, Anton <Anton Vegel@orc gov>; Inverso, Tara

Subject:

FW: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 FYI From: Holian, Brian Sent: Monday, Septem ber 30, 2019 3:54 PM To: Morris, Scott <Scott.Morrjs@nrc.gov>; Dorma n, Dan <Dan.Dorman@nrc.gov>; Lombard, Mark

<Mark.Lombard@nrc gov>

Subject:

Re: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Yes Scott. Agree But we also had several high speed drones over Limerick that caused a VP to cal l about 8months ago.

We are tracking these. SIDS helps us t rack.

Dan - of note last week is t hat FERC in t hei r recent r ulemaki ng has a suspicious activity reporting requirement

Mark - Norm (OGC) took note of that also Try to get more specifics - I don't th ink they asked us for comme nt on their ru le Brian On: 30 September 2019 13:31, "Morris, Scott" <Scott Morris@nrc gov> wrote:

This one was very unusual in my experience!!! 5 or 6 drones flying over the site for over 1 1/2 hours? With lights off?

Officer noticed several drones (5 or 6) flying over the site. The drones are circling the 3 unit site inside and outside the Protected Area. The drones have flashing red and white lights and are estimated to be 200 to 300 hundred feet above the site. It was reported the drones had spotlights on while approaching the site that they turned off when they entered the Security Owner Controlled Area. Drones were first noticed at 2050 MST and are still over the site as of 2147 MST. Security Posture was normal, which was changed to elevated when the drones were noticed. The Licensee notified one of the NRG resident inspectors.

As of 0237 EST, no drones have been observed at the site since 2230 MST. Officers believe drones were over 2 feet in diameter.

From: Hoc, HOO X Sent: M onday, September 30, 2019 2:22 AM To: Hoc, HOO X <HOO Hoc@nrc gov>

Subject:

SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Importance: High FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - LIMITED DISTRIBUTION SID#: SID-02998 ; Palo Verde ; Open

*ve" information. Please to know".

Headquarters Operations Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Phone: 301-816-5100 Fax: 301-816-5151 email: hoo.hoc@nrc.gov secure e-mail: hool@nrc.sgov.gov

From:

Sent: Wednesda , October 02, 2019 3:19 PM To: (b)(6)

Subject:

RE: Pa o Ver e NPP - Suspicious Activity Reports Good afternoon, I just wanted to let you know, although you may already be aware, that the licensee intends to deploy a counter-drone technology from Area Armor to attempt to identify the UAV operators. This technology apparently has a 13 mile radius and can determine the specific point from which the UAVs were launched. They have also staffed an additional team on the backshift to help search for any potential operators should additional UAVs be sited later this week.

If you learn of any additional information related to the PVGS overflights, I would certainly appreciate it if you could pass it my way.

Thank you, (b)(6)

From:._(b_)(_Bl_ ___.

Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 2:03 PM To: (b)(6)

Sub ect: Pa o Ver e NPP - Suspicious Activity Reports sAl(b)(6)

We have received two separate suspicious activity reports from Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant regarding multiple UAVs flying over / around the facility overnight. The first report was from Sunday night, and the other report was from Monday night (see attached).

Site security was unable to observe any identifying markings on the UAVs themselves or locate the operator(s), so I do not know how much additional investigation can be undertaken. However, if you are able to get any additional information, please let me know so that I can update our records I database accordingly.

Thank you, r )(6)

Intelligence Specialist Response Coordination Branch, Regiol'\ IV U.S. tory Commission Tel: (b)(6)

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From:

Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 3:31 PM To: Lanfear, Raymond

Subject:

RE: Palo Verde Security Event. ~

Typica lly, yes. I just didn't know whether the topic of UAVs had come up during any of your more routine engagement with PVGS. I plan to reach out.to the site security folks later this week to follow-up, but I didn't want to duplicate any efforts that may have already been undertaken.

From: Lanfear, Raymond Sent: Tuesda October 22 2019 3:29 PM To (b)(6}

Sul> ect: RE: Pa o Ver e ecunty vent.

I do not know.

I thought the SID stood for itself. Should other UAV overflights occur, a new SID would capture it.

Fromf b)(6) J Sent: I uesaay, Oct oer 22, 2019 3:25 PM To: Lanfear, Raymond <Raymond.Lanfear@nrc.gov>

Subject:

RE: Palo Verde Security Event.

eu~

Thanks for the update, Ray.

On a different topic, I assume, having seen no further SID reports on the topic, that there have been no additional UAV overflights of PV. Is that correct?

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Sent: ~ tober 03, 2019 12:19 PM To: Morris, Scott; Lantz, Ryan; Miller, Geoffrey; Vegel, Anton; Inverso, Tara Cc: Dixon, John; Haire, Mark

Subject:

RE: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

You're welcome.

One more update for general awareness:

The FBl's WMD Coordinator wrote back this morning and indicated that PVGS has begun the process of designating their airspace as restricted through the FAA, and that the effort was being led by DOE. He indicated that the FBI is working to "assist the DOE in this process."

EJ From: Morris, Scott Sent: Thursda October 03 2019 12:17 PM To: (b)(6) Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.Lantz@nrc.gov>; Miller, Geoffrey <Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>;

Vege , n o n n on. ege nrc.gov ; nverso, Tara <Tara.lnverso@nrc.gov>

Cc: Dixon, John <John.Dixon@nrc.gov>; Haire, Mark <Mark.Haire@nrc.gov>

Subject:

RE: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

THANKS~

From:l(b)(B) I Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 3:31 PM To: Morris, Scott <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>; Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.Lantz@nrc.gov>; Miller, Geoffrey

<Geoffrey.Miller @nrc.gov>; Vegel, Anton <Anton.Vegel@nrc.gov>; Inverso, Tara <Tara.lnverso@nrc.gov>

Cc: Dixon, John <John.Dixon@nrc.gov>; Haire, M ark <M ark.Haire@nrc.gov>

Subject:

PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

Scott, At the urging of John Dixon (thanks, John!), I just received a call from Sean Darnseif and Michael Casenza (?)

from PVGS to update me on the activities their site is undertaking to attempt to identify the UAV operators from earlier this week.

According to our discussions just now, PVGS is working closely with their regulatory affairs staff, LLEA, OHS, FAA, and FBI to address the UAV overflights. Further, PVGS intends to deploy a counter-drone technology from Area Armor to attempt to identify the UAV operators. This technology apparently has a 13-mile radius and can determine the specific point from which the UAVs were launched so that LLEA / site security can locate the operator(s). I confirmed with the licensee that they have coordinated the use of this counter drone technology with FAA, and they informed me that this technology only locates the UAVs; it does not interfere with the flight pattern of those UAVs in any way. PVGS has also staffed an additional team on the backshift to help search for any potential operators should additional UAVs be observed later this week.

I have conveyed this information to my FBI counterpart with whom I have been coordinating this week for his awareness, and I have asked both PVGS and the FBI to keep me informed of any additional information they

may receive during the course of this investigation. I will also share this information with ILTAB for their on-call duty officer's awareness.

Thank you,

~

Intelligence Specialist Response Coordination Branch, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Re ulatory Commission Tel: (b)(6)

(b)(6) 2

From: Morns. Scott To: MIiier Geoffrey Cc: Lantz. Ryan: Haire, Mark

Subject:

RE: P\/GS - UAV overflights (an update)

Date: Thursday, October 03, 2019 12:14:12 PM That was my concern too.

From: Miller, Geoffrey Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2019 6:40 AM To: Morris, Scott <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>

Cc: Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.Lantz@nrc.gov>; Haire, Mark <Mark.Haire@nrc.gov>

Subject:

RE: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

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From: Morris, Scott Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 9:48 PM To: Lombard, Mark <IY1alk.Lombard nrc. ov>; Rivers, Joseph <Joseph Rivers@nrc gov>; Helton, Shana <Shana Helton@nrc.gov>; Bailey, Marissa <Marissa.Bailey@nrc.gov>; Holian, Brian

<Brian.Holiari., 11nrc ....QY>

Cc: Thomas, Brian <BrianJ homas. nrc. ov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jerem .Bowe11.'.!2filC., ov>; Rivera, Alison <Alison Rivera@nrc.gov>; Atack, Sabrina <Sabrina Atack@nrc gov>; Pearson, Laura

<Laura.Pearson@nrc.gov>; Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.I antz@nrc gov>; Miller, Geoffrey

<Geoffrey Miller@nrc gov>; Haire, Mark <Mark.Haire

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Subject:

Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)

(b)(5)

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From: "Lombard, Mark" <Mark.LQlTJbard _ nrc,1ov>

Date: Wed, October 02, 2019 6:25 PM -0500 To: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph Rjvers@nrc.gov>, "Helton, Shana" <Shana Helton@nrc gov>, "Bailey, Marissa" <Marissa,Bailey@nrc gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian.Holian ore. ov>

CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian Jhomas@nrc filOV>, "Bowen, Jeremy" <Jeremy Bowen@nrc gov>,

"Rivera, Alison" <Al ison.River L.DLC.i....0Y>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian.Holian@nrc.filov>, "Morris, Scott"

<Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>, "Bailey, Marissa" <Marissa. Bail ey@nrc.gov>, "Atack, Sabrina"

<Sabrina Atack@nrqov>, "Pearson, Laura" <Laura Pearson@ nrc gov>

Subject:

Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update}

PS-let's please not brief this out further until I get to Dan and we have a bit more info.

Original Message --------

From: "Lombard, Mark" <Mark.Lombard,"- nrq av>

Date: Wed, October 02, 2019 7:14 PM -0400 To: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph Rivers@nrc gov>, Helton, Shana" <Shana Helton@nrc.gov>, "Bailey, Marissa" <Marissa Baiiey@nrc gov>, "Holian, Brian"

CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian.Thomas n ore I ov>, "Bowen, Jeremy" <Jeremy Bowen@nrc gov>,

"Rivera, Alison" <Ali on.Rivera nrc.tov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian.HoliaQ(ii* nrc.* ov>, "Morris, Scott"

<Scott Morris@nrc gov>

Subject:
Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update}
Since drones are aircraft and they are not violating a law, what is the action that can be taken legally if they locate the operator?
Mark

Original Message --------

From: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph Rivers@nrc gov>
Date: Wed, October 02, 2019 6:55 PM -0400 To: "Helton, Shana" <Shana Helton@nrc INY>, "Bailey, Marissa" <Marissa Bailey@nrc.gov>,
"Lombard, Mark" , "Holian, Brian" <Brian Holian@nrc gov>
CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian Thomas@ nrc gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy" <Jeremy Bowen@nrc.gov>,
"Rivera, Alison" <Alison Rivera@nrc.gov>, "Stone, Rebecca" <Rebecca Stone@nrc gov>, "Miller, Geoffrey" <Geoffrey.Mi!ler@nrc gov>
Subject:
Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Actually, t he system they describe is not a counter-UAV technology. It is a detection system that could aid in the identification of t he people flying the UAVs. However, at t his time, the pi lots are not violating ay laws or regulations by flying over the plant.
Joe From: Helton, Shana <Shan a Helton @nrc.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 5:05 PM To: Bailey, Marissa <Marissa.Bailey@nrqov>; Lombard, Mark <M irk Lomba.aL!.rlli:*._oy>; Holian, Brian <Brian Holiao@orc.gov>
Cc: Thomas, Brian <Brian Thomas@nrc gov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jeremy Bowen@nrc gov>; Rivers, Joseph <Joseph Rivers@nrc gov>; Rivera, Alison <Aljsoo.Rivera@nrc gov>; Stone, Rebecca
<Rebecca Stone@nrqoy>; Miller, Geoffrey <G.eoffr , Miller ,. ore.Pov>
Subject:
FYI: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
FYI, note the below re: licensee using counter-drone technology. (Thanks, Geoff, for passing this along.)
From: Miller, Geoffrey Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 5:03 PM To: Helton, Shana <Shana.Heltonrn1nrc._ov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jerem .Bowen, ore. ov>
Cc: Lantz, Ryan <Ryan Lantz@orc gov>
Subject:
FW: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update}
FYI - in case you hadn't heard through other channels.
From:l(b)(6) I Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 3:31 PM To: Morris, Scott <Scott Morrjs@nrq~ov>; Lantz, Ryan <Ryan Lantz@nrc eov>; Miller, Geoffrey
<Geoffre .Miller.1 _nr~ QY>; Vegel, Anton <Anton.Ve... el nrc.. ov>; Inverso, Tara
<Iara lnverso@nrc gov>
Cc: Dixon, John <John.Dixon@nrc gov>; Haire, Mark <Mark.Haire.LJlf.Lml>
Subject:
PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Scott, At the urging of John Dixon (thanks, John!), I just received a call from Sean Damseif and Michael Casenza (?) from PVGS to update me on the activities their site is undertaking to attempt to identify the UAV operators from earlier this week.
According to our discussions just now, PVGS is working closely with their regulatory affairs staff, LLEA, OHS, FAA, and FBI to address the UAV overflights. Further, PVGS Intends to deploy a counter-drone technology from Area Armor to attempt to identify the UAV operators. This technology apparently has a 13-mile radius and can determine the specific point from which the UAVs were launched so that LLEA / site security can locate the operator(s). I confirmed with the licensee that they have coordinated the use of this counter drone technology with FAA, and they informed me that this technology only locates the UAVs; it does not interfere with the flight pattern of those UAVs in any way. PVGS has also staffed an additional team on the backshift to help search for any potential operators should additional UAVs be observed later this week.
I have conveyed this information to my FBI counterpart with whom I have been coordinating this week for his awareness, and I have asked both PVGS and the FBI to keep me informed of any additional information they may receive during the course of this investigation. I will also share this information with ILTAB for their on-call duty officer's awareness.
Thank you,
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Intelligence Specialist Response Coordination Branch, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Tel:l(b)(6) I (b)(6)
From: MIiier Geoffrey To: Moras Scott: Lantz Ryan: Yegel, Anton: Xoverso, Jara
Subject:
RE: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Date: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 9: 17:57 AM (b)(5)
From: Morris, Scott Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 9:51 AM To~(b)(6) !Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.Lantz@nrc.gov>; Miller, Geoffrey
<Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>; Haire, Mark <Mark.Haire@nrc.gov>; Dixon, John
<John.Dixon@nrc.gov>; Vegel, Anton <Anton.Vegel@nrc.gov>; Inverso, Tara
<Tara.lnverso@nrc.gov>
Subject:
FW: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 FYI From: Holian, Brian Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 3:54 PM To: Morris, Scott <Scott.Morris nrc. _;,1.>; Dorman, Dan <Dan.Dorman@nrqmv>; Lombard, Mark
<Mark.L .mbard , o.rc,.i. ov>
Subject:
Re: SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Yes Scott. Agree But we also had several high speed drooes over Limerick that caused a VP to call about 8months ago.
We are tracking these. SIDS helps us track.
Dan - of note last week is that FERC in their recent rulemaking has a suspicious activity reporting requirement Mark - Norm (OGC) _took note of that also Try to get more specifics - I don't think they asked us for comment on their rule Brian On: 30 September 2019 13:31, "Morris, Scott" <Scott.Morris nrqov> wrote:
This one was very unusual in my experience!!! 5 or 6 drones flying over the site for over 1 1/2 hours? With lights off?
Officer noticed several drones (5 or 6) flying over the site. The drones are circling the 3
unit site inside and outside the Protected Area. The drones have flashing red and white lights and are estimated to be 200 to 300 hundred feet above the site. It was reported the drones had spotlights on while approaching the site that they turned off when they entered the Security Owner Controlled Area. Drones were first noticed at 2050 MST and are still over the site as of 2147 MST. Security Posture was normal, which was changed to elevated when the drones were noticed. The Licensee notified one of the NRC resident inspectors.
As of 0237 ES~. no drones have been observed at the site since 2230 MST. Officers believe drones were over 2 feet in diameter.
From: Hoc, HOO X Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 2:22 AM To: Hoc, HOO X <HOO Hoc@nrc gov>
Subject:
SID Notice: 9/30/2019 Importance: High FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - LIMITED DISTRIBUTION SID#: SID-02998 ; Palo Verde ; Open The followin do not relay this
a "need to know".
Headquarters Operations Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Phone: 301-816-5100 Fax: 301-816-5151 email: hoo.hoc amrc.i7..ill' secure e-mail: hllill a1nrc.scr ,v 01,,1v
From: Inverso, Tara Sent: Friday, October 4, 2019 10:08 AM To: R4DRP-DIV; R4DRS-Dl B44CFS* j orris, Scott; Shaffer, Mark; Murphy, Jerome; Crockett,
. David; Herrera, Jeffrey; (b)(B) Haire, Mark
Subject:
Reactor Team Successes!!
REGION IV VISION: "Together, we work to foster a culture of high trust that maximizes professional growth and inspires leadership at all levels."
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!Non-Responsive Record Thank you to the Palo Verde resident staff for keeping the region informed on multiple drone flights over the protected area that involved multiple agency interactions. Thanks also tol(b)(6) lfor her efforts on this issue! *
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SID # SID-02998 Page 1 of 3 SID # SID-02998 Created by Thomas Kendzla on Sep 30, 2019 12:22:11 AM General Information Access Control All Tabs Last Comment Leah Salisbury (1715), Nov 25, 201911 :11:45 AM, ILTAB:
Record Number EN# Incident Status SID-02998 NIA ("' Open r Closed Resolved
(!: Closed Unresolved IGeneral lnfonnatlon In cident/ Communication Document Date Sep 29, 2019 20:50:00 MST(-0700)
Subject/Short Description DRONE FLYOVER Reporting Organization Power Reactor - Operating Site/Licensee Name State Region Timezone Palo Verde AZ. 4 (GMT-7:00) Mountain Standard Time (US/Arizona]
Report Category Drone Clear Personally Identifiable Info Non-Sensitive Attachments (R) Sensitive Attachments S1D2998-01 .01 .WAV SID2998-02.37.WAV S1D2998- 12.46.WAV S1D2998- 12.49.WAV S1D2998-12.55WAV S1D2998-12.56.WAV Document Links SID# SID-02999 (Released All)
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SID # SID-02998 Page 2 of 3 Iincident lnfonnatlon 73.71 Report? 37.57 Report? 37.81 Report?
(' Yes .- No (' Yes .- No (' Yes (.' No Notification Date/Time/Timezone Sep 29, 2019 23:47:00 CDT (R) Caller Name (R) Caller Title Caller Affiliation (R) Call Back Phone #
Daphne Rodriguez Acting Security Section Chief Palo Verde Security 623-393-1715 HOO/HERO Thomas Kendzia ILTAB Duty Officer l (b)(6) I (R) Detailed Description of Incident Officer noticed several drones (5 or 6) flying over the site. The drones are circling the 3 unit site Inside and outside the Protected Area. The drones have flashing red and white lights and are estimated to be 200 to 300 hundred feet above the site. It was reported the drones had spotlights on while approaching the site that they turned off when they entered the Security Owner Controlled Area. Drones were first noticed at 2050 MST and are still over the site as of 2147 MST. Security Posture was normal, which was changed to elevated when the drones were noticed. The Licensee notified one of the NRC resident inspectors.
As of 0237 EST, no drones have been observed at the site since 2230 MST. Officers believe drones were over 2 feet In diameter.
5 Notified the R4DO (Gaddy) and ILTAB l._ (b-)(_ )_ ___.
This report is open pending ILTAB/ILTAT review. ILTAB/ILTAT will update or close this report when appropriate.
Reotacted Description of Incident Officer noticed several drones (5 or 6) flying over the site. The drones are circling the 3 unit site inside and outside the Protected Area. The drones have flashing red and white lights and are estimated to be 200 to 300 hundred feet above the site. It was reported the drones had spotlights on while approaching the site that they turned off when they entered the Security Owner Controlled Area. Drones were first noticed at 2050 MST and are still over the site as of 2147 MST. Security Posture was normal, which was changed to elevated when the drones were noticed. The Licensee notified one of the NRC resident inspectors.
As of 0237 EST. no drones have been observed at the site since 2230 MST. Officers believe drones were over 2 feet in diameter.
Notified the R4DO (Gaddy) and ILTABl._ (b_)(_
6)_ __.
This report is open pending ILTAB/ILTAT review. ILTAB/ILTAT will update or close this report when appropriate.
Updates / ILTAB Summary ILTAT (Smith) left a volcemail for the FBl's \NMD Coordinator on 9/30/2019, and was informed on 10/1/2019 that the FBI is actively coordinating with the site, LLEA, and the FAA. ILTAT followed up with the WMD Coordinator on 10128/2019. Due to a lack of identifying features on the drone and the absence of an Identified operator, this incident is being closed "unresolved."
Last Updated Nov 25, 2019 11 :11 :00 CST
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SID # SID-02998 Page 3 of 3 ICaller's Notification lnfonnatlon (R) Name (R) Organization (R) Phone Maricopa County Sheriff Office LLEA 602-876-1011 (R) Name (R) Organization (R) Phone Albuquerque FAA Office FAA 505-856-4500 (R) Name (R) Organization (R) Phone Phoenix FAA Office FAA 602-306-2566 (R) Name (R) Organization (R) Phone Heather Martin, Washington DC FAA Office FAA 202-267-3333 (R) Name (R) Organization (R) Phone Regional FBI Office FBI 623-466-1999 (R) Name (R) Organization (R) Phone OHS Office DH$ 202-282-8101 INRC':s External Notlfltlon lnfonnatlon (R) = "Restricted Fleld" (not viewable by general users)
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£'-i!Y # SID-02999 Page 1 of 4 SID # S1D-02999 Created by Bethany Cecere on Oct 1, 201912:09:22 PM General Information Access Control All Tabs Last Comment Leah Salisbury (1715), Nov 25, 2019 11:11:19 AM, ILTAB:
Record Number EN# Incident Status SID-02999 NIA r Open r Closed Resolved
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Closed Unresolved IGeneral lnformatlon Incident/ Communication Document Date Sep 30, 2019 20:51:00 MST(-0700)
Subject/Short Description DRONE FLYOVER Reporting Organization Power Reador - Operating Site/lL.icensee Name State Region Timezone Palo Verde AZ 4 (GMT-7:00) Mountain Standard Time [US/Arizona)
Report Category Drone Clear Personally Identifiable Info Non-Sensitive Attachments (R) Sensitive Attachments Sid2998 20191001 0011.WAV Sid2998 20191001 0100.WAV Sid2998 20191001 0352.WAV Document Links SID# S1D-02998 (Released All)
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SID # SID-02999 Page 2 cf 4 73.71 Report? 37.57 Report? 37.81 Report?
(" Yes C: No (" Yes C: No (" Yes r. No Notification Date/Time/Timezone Sep 30, 2019 23:13:00 CDT (RI Caller Name (R) Caller Title Caller Affiliation (R) Call Back Phone #
ISMAEL GARCIA Security Supervisor Palo Verde Security 623-393-1715 HOO/HERO Donald Norwood ILTAB Duty Officer
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(R) Detailed Description of Incident
** This event was originally entered as an update to SID-02998, but is administratively now a new event in the database. ***
Four (4) drones were observed flying beginning at 2051 MST and continuing through the time of this report (2113 MST). As occurred last night, the drones are flying In, through, and around the owner controlled area, the security owner controlled area, and the protected area. Also, as last night, the drones are described as large with red and white flashing lights. Spotlights have not been noted tonight.
The licensee has not changed their security posture. The licensee continues to monitor the drones.
As of 0355 EDT. no drones have been observed at the site since before 0020 MST. LLEA surveyed the area and were unable to locate drones on the ground or anyone controlling the drones.
The licensee notified FAA (both Phoenix and Albuquerque), FBI, OHS, and the Maricopa Sheriffs Office. The licensee notified the NRG Resident Inspector.
6 Notified R4DO (Proulx) and ILTA~-(b-)(_ _ ) _ ___.
This report is open pending ILTAB/ILTAT review. ILTAB/ILTAT will update or close this report when appropriate.
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s-m Ii &ID-02999 Page 3 of 4 Redacted Description of Incident
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This event was originally entered as an update to SID-02998, but Is administratively now a new event In the database.***
Four (4) drones were observed flying beginning at 2051 MST and continuing through the time of this report (2113 MST). As occurred last night, the drones are *flying in, through, and around the owner controlled area, the security owner controlled area, and the protected area. Also, as last night, the drones are desc,ibed as large with red and white flashing lights. Spotlights have not been noted tonight.
The licensee has not changed their security posture. The licensee continues to monitor the drones.
As of 0355 EDT, no drones have been observed at the site since before 0020 MST. t.LEA surveyed the area and were unable to locate drones on the ground or anyone controlling the drones.
The licensee notified FAA (both Phoenix and Albuquerque), FBI, OHS, and the Maricopa Sheriff's Office. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
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Notified R4D0 (Proulx) and ILTAB (b_)(_ l_
6 This report Is open pending ILTAB/ILTAT review. ILTAB/ILTAT wlll update or close this report when appropriate.
Updates/ ILTAB Summary ILTAT (Smith) contacted the FBl's WMD Coordinator on 10/1/2019, and was informed that the FBI is actively coordinating a response with the site, LLEA, and the FAA. ILTAT followed up again on 10/28/2019. Due to a lack of identifying features on the drone and the absence of an identified operator, this incident is being closed "unresolved."
Last Updated Nov 25, 201911:10:00 CST I Caller's Notification Information (R) Name (R) Organization (R)Phone Maricopa County Sheriff Office LLEA 602-876-1011 (R) Name (R) Organization (R) Phone Albuquerque FAA Office FAA 505-856-4500 (R) Name (R) Organization (R) Phone Phoenix FAA Office FAA 602-306-2566 (R) Name (R) Organization (R) Phone Heather Martin, Washington DC FAA Office FAA 202-267-3333 (R) Name {R) Organization (R) Phone Region/ii FBI Office FBI 623-466-1999 (R) Name (R) Organization (R) Phone OHS Office OHS 202-282-8101 r_on- Re-sp_o_n_s1,_*e_R_e_co_ra_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __.l 03/04/2020
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From: You Dayid To: Bywater Russ: Peabody Charley: Dixon John : Lingam Siva: Braisted Jonathan Cc: You David
Subject:
Palo Verde Plant Status: Wednesday October 2, 2019 Date: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 10:08:35 AM Common Unit
None Palo Verde Unit 1 Mode/Power Level/Planned Power Changes: Mode 1 / 100% Risk: Green TS Action Statements:
3.3.10, Condition A: 9/28 @0018, 'B' QSPDS failed due to loss of communication.
Restart of the system did not solve the issue. l&C continues troubleshooting.
Events/Conditions of Interest/Major Activities:
None Palo Verde Unit 2 Mode/Power Level/Planned Power Changes: Mode: 1 / 100% Risk: Green TS Action Statements:
None Events/Conditions of Interest/Major Activities:
Receiving intermittent CPC/CEAC trouble alarm. l&C investigating
Planned "C" reactor trip switchgear breaker changeout (18 month periodicity)
Palo Verde Unit 3 Mode/Power Level/Planned Power Changes: Mode: 1 / 98% Risk: Green TS Action Statements:
None Events/Conditions of Interest/Major Activities:
The outage begins Friday night, 10/4-5.
Control room received DAFAS B trip alarm last night. Currently both A and B DAFAS is tripped. FIN is troubleshooting.
Possible plan to recirculate the RWT using the A HPSI pump. This will place the HPSI pump in an inoperable status (~2 days). Operators are staging FLEX equipment for risk mitigation.
Other
No drone activity reported last night.
From: Liooam Siva To: Pascarem Robert Subject : FW: Palo Verde Plant Status: Tuesday October 1, 2019 Date: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 10:49:00 AM Attachments: PVNGS securitv reoort.odf FYI (security-related for Drone flying near the plant).
From: You, David Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 10:22 AM To: Bywater, Russ <Russell.Bywater@ nrc.gov>; Peabody, Cha rley <Cha rles.Peabody@ nrc.gov>;
Dixon, John <Joh n.Dixon@nrc.gov>; Lingam, Siva <Siva .Unga m@nrc.gov>; Braisted, Jonathan
<Jonathan.Braisted@nrc.gov>
Cc: You, David <David.You@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Palo Verde Pla nt Status: Tuesday Octobe r 1, 2019 Common Unit
None Palo Verde Unit 1 Mode/Power Level/Planned Power Changes: Mode 1 / 100% Risk: Green TS Action Statements:
3.3.10, Condition A: 9/28 @0018, 'B' QSPDS failed due to loss of communication.
Restart of the system did not solve the issue. l&C continues troubleshooting.
Events/Conditions of Interest/Major Activities:
EDG A surveillance run in progress. Will be completed this morning.
"A" Control oil pump planned maintenance.
Palo Verde Unit 2 Mode/Power Level/Planned Power Changes: Mode: 1 / 100% Risk: Green TS Action Statements:
None Events/Conditions of Interest/Major Activities:
Planned work on West Wing 2. As a precaution the control room has placed loads on the auxiliary transformer (SO1, 3, 5 buses).
Palo Verde Unit 3 Mode/Power Level/Planned Power Changes: Mode: 1 / 98% Risk: Green TS Action Statements:
None Events/Conditions of Interest/Major Activities:
The outage begins Friday night, 10/4-5.
Planned excore linear monthly calibration.
Other
More drone activity spotted last night.
Palo Verde PVNGS Nuclear Security l\uc!ur Genm 1ting Stutio11
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[Zl Yes -- No [ 19030260 l2 I 05 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months I: lsria11 Tapley I I Type of Property/Equipment Involved Serial Number Estimated Value I
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Re ort Details On 9/30/19 at approximately 205 1 hours1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months . it w.is reported by a Security Team Leader that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (CA Vs) were approaching the plant from the cast (true *a 'he u s
darknes. made it difficult to estimate the altitude at whii;h the t.:AVs were flying. Two Security Team Lcadcrs'"("" b)'-"(4....)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
b 4 he UA Vs appeared to huvc been launching frorn behind the mountain range at th;: intersection of Southern Ave and 361 Avc just cas, of the plant. Fom CA Vs were confamed to have been spotted at one time flying northwest over Unit I and returning northeast over Unit 3. LI .FA (l'vfCSO) de1,uties were dispatched to the area of the mountain range with a Security Unit Team Lca(lt:r in an attempt to determine the lorntion of the UA V opcrator, hLll were un,uccessful. >lo other UAVs wc1*c observed after approximately 2300 hours0.0266 days 0.639 hours 0.0038 weeks 8.7515e-4 months .
These UA Vs arc bclicvi.:d to have been the same CA Vs that 1kw over r lant the night b1:forc on 9!29/19 at approximately 2020 hums (refer to CRH 14095 for details).
All required notifications were made IAW 20Dl:'-0SK49 Security Integrated Response Plan and additional Scc11rity contingency meas\tre were implemented IA W 21 SP-OSK 11 Security Contingencies. l\o additional compcnsalory measures are requirt"!d IA W 20SP-0SK0S Compensatory Measures for Loss of Security [ quipmcnl/Effcctivcncss.
PV-F0853 Ver. 2 2.0DP-OSK41
From : Carneal Jason To : Akhavannik Huda: Benney Brian : Beus Ikeda: Carneal Jason : Issa Alfred : King Mark: Mitchell Recasha :
Nolan Catherine : Pannier Stephen ; Ramadan Liliana ; Regner Lisa: Sigmon Rebecca ; Thomas Eric; Thompson
,!Qhn ; Winslow. Julie Subject : FW: Drones one- pager Note The attached one-pager concerns drones generally (and not at Palo Date: Friday, December 27, 20 19 10:16:22 AM Verde) and is considered a non-responsive record.
Attachments : LJAV Oct2019short docx FYI - attached is the one-pager that NSIR produced for OPA on drones. It came up during the OpE brief today when we discussed the Palo Verde drone/ South Texas robocall.
From: Felt s, Russe ll Sent: Friday, December 27, 2019 10:03 AM To: Carnea l, Jason <Jas on .Carnea l@nrc.gov>
Subject:
FW: Drones o ne-pager From: Bu rn el l, Scott Sent: M ond ay, December 23, 2019 9:49 AM To: Gavri la s, M ire la <M irela .Gavrilas@nrc.gov>; Ta ylor, Ro bert <Robe rt.Taylor@nrc.gov>; Veil, Andrea <andrea.ve il@nrc.gov>; Fe lts, Russell <Russe ll.Felts@nrc.gov>; Erlanger, Craig
<Craig.Erlanger@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Drones o ne-page r Hello everyone; Per Mirela's request, this is the current OPA guidance on drones. Thanks.
Scott
Non-Responsive Record From: Lombard Mark To: Helton Shana: Bowen Jeremy: Bailey Marissa: Atack Sabrina: Thomas Brian Subject : RE: Fwd: Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019 12:55:28 PM Attachments: image001 .jog Also fyi. The HOOs verified no flyovers last night.
From: Lomba rd, Mark Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 5:26 AM To: Hoc, HOO X <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>
Subject:
RE: Fwd: Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Thanks Ossy. I appreciate it!

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From: "Hoc, HOO X" <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>
Date: Thu, October 03, 2019 5:16 AM -0400 To: "Lombard, Mark"
Subject:
RE: Fwd: Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Caty was t he one sea rching yesterday and may have addit ional info, but I found this info on the FAA website :
Security Sensitive Airspace Restrictions Drones are prohi bited from flying over designated national secu rity sensitive faci lit ies. Operations are prohibited from the ground up to 400 feet above grou nd level, and apply to all types and pu rposes of UAS fl ight operations. Examples of these locations are:
M ilitary bases designated as Depa rtment of Defense facilities
National landmarks - Statue of Liberty, Hoover Dam, Mt. Rushmore
Certain critica l infrastructu re, such as nuclear power plant
-Ossy Headq uarters Operations Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
~ phone: 301-816-5100
~ fax: 301-816-5151 0;l hoo.hoc@nrc.gov i::9 secure: hool@nrc sgov gov colorNRC seal From: Lomba rd, Mark Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2019 4:58 AM To: Hoc, HOO X <HOO Hoc@mc gov>
Subject:
RE: Fwd: Re : PVGS - UAV overflights (an updat e)
Thanks. If you have that reference I need it this morning if possible. And is it AZ only or US wide?

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From: "Hoc, HOO X" <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>
Date: Thu, October 03, 2019 4:03 AM -0400 To: "Lombard, Mark" <Mark.Lombard@nrc.gov>
Subject:
RE: Fwd: Re: PVGS - UA V overflights (an update)
We received your email but have not received anything from Palo Verde.
By the way, one of the other HOOs fou nd a reference stating that it is illegal to fly over a nuclear power pla nt. They will be in at noon and could follow up with what they found.
Headq uarters Operations Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
~ phone: 301-816-5100
~ fax: 301-816-5151 t9 hoo.hoc@nrc.gov secure: hool@nrc sgov gov color NRC seal From: Lombard, Mark Se nt: Thursday, October 03, 2019 3:47 AM To: Hoc, HOO X <HOO.Hoc@nrc.goy>
Subject:
Re: Fwd: Re : PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Just checking to see if you all got my email.

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From: "Lombard, Mark"
Date: Wed, October 02, 2019 7:19 PM -0400 To: "Hoc, HOO X" <HOO,Hoc@nrc.gov>
CC: "Holian, Brian" <Bcian.HoHan@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Fwd: Re: PVGS - UA V overflights (an update)
Please let me know if we we get a follow up SID on th is as soon as it comes in please. My ringer is way up in case it comes in late tonight.
Thank you, Mark

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From: "Lombard, Mark" <Mark.Lombard@nrc.gov>
Date: Wed, October 02, 2019 7: 14 PM-0400 To: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph.Rivers@nrc.gov>, "Helton , Shana" <Shana.Helton@nrc.gov>,
"Bailey, Marissa" <Marissa Bai)ey@nrc gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian Ho)ian@nrc gov>
CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brjan.Thomas@nrc.gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy"
<Jeremy,Bowen@nrc.gov>, "Rivera, Alison" <Aiison,Rivera@nrc.gov>, "Holian, Brian"
<Brian,HoHan@nrc.gov>, "Morris, Scott" <Scott,Morris@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Since drones are aircraft and they are not violating a law, what is the action that can be taken legally if they locate the operator?
Mark

Origi nal Message--------

From: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph.Rivers@nrc.gov>
Date: Wed, October 02, 2019 6:55 PM -0400 To: "Helton, Shana" <Shana.Helton@nrc.gov>, "Bailey, Marissa"
<Marissa.Ba iley@nrc.gov>, "Lombard, Mark" <Mark.Lombard@nrc.gov>, "Holian, Brian"
<Brian.Holian@nrc.gov>
CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brjan.Thomas@ nrc.gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy"
< Jeremy Bowen@nrc gov>, "Rivera, Alison" <Alison Rivera@nrc gov>, "Stone, Rebecca"
<Rebecca.Stone@nrc.gov>, "Miller, Geoffrey" <Geoffrey.MjJler@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Actually, the system they describe is not a counter- UAV technology. It is a detection system that could aid in the identification of the people flying the UAVs. However, at this t ime, the pilots are not violating ay laws or regulations by flying over the plant.
Joe From: Helton, Shana <Shana Helton@nrc gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 5:05 PM To: Bailey, Marissa <Marissa Bailey@nrc gov>; Lombard, Mark ; Holian, Brian <Brian Holian@nrc gov>
Cc: Thomas, Brian <Brian Thomas@nrc gov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jeremy Bowen@nrc gov>; Rivers, Joseph <Joseph Riyers@nrc gov>; Rivera, Alison <Alison Riyera@nrc gov>; Stone, Rebecca
<Rebecca Stone@nrc gov>; Miller, Geoffrey <Geoffrey Miller@nrc gov>
Subject:
FYI: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
FYI, note the below re: licensee using counter-drone technology. (Thanks, Geoff, for passing this along.)
From: Miller, Geoffrey Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 5:03 PM To: Helton, Sha na <Sha na.HeUon@nrc.gov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jeremy. Bowen@nrc.gov>
Cc: Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.La ntz@nrc.gov>
Subject:
FW: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
FYI - in case you hadn't heard through other channels.
From~(b)(6) I Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 3:31 PM To: Morris, Scott <Scott Morris@nrc gov>; Lantz, Ryan <Ryan Lantz@n rc gov>; Miller, Geoffrey
<Geoffrey Miller@nrc gov>; Vegel, Anton <Anton Vegel@orc gov>; Inverso, Tara
<Jara loverso@nrc gov>
Cc: Dixon, Joh n <John Dixon@nrc.gov>; Haire, Mark
Subject:
PVGS - UAV ove rflights (an update)
Scott, At the urging of John Dixon (thanks, John!), I just received a call from Sean Darnseif and Michael Casenza (?) from PVGS to update me on the activities their site is undertaking to attempt to identify the UAV operators from earlier this week.
According to our discussions just now, PVGS is working closely with their regulatory affairs staff, LLEA, DHS, FAA, and FBI to address the UAV overfl ights. Further, PVGS intends to deploy a counter-drone technology from Area Armor to attempt to identify the UAV operators. This technology apparently has a 13-mile radius and can determine the specific point from which the UAVs were launched so that LLEA / site security can locate the operator(s). I confirmed with the licensee that they have coordinated the use of this counter drone technology with FAA, and they informed me that this technology only locates the UAVs; it does not interfere with the flight pattern of those UAVs in any way. PVGS has also staffed an additional team on the backshift to help search for any potential operators should additional UAVs be observed later th is week.
I have conveyed this information to my FBI counterpart with whom I have been coordinating this week for his awareness, and I have asked both PVGS and the FBI to keep me informed of any additional information they may receive during the course of this investigation. I will also share this information with ILTAB for their on-call duty officer's awareness.
Thank you ,
!(b)(6)
Intelligence Specialist Response Coordination Branch, Region IV U.S. Nuclea r Re ulatory Comm ission Tel: (b)(B)
(b)(6)

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From: "Hoc, HOO X" <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>
Date: Thu, October 03, 2019 4 :03 AM -0400 To: "Lombard, Mark" <Mark.Lombard@nrc.gov>
Subject:
RE: Fwd: Re: PVGS - UA V overflights (an update)
We received your email but have not received anything from Palo Verde.
By the way, one of the other HOOs found a reference stating that it is illegal to fly over a nuclear power plant. They will be in at noon and could follow up with what they found.
Headquarters Operations Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
~ phone: 301-816-5100
~ fax: 301-816-5151 fr,] boo hoc@nrc gov secure: hool@nrc sgov gov color NRC seal
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From: Lomba rd, Mark Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2019 3:47 AM To: Hoc, HOO X <HOO.Hoc@nrc gov>
Subject:
Re: Fwd: Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Just checking to see if you all got my email.

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From: "Lo mbard, Mark"
Date: Wed, October 02, 2019 7:19 PM -0400 To: "Hoc, HOO X" <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>
CC: "Holian, Brian" <Brian.Holian@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Fwd: Re: PVGS - UA V overflights (an update)
Please let me know if we we get a follow up SID on this as soon as it comes in please. My ringer is way up in case it comes in late tonight.
Thank you, Mark

Original Message--------

From: "Lombard, Mark"
Date: Wed, October 02, 20 19 7:14 PM-0400 To: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph.Rjvers@nrc.gov>, "Helton , Shana" <Shana.Helton@nrc.gov>,
"Bailey, Marissa" <Marissa Bailey@nrc gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian Holian@nrc gov>
CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian.Thomas@nrc.gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy"
<Jeremy Bowen@nrc gov>, "Rivera, Alison" <Alison.Rivera@nrc gov>, "Holian, Brian"
<Brian.Holian@nrc.gov>, "Morris, Scott" <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Re: PVGS - UA V overflights (an update)
Since drones are aircraft and they are not violating a law, what is the action that can be taken legally if they locate the operator?
Mark

Original Message --------

From: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph Rjvers@nrc.gov>
Date: Wed, October 02, 2019 6:55 PM -0400 To: "Helton, Shana" <Shana HeJton@nrc gov>, "Bailey, Marissa"
<Marjssa.Baj)ey@nrc.gov>, "Lombard, Mark" <Mark.Lombard@nrc.gov>, "Holian, B rian"
<Bcian.Hoiian@nrc.gov>
CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian Thomas@nrc gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy"
<Jeremy.Bowen@nrc.gov>, "Rivera, Alison" <Alison.Rivera@nrc.gov>, "Stone, Rebecca"
<Rebecca,Stone@nrc.gov>, "Miller, Geoffrey" <Geoffrey MiJler@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Actually, the system they describe is not a counter- UAV technology. It is a detection system that could aid in the identification of the people flying the UAVs. However, at this t ime, the pilots are not violating ay laws or regulations by flying over the plant.
Joe From: Helton, Shana <Shana.Helton@nrc.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 5:05 PM
To: Bailey, Marissa <Marissa.Bailey@nrc.gov>; Lombard, Ma rk <Mark.Lombard@nrc.gov>; Holian, Brian <Brian Holian@nrc.gov>
Cc: Thomas, Bria n <Brian Thomas@nrc.gov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jeremy.Bowen@nrc.gov>; Rivers, Joseph <Joseph.Rivers@nrc.gov>; Rivera, Alison <Alison.Rivera@nrc.gov>; Stone, Rebecca
<Rebecca .Stone@ re.gov>; Miller, Geoffrey <Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>
Subject:
FYI: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
FYI, note the below re: licensee using counter-drone technology. (Thanks, Geoff, for passing this along.)
From: Mil ler, Geoffrey Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 5:03 PM To: Helton, Shana <Shana Hehon@nrc gov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jeremy Bowen@nrc gov>
Cc: Lantz, Ryan <Ryan Lantz@nrc gov>
Subject:
FW: PVGS - UAV overfl ights (an update)
FYI - in case you hadn't heard through other channels.
From: l(b)(6) I Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 3:31 PM To: Morris, Scott <Scott Morrjs@nrc gov>; Lantz, Rya n <Ryan.Lantz@nrc.gov>; Miller, Geoffrey
<Geoffrey.Miller@nrc.gov>; Vegel, Anton <Anton.Vegel@nrc.gov>; Inverso, Tara
<Jara lnverso@nrc gov>
Cc: Dixon, John <Joh n.Dixon@nrc.gov>; Haire, Mark <Mark.Haire@ nrc.gov>
Subject:
PVGS - UAV ove rf lights (an update)
Scott, At the urging of John Dixon (thanks, John!), I just received a call from Sean Darnseif and Michael Casenza (?) from PVGS to update me on the activities their site is undertaking to attempt to identify the UAV operators from earlier this week.
According to our discussions just now, PVGS is working closely with their regulatory affairs staff, LLEA, DHS, FAA, and FBI to address the UAV overflights. Further, PVGS intends to deploy a counter-drone technology from Area Armor to attempt to identify the UAV operators. This technology apparently has a 13-mile radius and can determine the specific point from which the UAVs were launched so that LLEA / site security can locate the operator(s). I confirmed with the licensee that they have coordinated the use of this counter drone technology with FAA, and they informed me that this technology only locates the UAVs; it does not interfere with the flight pattern of those UAVs in any way. PVGS has also staffed an additional team on the backshift to help search for any potential operators should additional UAVs be observed later this week.
I have conveyed this information to my FBI counterpart with whom I have been coordinating this week for his awareness, and I have asked both PVGS and the FBI to keep me informed of any additional information they may receive during the course of this investigation. I will also share this information with ILTAB for their on-call duty officer's awareness.
Thank you,
~ ence Specialist Response Coordination Branch, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comm ission Te I:l(b)(6)
From: Lombard Mark To: Lombard Mark
Subject:
NSIR update Date: Friday, October 4, 2019 5:11 :33 PM Attachments: UAV One-Pager.doc)(
A few items this wonderful Friday afternoon:
This week has been Drone-a-palooza for ssure. With the two drone swarm flyovers at PVNGS early in the week getting a lot of attention in the agency and outside {e.g.,
folks who work in the EEOB), we learned a lot and briefed a lot. And our UAV/drone Commission paper should go up to them next week. See the attached one (two really) pager we put together. It is intended for internal and external stakeholders.
DOE is working closely with FAA to designate areas over NPPs are no-fly zones and we are working to communicate to licensees what that means. At this time, we are not planning to impose new requierments on licensees, but the landscape is dynamic and changing. May also be an invite ffor me to travel downtown for a limited ateend ance NSC/CISR meetina to d'ISCUSS.
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mark
NRC's Ongoing Assessment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Key Messages:
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From : Bowen Jeremy To : Helton Shana: Thomas Brian ; Rivera Alison: Rivers Joseph: Stone Rebecca Subject : FYI - Drones Stakeholder Engagement Document Same attachment Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 8:03 :52 AM on pgs . 65 Attachments: UAV One-PageLllQQ FYI ,
For your records, attached is the fi nal version of the document that was created to support external stakeholder engagement related to drones. It was shared with the regional DRS Directors & Deputies, NRR, OPA, OCA, OEDO, and the Comm ission. I believe Mark also shared it with OHS and DOE.
Jeremy
Non-Responsive Record From: Hoc, HOO X <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>
Sent: Friday, October 4, 2019 7:27 AM To* I ornbard Mark 
Subject:
RE: SID Notice: 10/3/2019 ***OFFI CIAL USE ONLY
SECURITY RELATED IPffORMATIQPq *
In PWS we've identif ied 42 drone SIDs in the past 3 years (57 SIDs since 12/27/14), but we are cc' ing ILTAB duty officer and BC to give you an official answer since they track these events.
Headquarters Operations Officer U.S. Nuclea r Regulatory Commission
~ phone : 301-816-5100
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From: Lomba rd, Mark Sent: Fr iday, October 04, 2019 7:05 AM To: Hoc, HOO X <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Re: SID Notice: 10/3/2019 * *
OFFICll\l USE ONLY SECURITY RELATED INFORMATIQPq *"'
Good morning. Can you all easily find out how many drone SIDs we have had over the last 3 years?

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From: "Hoc, HOO X" <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>
Date: Thu, October 03, 2019 10:12 PM -0400 To: "Hoc, HOO X" <HOO Hoc@nrc gov>
Subject:
SID Notice: 10/3/2019 *** OFFICIAL USE ONLY SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION * *
FOR OFFICI/\L USE ONLY UMITED DISTRIBUTION SID#: SID-03000; Seabrook; Open ow".
Headquarters Operations Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Phone: 301-816-5100 Fax: 301-816-5151 email: hoo,hoc@nrc.gov secure e-mail: hool@nrc.sgov.gov
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From : Lombard Mark To : Warner Deanna Subject : Fw : SID Notice : 9/ 30/ 2019 Date: Sunday, March 22 , 2020 12:47: 18 PM Attachments: SlQ_,_pdf From: Hoc, HOO X <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 3:22 AM To: Hoc, HOO X <HOO.Hoc@ nrc.gov>
Subject:
SID Notice : 9/30/2019 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY LIM ITED DISTR IBUTION SID# : SID-02998 ; Palo Verde ; Open ement sensitive" information. Please do not r a 10n to individua s w ow" .
Headquarters Operations Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Phone : 301 -816-5100 Fax: 301-816-5151 email: hoo .hoc@nrc.gov secure e-mail: hoo1@nrc.sgov.gov
FOR OFFICI,1L USE ONLY LIMITED DISTRIBUTION ms~1JVl'1-ll~LC.J.Un~ta~i~*n "law enforcement sensitive" in or Please do not rela th mdividuals who do not have a "need to know" Event#: SID-02998 Security Event Description Site: Palo Verde Facility Type: Power Reactor - Operating Event Date/Time: 09/29/2019 America/Phoenix Notify Date/Time: 9/30/2019 12:47:00 AM (EDT)
Last Update Date: 9/30/20 L9 I :22: 11 AM (EDT)
Event Type: Drone H.E.R.0: Thomas Kendzia Caller Affiliation: Palo Verde Security Officer noticed several drones (5 or 6) flying over the site. The drones are circling the 3 unit site inside and outside th e Protected Area. The drones have flashing red and white lights and are estimated to be 200 to 300 hundred feet above the site. It was reported t he drones had spotlights on while approaching the site that they turned off when they entered the Security Owner Controlled Area. Drones were first noticed at 2050 MST and are still over the site as of 2147 MST. Security Posture was normal, which was changed to elevated when the drones were noticed. The Licensee notified one of the NRC rnsident inspectors.
As of 0237 EST, no drones have been observed at the site since 2230 MST. Officers believe drones were over 2 feet in diameter.
This report is open pending ILTAB/ILTAT review. ILTAB/ILTAT will update or close this rnport when appropriate.
For Official Vse Only Page I of I
From : Lombard Mark To : Warner Deanna Subject : Fw : SID Notice : 10/ 1/2019 - 2nd occurrence noted as update to SID-02998 is now SID-02999 Date: Sunday, March 22 , 2020 12:47: 10 PM Attachments: SlQ_,_pdf From: Hoc, HOO X <HOO.Hoc@nrc.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 12 :54 PM To: Hoc, HOO X <HOO.Hoc@ nrc.gov>
Subject:
SID Notice : 10/1/2019 - 2nd occurrence noted as update to SID-02998 is now SID-02999 FOR OFFICIAL USE omv LIM ITED DISTR IBUTION his event was origi nally en tered as an u date to SID-02998, but is administratively now new event in the database.
SID# : SID-02999 ; Palo Verde; Open rt may contain "law 1n ormation . Please do

ormation to individuals who Headquarters Operat ions Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Phone: 301 -816-5100 Fax: 301-816-5151 email : hoo .hoc@nrc.gov secure e-mail : hoo1@nrc.sgov.gov
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY- LIMITED DISTRIBUTION his17mrtm"-11U1-v contain "law enforcement sensitive" in Please do not re on to individuals Event#: SID-02999 Security Event Description Site: Palo Verde Facility Type: Power Reactor - Operating Event Date/Time: 09/30/2019 America/Phoenix Notify Date/Time: 10/1/2019 12:13:00 AM (EDT)
Last Update Date: 101112019 I :09:22 PM (EDT)
Event Type: Drone H.E.R.0: Donald Norwood Caller Affiliation: Palo Verde Security
*
This event was originally entered as an update to SID-02998, but is administratively now a new event in the database. * *
Four (4) drones were observed flying beginning at 2051 MST and continuing through the time of this report (211 3 MST). As occurred last night, the drones are flying in, through, and around the owner controllled area, the security owner controlled area, and the protected area. Also, as last night, the drones are described as large with red and white f lashing lights. Spotlights have not been noted tonight.
The licensee has not changed their security posture. The licensee continues to monitor t he drones.
As of 0355 EDT, no drones have been observed at the site since before 0020 MST.
LLEA surveyed the area and were unable to locate drones on the ground or anyone controlling the drones.
The licensee notified FAA (both Phoenix and Albuquerque}, FBI, OHS, and the Maricopa Sheriff's Office. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R4O0 (Proulx) and ILTAB .... l(b_)(6_) _ __,
This report is open pending ILTAB/ILTAT review. ILTAB/ILTAT will update or close this report when appropriate.
For Official Vse Only Page I of I
From: Rivers Joseph To: Pearson Laura: Lombard Mark: Helton Shana: Bailey Marissa: Honan Bria Cc: Thomas Brian: Bowen Jeremy: Rjyera Alison: Morris Scott: Atack Sabrina Subject : RE: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Date: Thursday, October 3 , 2019 7:31 :10 AM There are a number of websites that provide such information. Here is one below:
https *//cq reengage com/a uvsi/statelegmap I would point out that restricted airspace will do nothing to stop an adversarial attack and even the detection systems identified earlier in this email chain have limited success rates, and there is even lower likelihood that law enforcement will arrive quickly enough to actually engage with the pilots. We should be focusing our attention on getting Federal regulations and laws changed to allow sites to be defended and to identify engineering fixes that would mitigate an adversarial attack before there our licensed facilities become vulnerable.
From: Pearson, Laura Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2019 7:15 AM To: Lombard, Mark <Ma rk.Lombard@nrc.gov>; Rivers, Joseph <Joseph.Rivers@nrc.gov>; Helton, Shana <Shana.Helton@ nrc.gov>; Bailey, Marissa <Marissa.Bailey@nrc.gov>; Holian, Brian
<Brian.Holian@nrc.gov>
Cc: Thomas, Brian <Brian.Thomas@nrc.gov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jeremy.Bowen@nrc.gov>; Rivera, Alison <Alison.Rivera@nrc.gov>; Morris, Scott <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>; Atack, Sabrina
<Sabrina.Atack@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
The last time I looked at the state laws on drones was about a year ago, and t hat t hat t ime the number of states w it h similar laws was in the high teens with more pend ing. There has been a big push for states to enact these laws because the federa l government has li mited authority to enact similar laws, si nce most drone activity t hat is worrisome occurs close to the ground/structures- and the federa l government's authority sta rts higher than that, if I recal l, over 500 feet. (Th is is why FAA's drone regu lations get shot down in cou rt constantly- lack of authority to create the regulations.) By contrast the states have vast power over t his, and a lot (if not most at this point) have laws perta ining to drone activity at power pla nts.

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From: "Lombard, M ark"
Date: Thu, October 03, 2019 3:45 AM -0400 To: "Pearson, Laura" <Laura.Pearson@nrc.gov>, "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph.Rivers@nrc.gov>, "Helton, Shana" <Shana.Helton@nrc gov>, "Ba iley, Marissa" <Marjssa.Bailey@nrc.gov>, "Holian, Brian"
<Brian Holiao@nrc.gov>
CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian Thomas@nrc gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy" <Jeremy Bowen@nrc gov>,
"Rivera, Alison" <Alison .Rivera@nrc.gov>, " Morris, Scott" <Scott.Morris@nrc.gov>, "Atack, Sabrina"
<Sabrina Atack@nrc gov>
Subject:
Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Tha nks Laura. Do we know if other NPP states have simi lar laws?

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From: "Pea rson, Laura" <Laura.Pearson@nrc.gov>
Date: Wed, October 02, 2019' 8:42 PM -0400 To: "Lombard, Mark" <Mark.Lombard@nrc.gov>, "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph.Rivers@nrc.gov>,
"Helton, Shana " <Shana.Helton@nrc.gov>, "Bailey, Marissa " <Marjssa.Bailey@nrc.gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brjan.Holjan@nrc.gov>
CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian.Thomas@nrc.gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy" <Jeremy.Bowen@nrc gov>,
"Rivera, Alison" <Aljson.Rivera@nrc.gov>, " Morris, Scott" <Scott Morris@nrc.gov>, "Atack, Sabrina "
<Sabrina.Atack@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Mark, to answer your question, Arizona law prohibits flying a drone within 500 feet horizonta lly or 250 feet vertically of any critica l faci lity, wh ich includes power plants of any type.

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From: "Lombard, Mark" <Mark.Lombard@nrc.gov>
Date: Wed, October 02, 2019' 7:25 PM -0400 To: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph.Rjvers@nrc.gov>, "Helton, Shana" <Shana. Helton@nrc.gov>, "Bai ley, Marissa" <Marjssa.Bailey@nrc.gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian.Holian@nrc.gov>
CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian.Thomas@nrc.gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy" <Jeremy Bowen@nrc.gov>,
"Rivera, Alison" <Alison Rjvera@nrc gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian Holjan@nrc gov>, " M orris, Scott"
<Scott.Morrjs@nrc.gov>, "Ba iley, Marissa" <Marjssa.Bajley@nrc.gov>, "Atack, Sabrina"
<Sabrjna.Atack@nrc.gov>, "Pearson, Laura" <Laura,Pearson@nrc.gov>
Subject:
Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
PS-let's please not brief this out fu rther until I get to Dan and we have a bit more info.

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From: "Lombard, M ark"
Date: Wed, October 02, 2019' 7:14 PM -0400 To: "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph Rivers@n rc gov>, "Helton, Shana" <Shana Helton@nrc.gov>, "Bai ley, Marissa" <M arissa .Bailev@nrc.gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian .Holian@n rc.gov>
CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian.Thomas@nrc.gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy" <Jeremy.Bowen@nrc.gov>,
"Rivera, Alison" <Alison Rjvera@nrc gov>, "Holian, Brian" <Brian Holjan@nrc.gov>, " M orris, Scott"
<Scott Morris@nrc gov>
Subject:
Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Since drones are aircraft and t hey are not violating a law, what is t he action that can be taken lega lly if t hey locat e t he operator?
Mark

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From : "Rivers, Joseph" <Joseph. Rivers@nrc.gov>
Date: Wed, October 02, 2019' 6:55 PM -0400 To: "Helton, Shana " <Shana He lton@nrc gov>, "Bailey, Marissa " <Marissa Bailey@nrc gov>,
" Lombard, M ark" , "Holia n, Brian" <Brian Holian@nrc gov>
CC: "Thomas, Brian" <Brian.Thomas@nrc.gov>, "Bowen, Jeremy" <Jeremy.Bowen@nrc.gov>,
"Rivera, Alison" <Alison Rivera@nrc gov>, "Stone, Rebecca" <Rebecca Stone@nrc.gov>, "Miller, Geoffrey" <Geoffrey. MiIler@nre.gov>
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Re: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
Actually, the system they describe is not a counter- UAV technology. It is a detection system that could aid in the identification of the people flying the UAVs. However, at this t ime, t he pilots are not violating ay laws or regulations by flying over the plant.
Joe From: Helton, Shana <Shana Helton@nrc gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 5:05 PM To: Bailey, Marissa <Marjssa.Bai!ey@nrc.gov>; Lombard, Ma rk <Mark.Lombard@nrc.gov>; Holian, Brian <Brian Ho!ian@nrc.gov>
Cc: Thomas, Brian <Brian Jhomas@nrc gov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jeremy Bowen@nrc gov>; Rivers, Joseph <Joseph.Rivers@nrc.gov>; Rivera, Alison <Alison.Rivera@nrc.gov>; Stone, Rebecca
<Rebecca Stone@nrc gov>; Miller, Geoffrey <Geoffrey.Miller@nrc gov>
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FYI: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
FYI, note the below re: licensee using counter-drone technology. (Thanks, Geoff. for passing this along.)
From: Miller, Geoffrey Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 5:03 PM To: Helton, Shana <Shana He~ton@nrc gov>; Bowen, Jeremy <Jeremy Bowen@nrc gov>
Cc: Lantz, Ryan <Ryan Lantz@nrc gov>
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FW: PVGS - UAV overflights (an update)
FYI - in case you hadn't heard through other channels.
From:l(b)(6) I Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 3:31 PM To: Morris, Scott <Scott Morrjs@nrc gov>; Lantz, Ryan <Ryan.Lantz@nrc.gov>; Miller, Geoffrey
<Geoffrey.Miller@nrc gov>; Vegel, Anton <Anton Vegel@nrc gov>; Inverso, Tara
<Jara lnverso@nrc gov>
Cc: Dixon, John <John Dixon@nrc gov>; Haire, Mark
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PVGS - UAV ove rfl ights (an update)
Scott, At the urging of John Dixon (thanks, John!), I just received a call from Sean Darnseif and Michael Casenza (?) from PVGS to update me on the activities their site is undertaking to attempt to identify the UAV operators from earlier this week.
According to our discussions just now, PVGS is working closely with their regulatory affairs staff, LLEA, DHS, FAA, and FBI to address the UAV overflights. Further, PVGS intends to deploy a counter-drone technology from Area Armor to attempt to identify the UAV operators. This technology apparently has a 13-mile radius and can determine the specific point from which the UAVs were launched so that LLEA / site security can locate the operator(s). I confirmed with the licensee that they have coordinated the use of this counter drone technology with FAA, and they informed me that this technology only locates the UAVs ; it does not interfere with the flight pattern of those UAVs in any way. PVGS has also
staffed an additional team on the backshift to help search for any potential operators should additional UAVs be observed later this week.
I have conveyed this information to my FBI counterpart with whom I have been coordinating this week for his awareness, and I have asked both PVGS and the FBI to keep me informed of any additional information they may receive during the course of this investigation . I will also share this information with ILTAB for their on-call duty officer's awareness.
Thank you, l(b)(6) I Inte lligence Specialist Response Coord in ation Branch, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Re ulatory Commission Tel: (b)(6)
From: Dixon, John Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 1:38 PM To: Peabody, Charley; You, David; Bywater, Russ
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FW: NRC Daily Notes for October 11, 2019 FYI. The drone issue is getting higher views, not specific to PV but it may have driven it faster.
Jolin L 'Di xon Cfiief, 13r an cfi 'D 817-200-1574 l(b)(6) I(c)
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