NRC Generic Letter 77-01, Intrusion Detection Systems Handbook

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April 29, 1977

Licensees, Operating Nuclear Power Plants

Gentlemen:

RE: INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEMS HANDBOOK (GENERIC LETTER 77-01)

As discussed at the recent regional meetings related to 10 CFR 73, Section 73.55, "Requirements for physical protection of licensed activities in nuclear power reactors against industry sabotage," we have enclosed a copy of the Intrusion Detection Systems Handbook, SAND 76-0554, dated November 1976. This handbook was prepared by the Facilities Protection Department, Sandia Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, under contract with the Division of Safeguards and Security, U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration and is made available for your information as a reference source for use in the design, installation, and operation of intrusion detection systems.

This document is marked by ERDA as Official Use Only; however, it does not require any special handling on your part. Revisions to the handbook will be sent directly to all recipients by ERDA. Any comments on the handbook that you wish to make should be addressed to Dr. Samuel C.T. McDowell, Assistant Director for Research and Development, Division of Safeguards and Security, ERDA.

Sincerely,

Karl R. Goller, Assistant Director for Operating Reactors Division of Operating Reactors

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