ML20247A877
| ML20247A877 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 08/17/1988 |
| From: | Bradburne J NRC OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL & PUBLIC AFFAIRS (GPA) |
| To: | Breaux J, Sharp P, Udall M HOUSE OF REP., ENERGY & COMMERCE, HOUSE OF REP., INTERIOR & INSULAR AFFAIRS, SENATE, ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS |
| References | |
| CCS, NUDOCS 8903290218 | |
| Download: ML20247A877 (7) | |
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I am enclosing the report of the nondisclosure of Safeguards Information by the 30, 1988. This Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the quarter ending June l
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Public Law 96-295 of June 30, 1980.
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
I am enclosing the report of the nondisclosure of Safeguards Information by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the quarter ending June 30, 1988. This information is submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 207(a) of Public Law 96-295 of June 30, 1980.-
Sincerely, Jonn C. Bradburne, Director Congressional Affairs Office of Governmental and Public Affairs
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.i NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION QUARTERLY REPORT ON NONDISCLOSURE OF SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, prohibits theThis unauthorized disclosure of specific types of Safeguards Information.
l section also directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to prescribe such regulations as necessary to prohibit the unauthorized disclosure of Safeguards l
Information. 'NRC's regulations implementing Section 147 were published in the 22, 1981 (46 FR 51718). The attachment to this Federal Register on October report identities the specific types of information, documents, and reports that are protected from unauthorized disclosure.
Section 147 also requires that the NRC report on a quarterly basis the Commission's application during that period of every regulation or order prescribed or issued under this section. As required by Section 147, the items noted below indicate the Safeguards Information withheld.from public disclosure under the provisions of the implementing regulations during the period April 1, 1988 through June 30, 1988.
During the reporting period, the following information was withheld from disclosure under three Freedom of Information Act requests:
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Type of Information Withheld On one occasion, the NRC withheld from public disclosure information which identified the size and arrival times of off-site forces and details of on-site communications systems at a facility.
Unauthorized Disclosure Could Have Adverse 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 considering or planning a sabotage attempt.
l 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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Type ~of Information Withheld On two occasions, the NRC withheld from public disclosure information which identified certain safety-related equipment.as vital for purposes of physical p-otection at nuclear power plants.
Unauthorized Disclosure Could Have Adverse 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 considering or planning a sabotage attempt.
t 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 documents was conducted to ensure that only the minimum amount of information was withheld.
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4 ATTACHMENT IDENTIFYING SPECIFIC TYPES OF INFORMATION PROTECTED FROM UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE 1.
Physical Protection at Fixed Sites Information not otherwise classified as Restricted Data or National Security Information relating to the protection of facilities that process formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material and power reactors.
Specifically:
(i)
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, alarm assessment equipment, alarm 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.
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Details of the on-site and off-site communications systems that are used for security purposes.
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Lock combinations and mechanical key design.
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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.
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The composite safeguards contingency plan for the facility or site.
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Those portions of the facility guard qualification and training plan which disclose features-of the physical security system or j
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Response plans to specific threats detailing size, disposition, response time, and armament of responding. forces.
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Size, armament, and disposition of on-site reserve forces.
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Size, identity, armament, and arrival times of off-site forces.
committed to respond to safeguards emergencies.
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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.
Specif.ically:
(i)
The composite transportation physical security plan.
(ii)
Schedules and itineraries for specific shipments.
(Routesand quantities for shipments of spent fuel are not withheld from public disclosure. Schedules for spent fuel shipments may be released 10 days af ter the last shipment of a current series.)
(iii)
Details of vehicle immobilization features, intrusion alarm devices, and communication systems.
(iv)
Arrangements with and capabilities of local police response forces, and locations of safe havens.
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Details regarding limitations of radio-telephone communications.
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Procedures for response to safeguards emergencies.
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Inspections, Audits, and Evaluations Information not otherwise classified as Restricted Data or National Security Information relating to safeguards inspection 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, Information regarding weaknesses, or vulnerabilities in the system.
defects, weaknesses, or vulnerabilities may be released after corrections have been made. Reports of investigations may "e released after the investigation has been completed, unless withheld pursuant to other authorities; e.g., the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
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