ML020390067

Use of Protected Telecommunications for Transmission of Safeguards Information Joseph M. Farley, Units 1 and 2, Edwin I. Hatch, Units 1 and 2, Vogtle, Units 1 and 2

ML020390067
Person / Time
Site:	Hatch, Vogtle, Farley
Issue date:	02/20/2002
From:	Olshan L NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD2
To:	Sumner H Southern Nuclear Operating Co
Olshan L N, NRR/DLPM, 415-1419
References
TAC MB3349, TAC MB3350, TAC MB3351, TAC MB3352, TAC MB3353, TAC MB3354
Download: ML020390067 (6)

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February 20, 2002 Mr. H. L. Sumner, Jr.

Vice President - Nuclear Hatch Project Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201-1295

SUBJECT:

USE OF PROTECTED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION OF SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION RE: JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2; EDWIN I. HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2; VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (TAC NOS.

MB3349, MB3350, MB3351, MB3352, MB3353 AND MB3354)

By letters dated November 7 and December 21, 2001, you requested approval in accordance with 10 CFR 73.21(g)(3), for the use of protected telecommunications for the transmission of Safeguards Information among your three plants and among the three plants and your corporate offices in Birmingham, Alabama. Your November 7, 2001, letter requested approval for the use of CopyTele, Inc. model Cryptele USS-900 encryption devices. Your December 21, 2001, letter rescinded your November 7, 2001, letter and requested approval for the use of Privatel Model 960v from L-3 Communications Systems.

On July 17, 1995, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) established the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) that validates cryptographic modules to Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-1 (Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules), and other FIPS cryptography based standards. The CMVP is a joint effort between NIST and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) of the Government of Canada. Products validated as conforming to FIPS 140-1 are accepted by the Federal agencies of both countries for the protection of sensitive information. Vendors of cryptographic modules use independent accredited testing laboratories to test their modules. NIST's Computer Security Division and CSE jointly serve as the validation authorities for the program validating the test results. Currently, there are four National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program accredited laboratories that perform FIPS 140-1 compliance testing, three in the U.S.

and one in Canada. The Secretary of Commerce has made FIPS 140-1 mandatory and binding for U.S. Federal agencies and organizations. The standard is specifically applicable when a Federal agency determines that cryptography is necessary for protecting sensitive information.

This protection involves situations where products containing a cryptographic module are used when designing, acquiring, and implementing cryptographic-based security systems. FIPS 140-1 is applicable if the module is incorporated in a product, application or functions as a standalone device.

The Privatel Model 960v is validated to FIPS 140-1 and is Number 108 on the Cryptographic Modules Validation List. Therefore, this use of this product would be an acceptable method for protecting the telecommunication of U.S. Government sensitive information such as unclassified Safeguards Information.

Approval of the Privatel Model 760v encryption system is contingent upon continued NIST approval.

NRC approval of your request applies only to use of the Privatel Model 960v to provide an encyption media for voice communications involving Safeguards Information and is contingent upon your continuous compliance with the provisions of 10 CFR 73.21, Requirements for the protection of safeguards information. In accordance with 10 CFR 73.21(a), you are required to establish and maintain an information protection system that satisfies 10 CFR 73.21(b) through (i). Compliance with the provisions of 10 CFR 73.21 is inspectable.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 301 415-1419.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Leonard N. Olshan, Senior Project Manager, Section 1 Project Directorate II Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-348, 50-364, 50-321, 50-366, 50-424 and 50-425 cc: See next Page protecting the telecommunication of U.S. Government sensitive information such as unclassified Safeguards Information.

Approval of the Privatel Model 760v encryption system is contingent upon continued NIST approval.

NRC approval of your request applies only to use of the Privatel Model 960v to provide an encyption media for voice communications involving Safeguards Information and is contingent upon your continuous compliance with the provisions of 10 CFR 73.21, Requirements for the protection of safeguards information. In accordance with 10 CFR 73.21(a), you are required to establish and maintain an information protection system that satisfies 10 CFR 73.21(b) through (i). Compliance with the provisions of 10 CFR 73.21 is inspectable.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 301 415-1419.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Leonard N. Olshan, Senior Project Manager, Section 1 Project Directorate II Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-348, 50-364, 50-321, 50-366, 50-424 and 50-425 cc: See next Page DISTRIBUTION:

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Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant cc:

Mr. L. M. Stinson General Manager -

Southern Nuclear Operating Company Post Office Box 470 Ashford, Alabama 36312 Mr. Mark Ajluni, Licensing Manager Southern Nuclear Operating Company Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201-1295 Mr. M. Stanford Blanton Balch and Bingham Law Firm Post Office Box 306 1710 Sixth Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35201 Mr. J. D. Woodard Executive Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201 State Health Officer Alabama Department of Public Health 434 Monroe Street Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1701 Chairman Houston County Commission Post Office Box 6406 Dothan, Alabama 36302 Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 7388 N. State Highway 95 Columbia, Alabama 36319 William D. Oldfield SAER Supervisor Southern Nuclear Operating Company P. O. Box 470 Ashford, Alabama 36312

Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Vogtle Electric Generating Plant cc:

Mr. Ernest L. Blake, Jr.

Shaw, Pittman, Potts and Trowbridge 2300 N Street, NW.

Washington, DC 20037 Mr. J. D. Woodard Executive Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

P. O. Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201 Mr. D. M. Crowe, Manager - Licensing Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

P. O. Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201 Mr. H. L. Sumner, Jr.

Vice President - Nuclear Hatch Project Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

P. O. Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201-1295 Resident Inspector Hatch Project 11030 Hatch Parkway North Baxley, Georgia 31513 Mr. Charles H. Badger Office of Planning and Budget Room 610 270 Washington Street, SW.

Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Harold Reheis, Director Department of Natural Resources 205 Butler Street, SE., Suite 1252 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Mr. C. K. McCoy Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

P. O. Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201 Charles A. Patrizia, Esquire Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker 10th Floor 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20004-9500 Mr. L. M. Bergen Resident ManagerManager Oglethorpe Power Corporation Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant P. O. Box 2010 Baxley, Georgia 31515 Mr. J. A. Bailey, Manager-Licensing Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

P. O. Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201 Mr. J. B. Beasley General Manager, Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

P. O. Box 1600 Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 Office of Planning and Budget Room 615B 270 Washington Street, SW.

Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Attorney General Law Department 132 Judicial Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Vogtle Electric Generating Plant cc:

Chairman Appling County Commissioners County Courthouse Baxley, Georgia 31513 Office of the County Commissioner Burke County Commission Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 Arthur H. Domby, Esquire Troutman Sanders NationsBank Plaza 600 Peachtree Street, NE.

Suite 5200 Atlanta, Georgia 30308-2216 Resident Inspector Vogtle 8805 River Road Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 Steven M. Jackson Senior Engineer - Power Supply Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia 1470 Riveredge Parkway, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30328-4684 Mr. P. H. Wells General Manager, Edwin I.

Hatch Nuclear Plant Southern Nuclear Operting Company, Inc.

U.S. Highway 1 North P. O. Box 2010 Baxley, Georgia 31515 Mr. J. D. Sharpe Resident Manager Oglethorpe Power Corporation Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Plant P. O. Box 1600 Waynesboro, Georgia 30830