NLS2002137, Regulatory Information Summary (RIS) 2002-15, NRC Approval of Commercial Data Encryption Systems for the Electronic Transmission of Safeguards Information.

Regulatory Information Summary (RIS) 2002-15, NRC Approval of Commercial Data Encryption Systems for the Electronic Transmission of Safeguards Information.

ML023160490
Person / Time
Site:	Cooper
Issue date:	11/06/2002
From:	Coyle M Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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NLS2002137
Download: ML023160490 (3)

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H Nebraska Public Power District Nebraska's Energy Leader 73.21 (g)(3)

NLS2002137 November 6, 2002 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001

Subject:

Regulatory Information Summary (RIS) 2002-15, "NRC Approval of Commercial Data Encryption Systems for the Electronic Transmission of Safeguards Information."

The purpose of this letter is to request approval to use the L3 Communications, PrivatelT" encryption system for unclassified safeguards telecommunications at Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS).

The PrivatefTri device is Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-1 certified (certificate number 108). In addition, L3 Communications is listed on the National Institute of Standards and Technology vendor list, as a vendor with a validated FIPS 140-1 and FIP 140-2 cryptographic module.

In accordance with 10 CFR 73.21 (g), CNS will ensure wi'itten procedures are in place to delineate how the system will be used. The procedures will address access controls; where and when encrypted communications can be made; how encryption keys, codes, and passwords will be protected from compromise; actions to be taken if the encryption keys, codes, or passwords are, or are suspected to have been, compromised; and how the identity and access authorization of the recipient will be verified.

If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact Paul Fleming, Licensing Manager, at 402-825-2774.

Michael T. Coyle Site Vice President

/nr S001 Cooper Nuclear Station I /, l P 0 Box 98/ Brownville, NE 68321-0098 Telephone: (402) 825-3811 /Fax: (402) 825-5211 http //www nppd corn

NLS2002137 Page 2 of 2 cc: Regional Administrator USNRC - Region IV Senior Project Manager USNRC - NRR Project Directorate IV-1 Senior Resident Inspector USNRC NPG Distribution Records

I ATTACHMENT 3 LIST OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS Correspondence Number: NLS2002137 I The following table identifies those actions committed to by Nebraska Public Power I District (NPPD) in this document. Any other actions discussed in the submittal represent intended or planned actions by NPPD. They are described for information only and are not regulatory commitments. Please notify the NL&S Manager at Cooper Nuclear Station of any questions regarding this document or any associated regulatory commitments.

COMMITTED DATE COMMITMENT OR OUTAGE In accordance with 10 CFR 73.21 (g), CNS will ensure written procedures are in place to delineate how the system will be used. The procedures will address access controls; where and when encrypted communications can be Prior to use of the made; how encryption keys, codes, and passwords will be approved device.

protected from compromise; actions to be taken if the encryption keys, codes, or passwords are, or are suspected to have been, compromised; and how the identity and access authorization of the recipient will be verified.

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