ML24268A072
| ML24268A072 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Wolf Creek  |
| Issue date: | 09/24/2024 |
| From: | Daszkiewicz D NRC/NSIR/DPCP/CSB |
| To: | Mario Fernandez Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response |
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| Download: ML24268A072 (1) | |
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MEMORANDUM TO:
Mario Fernandez, Chief Cyber Security Branch Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response FROM:
Daniel Daszkiewicz, Cybersecurity Specialist Cyber Security Branch Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF AUGUST 28, 2024, PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS CYBER SECURITY REGULATORY ISSUES REGARDING WOLF CREEKS IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED REMOTE MONITORING USING WIRELESS On August 28, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held a public meeting to discuss the implementation of advanced remote monitoring (ARM) with the use of wireless technologies at Wolf Creek. The meeting notice is available at ADAMS Accession No. ML24229A126. Approximately 40 participants, including the NRC staff, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and industry representatives.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format to allow participation from the nuclear industry.
The meeting began with formal introductions and remarks from the NRC, Wolf Creek and NEI.
Following the remarks, the NEI explained the purpose of the meeting and proceeded with the discussion of Wolf Creeks proposed implementation of ARM with wireless capabilities. The ARM system is used for the remote monitoring of voids that may exist in safety system piping inside containment and is a stand-alone system not directly connected to any existing critical digital assets. The licensee is performing an analysis to assess the cybersecurity requirements, but it has not completed its analysis. The NRC asked questions to learn more about the planned implementation of the ARM and its intended use. After the discussion, representatives from Wolf Creek and NEI thanked the NRC for hosting the public meeting to discuss the implementation of wireless ARM devices. The NRC also thanked the licensee, NEI, and the industry for their participation, the discussions, and for informing the NRC of this innovative approach to ensure existing cybersecurity requirements are met and to identify and resolve any potential inspections issues that may arise from the implementation of ARM equipment.
The NRC will further assess cybersecurity requirements that may be applicable to the implementation of wireless ARM equipment based on existing regulations and guidance, and the technical letter report, Analyzing the Impact of Using Wireless Technologies for Monitoring Safety-Related Critical Digital Assets available at ML23264A148 September 24, 2024 Signed by Daszkiewicz, on 09/24/24
M. Fernandez The NRC staff anticipates at least one additional public engagement with the licensee regarding this system once their analysis is complete to provide feedback.
CONTACT:
Daniel Daszkiewicz, NSIR/DPCP 301-287-3678
ML24268A073; ML24268A072 OFFICE NSIR/DPCP/CSB NSIR/DPCP/CSB NSIR/DPCP/CSB NAME DDaszkiewicz MFernandez DDaszkiewicz DATE Sep 24, 2024 Sep 24, 2024 Sep 24, 2024