ML20210Q148

Forwards Evaluation of 841217 & 850814 Physical Security Plans.Plans Satisfy Physical Protection Requirements of 10CFR73.67(f) & Acceptable

ML20210Q148
Person / Time
Site:	University of Texas at Austin
Issue date:	05/06/1986
From:	Berkow H Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Klein D TEXAS, UNIV. OF, AUSTIN, TX
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NUDOCS 8605130625
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d May 6, 1986 j Docket No. 50-602 Dr. Dale E. Klein, Director Nuclear Reactor Laboratory University of Texas Austin, Texas 78712

SUBJECT:

ACCEPTANCE OF SECURITY PLAN By letter dated December 17, 1984, and revised by letter dated August 14, 1985, you submitted the " Physical Security Plan for the UT TRIGA Mark II Reactor Facility", for Construction Permit No. CPRR-123. The staff of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has now completed its review and evaluation of this plan.

Based on its review, ar.d as discussed in the enclosed evaluation, the staff has made a preliminary conclusion that, when implemented, the protection measures identified in the physical security plan will meet the requirements of 10 CFR Part 73 for special nuclear material of low strategic significance.

Furthermore, we conclude that by satisfying the physical protection requirements set forth in 10 CFR 73.67(f) for the theft of special nuclear material of low strategic significance, the physical security plan also satisfies the general requirements of 10 CFR 73.40(a) for protection against radiological sabotage and theft of special nuclear material. The approved plan is exempt from public disclosure pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.790(d).

If you have any questions, please contact John Dosa, our Project Manager for your facility, at (301) 492-8207.

Sincerely, Original signed by Herbert N. Berkow, Director Standardization and Special Projects Directorate Division of PWR Licensing-B

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ACCEPTANCE OF SECURITY PLAN By letter dated December 17, 1984, and revised by letter. dated August 14, -

1985, you submitted the " Physical Security Plan for the UT TRIGA Mark (I '

Reactor Facility", for Construction Permit No. CPRR-123. The staff of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has now completed its review and evaluation of this plan.

Based on its review, and as discussed in the enclosed evaluation, the staff .

has made a preliminary conclusion that, when implemented, the protection measures identified in the physical security plan will meet the requfrements of 10 CFR Part 73 for special nuclear material of low strategic significance.

Furthermore, we conclude that by satisfying the physical protection requirements set forth in 10 CFR 73.67(f) for the' theft of special nuclear material of low strategic significance, the physical security plan also satisfies the general requirements of 10 CFR 73.40(a) for protection against radiological sabotage and theft of special nuclear material. The -

approved plan is exempt from public disclosure pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.790(d).

If you have any questions, please contact John Dosa, our Project Manager for your facility, at (301) 492-8207.

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,- l 1.0 Introduction The University of Texas in Austin, Tex'as has filed with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission a physical security plan for the protection of ,

special nuclear material of low strategic significance. The plan, which is '

exempt from public disclosure pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 2.790(d),

is entitled " Physical Security Plan for the UT TRIGA Hark II Reactor Facility,"

i dated April 1985.

This Safety Evaluation Report (SER) summarizes how the applicant has provided for meeting the requirements of 10 CFR Part 73.

4 2.0 Storage And Use Of Special Nuclear Material Of Low Strategic Significance To satisfy the requirements of 10 CFR 73.67(f)(1) the University of Texas has established temporary and pemanent controlled access areas (CAA's) which are clearly demarcated, access to which is controlled and which affords isolation of the material or persons within them. Demarcation of the CAA's is provided through the use of nomal construction type material. Access control to the

CAA's is the responsibility of the facility director or supervisor. The means and criteria used for controlling access in the CAA's have been established.

. 3.0 Honitoring Controlled Access Areas To Detect Unauthorized Penetrations 1

Or Activities To satisfy the requirements of 10 CFR 73.67(f)(2) the University of Texas uses 4

a combination of devices and procedures for intrusion detection. Intrusion ,

i' detection devices provide alam indications of unauthorized access to the CAA's.

To ensure operability of the devices, functional and system operation tests are being perfomed at periodic intervals. Intrusion detection procedures are administrative in nature and are implemented by facility personnel.

4.0 Response To Unauthorized Penetrations Or Activities '

I To satisfy the regirements of 10 CFR 73.67(f)(3) the University of Texas has designated the Chief of the University's Police Department as being responsible for security responses to activities in the CAA's and adjacent areas. Backup to the University's Police Department is provided by other law enforcement agencies.

5.0 Procedures For Dealing With Threats And Ihefts Of Special Nuclear Material To satisfy the requirements of 10 CFR 73.67(f)(4) procedures have been established and are being maintained for response to specific events related to security of j special nuclear material of low strategic significance. The response procedures detail the responsibilities and duties of the facility management and of the security organization.

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4 6.0 Intransit Protection To satisfy the in transit physical protection requirements of 10 CFR 73.67(g) the University of Texas has identified the responsibilities of both the shipper and receiver of special nuclear material of low strategic significance. The plan commits University of Texas personnel to the advance notification and receiver confirmation requirements. It also commits them to making the container integrity and inspection requirements set forth in the regulation. It acknow-ledges the requirement to check material receipts and complete material transaction reports. It commits to establishing and maintaining the procedures  ;

necessary for each individual shipment and receipt to be covered by the license.

7.0 Conclusion Based on the review of the subject document, the staff has preliminarily concluded that, when implemented, the protection measures identified in the i physical security plan will meet the requirements of 10 CFR Part 73 for special nuclear material of low strategic significance. When construction of the facility is completed, and the requirements of the physical security plan have been fully implemented, a safeguards confirmatory visit shall be conducted. ,

Furthermore, the staff concludes that by satisfying the physical protection requirements set forth in 10 CFR 73.67(f) for the theft of special nuclear material of low strategic significance the physical security plan also satisfies the general requirements of 10 CFR 73.40(a) for protection against radiological sabotage and theft of special nuclear material. In addition, the staff notes that certain terms (e.g., formula quantity, material access area, protected area, etc.) as used and/or described in the Physical Security Plan are not applicable to the type of special nuclear material described therein.

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