ML23324A307

Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation

ML23324A307
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Site:	Salem, Hope Creek
Issue date:	11/17/2023
From:	Mannai D Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk
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ML23324A306	List: LR-N23-0073, Request for Exemption from Specific Requirements in New 2023 Security Rule ML23324A307
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PSEG Nuclear I.LC P.O. Box 236, Hancooks Bridge, New Jersey 08038-0236

OPSEG NudtarLLC

10 CFR 73.5

November 17, 2023 LR-N23-0073

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-70 and DPR-75 NRC Docket Nos. 50-272, 50-311 and 72-0048

Hope Creek Generating Station Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-57 NRC Docket No. 50-354 and 72-0048

Subject:

Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation

On March 14, 2023, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) noticed in the Federal Register, Final Rule, Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications.

This final rule became effective April 13, 2023, with a compliance date of January 8, 2024.

In accordance with 10 CFR 73.5, PSEG Nuclear LLC is requesting an exemption from the specific requirements in 10 CFR Part 73, Subpart T, "Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping," 10 CFR 73.1200(a) through 10 CFR 73.1200(t), "Notification of Physical Security Events," 10 CFR 73.1205(a)(1) through 10 CFR 73.1205(e), "Written Follow -up Reports of Physical Security Events," 10 CFR 73.1210(a)(1) through10 CFR 73.1210(h), "Recordkeeping of Physical Security Events," and 10 CFR 73.1215(a) through 10 CFR 73.1215(f), "Suspicious Activity Reports," until the later of December 31, 2024, or 180 days after publication of the final Regulatory Guides.

PSEG Nuclear LLC is requesting an exemption from using the definitions for the terms "Contraband," and "Time of Discovery" as recently revised in 10 CFR 73.2, "Definitions," until the later of December 31, 2024, or 180 days after publication of the final Regulatory Guides. The exemption would not apply to the definitions of those terms that were in effect prior to the issuance of the 2023 revisions.

Based on NRC's projected timeline for completion of revision to the applica ble Regulatory Guides associated with this final rule, and the time necessary for PSEG Nuclear LLC to go through the change management processes adequately to include the number of training weeks that will be required, PSEG Nuclear LLC is requesting a new compliance date of December 31, 2024, or 180 days after publication of final Regulatory Guides, whichever is later.

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The attachment to this letter providesthe justification and rationalefor the exemption request.

The requested exemption from the specific requirements in 10 CFR Part 73,ispermissible under 10 CFR 73.5 because it isauthorized by law, will not present an undue riskto the publichealth and safety, and isconsistent with the common defense and security.

PSEG Nuclear LLC requestsapproval of thisexemption by January 8, 2024 so actionscan be taken to ensure consistentand reliable reporting procedures. There are no regulatory commitments contained in thissubmittal.

Should you have any questions, or require further information regarding thissubmittal, pleasecontact Mr. Justin Wearne (856) 339-1351.

Respectfully,

Digitally signed by Mannai, David Mannai, David Date: 2023.11.17 13:52:09

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David J. Mannai Executive Director Regulatory Affairsand Nuclear Oversight

Attachment 1 - Request forExemption from Specific Requirements in New 2023 Security Rule.

cc: USNRC Administrator, RegionI USNRC Project Manager USNRC Senior Resident Inspector, Salem USNRC Senior Resident Inspector, Hope Creek NJDEP Bureau of NuclearEngineering PSEG Corporate Commitment Tracking Coordinator PSEG Station Commitment Tracking Coordinator