ML20204E762

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Updates Current Status of Corrective Actions for Security Computer Failures.Hardware & Software Replacement Recommended Due to Various Complications W/Mods to Software. Schedule for Replacement Will Be Developed & Submitted
ML20204E762
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Site: Fort Calhoun Omaha Public Power District icon.png
Issue date: 07/24/1986
From: Andrews R
OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
To: Denise R
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
References
LIC-86-127, NUDOCS 8608010247
Download: ML20204E762 (2)


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Docket No. 50-285 2.

Letter R.L. Andrews to R.P. Denise, dated 3/28/85 (LIC-85-052)

Dear Mr. Denise:

Site Security System Computer Failures The purpose of this letter is to update you as to the current status of the District's corrective actions relating to security computer failures. At the time of the previous letter OPPD planned to take four actions:

1. Continue working with vendors on reviewing software programs with the intent of identifying problem areas.
2. Modify, as necessary, portions of the operating system software to increase system reliability.
3. Review the need for modifying the computer hardware.
4. If deemed appropriate, modify computer hardware to increase system reliability.

Consultation with vendors, as per Item (1) identified software problem areas.

Minor software modifications were made and tested.

Several ap-proaches to modifying operating system software were investigated per Item (2). While some success was achieved, various complications arising from these attempts has resulted in a recommendation for both hardware and 8608010247 860724 PDR ADOCK 0500 5

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Initial action has been taken and a consultant has been selected to aid in the development of a bid specification. A schedule for this replacement process will be developed in accordance with resource availability and vendor ability to meet our needs.

When OPPD's plans are finalized for this modification, your office will be notified.

If you have any questions please contact us.

Sincerely h"12 R. L. Andrews Division Manager Nuclear Production RLA/JJF/JRG/me cc: LeBoeuf, Lamb, Leiby & MacRae 1333 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.

Washington, DC 20036 D. E. Sells, NRC Project Manager P. H. Harrell, NRC Senior Resident Inspector i

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