ML20212N838

Quarterly Rept on Nondisclosure of Safeguards Info,Jan-Mar 1984

ML20212N838
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Issue date:	03/31/1984
From:	NRC
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NUDOCS 8703130176
Download: ML20212N838 (4)

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, NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION QUARTERLY REPORT ON NONDISCLOSURE OF SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, prohibits the unauthorized disclosure of specific types of Safeguards Information.

This section also directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to prescribe such regulations as necessary to prohibit the unauthorized disclosure of Safeguards Information. .NRC's regulations implementing ,

Section 147 were published in the Federal Register on October 22, 1981 (46 FR 51718). The attachment to this report identifies the specific types of information, documents, and reports that are protected from unauthorized disclosure.

l Section 147 also requires that the NRC report on a quarterly basis the Commission's application during that period of every regulation or order i prescribed or issued under this section. As required by Section 147, the following items indicate the Safeguards Information withheld from public disclosure under the provisions of the implementing regulations during the period January 1,1984 through March 31, 1984.

I. Type of Information Withheld In response to a Freedom of Information Act request, information was withheld from NRC inspection reports for nuclear power plants which identified the location of vital areas, the size and patrol schedule of the on-site guard force, and the identity of the off-site response force.

Unauthorized Disclosure Could Have Advarse Impact The public disclosure of this type of information could significantly increase the probability of unauthorized entry into the facility, and the information could be of considerable value to a potential saboteur in considerii or planning a sabota'ge attempt.

Assurance that Only the Minimum Amount of Information was Withheld The withholding of this type of Safeguards Information does not deny the public basic information concerning the level of protection afforded material at facilities but does leave information gaps. A line-by-line review of the document was conducted to ensure that only the minimum amount of information was withheld.

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-O' II. Type of Information Withheld In response to a Freedom of Information Act request, information was withheld from public disclosure which was contained in an NRC investigation report which described details of the physical ,

security plan such as access controls and guard orders.used to '

protect a licensed nuclear power reactor, and contingency security measures employed by the licensee subsequent to the discovery of an abnormal incident which occurred in 1981.

Unauthorized Disclosure Could Have Adverse Impact Subsequent to the conclusion of its investigation of the incident, NRC prepared a comprehensive report that set forth details of the event, estimate of potential impact, investigative data, interview summaries, and conclusions. The report also contained a description of the additional security measures placed in effect by the licensee, and as background data, a description of certain normal security equipment and procedures.

The information was withheld on the basis that disclosure could significantly decrease the effectiveness of the vital area access control system used to insure that only authorized individuals having work related needs are permitted access to certain sensitive safety-related equipment.

Assurance that Only the Minimum Amount of Information was Withheld The remainder of the report was released for public disclosure.

The staff believes that withholding the security related data

, was justified under the provisions of Section 147, and that this information was not necessary in order for the public to access the cause and impact of the event and the adequacy of the licensee's response to the incident. A detailed line-by-line review of the report was conducted.

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• e ATTACHMENT IDENTIFYING SPECIFIC TYPES OF INFORMATION PROTECTED FROM UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE

1. Physical Protection at Fixed Sites Infor1 nation not otherwise classified as Restricted Data or National Security Information relating to the protection of facilities that possess formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material and power reactors.

Specifically:

(1) The composite physical security plan for the nuclear facility or site.

(ii) Site specific drawings, diagrams, sketches, or maps that substantially represent the final design features of the physical protection system.

(iii) Details of alarm system layouts showing location of intrusion detection devices, alarin assessment equipment, alarin system wiring, emergency power sources, and duress alarms. '

(iv) Written physical security orders and procedures for members of the security organization, duress codes, and patrol schedules.

(v) Details of the on-site and off-site comunications systems that are used for security purposes.

(vi) Lock combinations and mechanical key design.

(vii) Documents and other matter that contain lists or locations of certain safety-related equipment explicitly identified in the documents as vital for purposes of physical protection, as contained in physical security plans, safeguards contingency plans, or plant specific safeguards analyses for production or utilization facilities.

(viii) The composite safeguards contingency plan for the facility or site.

(1x) Those portions of the facility guard qualification and training plan which disclose features of the physical security system or response procedures.

(x) Respons2 plans to specific threats detailing size, disposition, response time, and arinament of responding forces.

(xi) Size, armament, and disposition of on-site reserve forces.

(xii) Size, identity, armament, and arrival times of off-site

-forces comitted to respond to safeguards emergencies.

2. Physical Protection in Transit Information not otherwise classified as Restricted Data or National Security Information relative to the protection of shipments of formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material and spent fuel.

S m ifically:

(1) The composite transportation physical security plan.

(ii) Schedules and itineraries for specific shipments.

(Routes and quantities for shipments of s are not withheld from public disclosure. pent fuel Schedules for spent fuel shipments may be released 10 da after the last shipment of a current series.) ys (iii) Details of vehicle immobilization features, intrusion alarm devices, and comunication systems.

(iv) Arrangements with and capabilities of local police response forces, and locations of safe havens.

(v) Details regarding limitations of radio-telephone comunications.

(vi) Procedures for response to safeguards emergencies. '

3. Inspections Audits, and Evaluations Information not otherwise classified as Restricted Data or National Security Information relating to safeguards inspections and reports.

Specifically:

Portions of safeguards inspection reports, evaluations, audits, or investigations that contain details of a licensee's or applicant's physical security system or that disclose uncorrected defects, weaknesses, or vulnerabilities in the system. Information regarding defects, weaknesses, or vulnerabilities may be released after corrections have been made. Reports of investigations may be released after the investigation has been completed, unless -

withheld pursuant to other authorities, e.g., the Freedom of Infomation Act (5 U.S.C. 552).

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