NRC Generic Letter 79-16, Meeting Re Implementation Of Physical Security Requirements

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GL79016

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

MAR 22 1979

All Power Reactor Licensees

Gentlemen:

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

In May 1978, the NRR staff held a meeting with the nuclear power reactor industry to discuss the implementation of the physical security requirements and other topics of interest to licensees in this area. Since the May 1978 meeting, additional requirements as well as Commission decisions regarding the implementation of the nuclear power reactor physical security program and other proposed rules and regulations have been issued.

To maintain a forum for the continuation of dialogue between the staff and industry in order to provide a more uniform understanding of the requirements of 10 CFR Part 73, the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, has scheduled a meeting on June 11-12, 1979 at the Hilton Inn, 1901 University Boulevard, N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico. This meeting was scheduled following discussions with utilities and industry groups who indicated that a general meeting should be held following the guard training workshops which will be concluded in early May.

Individuals attending the meeting will be responsible for making their own travel and lodging accommodations for the meeting. To assist the attendees in lodging accommodations, the Hilton Inn will hold a block of rooms for meeting attendees only until May 28, 1979. Experience has shown that attendees may not be able to obtain accommodations at the Hilton Inn after this cut-off date. Rates for single rooms range from $30 to $39, and from

$38 to $47 for doubles.

Pre-Registration will be held in the Garden Room of the Hilton Inn on Sunday, June 10, 1979 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.,. Registration will also be available from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 1979 at the entrance to the International Room.

The meeting will consist of 1 full day of presentations by the staffs of the NRC and Los Alamos Scientific Laboratories with question and answer periods for the licensees and applicants, and 1 day of topical discussion on the development and implementation of the guard training plans.

.A tentative agenda is enclosed.

Please indicated on the enclosed registration form those individuals who will be attending the meeting and return the form to the address below by May 28, 1979:

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation ATTN: Frank G. Pagano, Jr. Washington, DC 20555

Please provide all the information requested on the registration form. For further information, contact Dale A. Kers on (301) 492-7846.

Sincerely,

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

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