ML20235E112

Informs of Unauthorized Use of Health Physics Network (HPN) Emergency Communication Sys.Util Should Review Adequacy of Controls & Procedures Implemented at Facility to Ensure Only Govt Use of HPN

ML20235E112
Person / Time
Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	09/21/1987
From:	Scarano R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
To:	Sorensen G WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
References
IEIN-86-097, IEIN-86-97, NUDOCS 8709250485
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        ; Washington Public Power Supply. System P. O. Box 968' 3000 George Washington Way Richland, Washington 99352 l         Attn: ~ Mr. G. C. Sorensen, Manager 1-                 Regulatory Programs Gentlemen:

SUBJECT:

UNAUTHORIZEDUSEOFTHEHEALTHPHYSICSNETWORK(HPN) EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IE Information Notice l86-97: Emergency Communication System, dated' November 28, 1986, provided information to licensees concerning the use and operation of the Health Physics Network (HPN) Emergency Communications System. Specifically it stated, "Its intended use is to permit licensee- personnel to L-- transmit health physics and environmental information to the NRC through the ( Operations Center in Bethesda, Maryland in radiological events and exercises. No other licensee use, other than required testing, is permitted.- Licensees-must take appropriate precautions to ensure that the telephone is readily available for the purpose described here and for monthly tests. ' Licensees should ensure that_the system is not.used'for other purposes. The development and implementation'of. appropriate precautions is left to the discretion .of the licensee, but should be consistent with the general administrative controls -{ and procedures of the individual facility." ( 1 l Recent telephone bills indicate several licensed facilities are using the HPN phone for purposes other than official government' business- for.which it is provided. These licensees will be contacted under separate correspondence. This letter is for your information and to remind you of this requirement. It is requested that you review the adequacy of the controls and procedures implemented at your facility to ensure'only government authorized use of the i HPN. Questions on this matter may be discussed with Ray Fish, (415) 943-3761 or H.MichaelHawkins,{301)492-4145. Sincerely, )

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