NRC Generic Letter 79-02, Transmitting Rev. to Entry Control Systems Handbook (SAND 77-1033), Intrusion Detection Handbook (SAND 76-0554), and Barrier Penetration Database

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GL79002

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555

January 9, 1979

ALL POWER REACTOR LICENSEES

Gentlemen:

This letter is being sent to all licensees authorized to operate or construct a nuclear power reactor and to all applicants for a license to operate or construct a power reactor.

Enclosed are copies of the revised Entry-Control Systems Handbook, SAND 77-

1033, Intrusion Detection Systems Handbook, SAND 76-0554, and the Barrier Penetration Database, NUREG/CR-0181, which were originally sent to you in December 1977, May 1977, and July 1978 respectively. These documents have been totally revised and the previous versions should be destroyed.

Sincerely,

James R. Miller, Assistant Director for Reactor Safeguards Division of Operating Reactors

Enclosures:

1. Entry-Control Systems Handbook (SAND 77-1033)

2. Intrusion Detection Handbook (SAND 76-0554)

3. Barrier Penetration Database (NUREG/CR-0181)

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