ML003682046

Technical Information to Facilitate Public Access to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission'S Agencywide Documents Access and Management System ADAMS) Firewall Access

ML003682046
Person / Time
Issue date:	06/30/2000
From:	Matthews D Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs
To:
Clayman L
References
RIS-00-010
Download: ML003682046 (5)

See also: RIS 2000-10

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UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001

June 30, 2000

NRC REGULATORY ISSUE SUMMARY 2000-10

TECHNICAL INFORMATION TO FACILITATE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE

U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONS AGENCYWIDE

DOCUMENTS ACCESS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ADAMS)

Addressees

All NRC licensees.

Intent

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this regulatory issue summary (RIS)

to provide individuals and organizations outside of NRC with information that will assist them in

accessing via the Internet the publicly available portion of NRC's Agencywide Documents

Access and Management System (ADAMS). This RIS provides detailed technical (computing)

information for use by network or system administrators in resolving certain types of problems;

directions for locating updated materials on the Internet, as they become available; and

directions for contacting NRC staff who will provide support on this endeavor.

Background Information

On November 1, 1999, NRC initiated ADAMS as NRC's method of providing public access to

newly created and received publicly available agency documents. Publicly available documents

may be viewed by organizations and individuals outside of NRC by way of an ADAMS facility

available to users through the Internet.

Summary of Issue

This RIS provides information to Internet users outside NRC who require assistance with the

ADAMS publicly available document collection. As with any new technology, some users may

encounter difficulties when attempting to access this collection for the first time. To facilitate

such access, NRC is providing several avenues for users to obtain information and assistance

related to this system. Because NRC's experience indicates that reported difficulties can cover

a broad range of complexity and may come from users with widely differing computing skills, a

range of support options is provided. As described below, NRC provides three methods for

obtaining information and support for using this system.

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First, ADAMS access information is now available on NRC's public Web site. From time to

time, additional or updated information may be posted. We encourage users experiencing

problems or having questions about ADAMS to check these pages as they may contain the

needed information. ADAMS access information is available on the Internet at the following

address:

http://www.nrc.gov/NRC/ADAMS/index.html

Second, users may contact NRC's Public Document Room (PDR). Personnel familiar with

ADAMS are available by telephone or e-mail to provide support in using ADAMS, and in

formulating search strategies, and to answer any other questions users may have. Solutions to

frequently encountered problems will be offered, and the PDR staff has access to NRC's

technical staff if more specialized support is required. Every effort will be made by these

support personnel to provide a prompt and thorough resolution of any problem. The PDR staff

will be available for telephone support Mondays through Fridays, except Federal holidays, from

8:15 a.m. through 4:15 p.m. eastern time; at other times, callers may leave a recorded

message. The PDR may be reached at the following phone numbers and e-mail address:

NRC Public Document Room

Telephone: 202-634-3273 or 800-397-4209

E-mail: pdr@nrc.gov

Finally, some users have reported difficulties when accessing ADAMS from within a network

outside of NRC that is equipped with firewall technology. Because of the frequency of this

problem, NRC is providing the attached information (Attachment 1 and 2) to facilitate resolution.

This information is intended for use by the individuals who are responsible for maintaining

firewall support and configuration. It provides technical (computing) details that NRC believes

will be of assistance in resolving any such access difficulties. Further assistance in response to

questions related to this information may be obtained by contacting the PDR at the phone

numbers or e-mail address previously noted.

Addressees should be aware that changes to their firewall or other computing configuration

may create opportunities for unauthorized access by unauthorized third parties ("hackers") or

may have other unwanted effects. Although this information is provided in good faith as a

general guide, any or all of it may be inapplicable to a particular installation, and the user

assumes all risk arising from any actions he or she may take in response to the information

provided. NRC cannot be responsible for any damages or other negative impacts that may

result.

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Federal Register Notification

A notice of opportunity for public comment on this RIS was not published in the Federal

Register because this RIS is informational only.

/RA/

David B. Matthews, Director

Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical contact: NRC Public Document Room

202-634-3273 or 800-397-4209

E-mail: pdr@nrc.gov

Attachments: 1. Overview - Using ADAMS With a Firewall

2. Using ADAMS With a Firewall - Simple Diagram

3. List of Recently Issued NRC Regulatory Issue Summaries

RIS 2000-10

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Federal Register Notification

A notice of opportunity for public comment on this RIS was not published in the Federal

Register because this RIS is informational only.

/RA/

David B. Matthews, Director

Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical contact: NRC Public Document Room

202-634-3273 or 800-397-4209

E-mail: pdr@nrc.gov

Attachments: 1. Overview - Using ADAMS With a Firewall

2. Using ADAMS With a Firewall - Simple Diagram

3. List of Recently Issued NRC Regulatory Issue Summaries

ADAMS Package Accession Number: ML003682231

Regulatory Issue Summary Accession Number ML003682046

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LIST OF RECENTLY ISSUED

NRC REGULATORY ISSUE SUMMARIES

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Regulatory Issue Date of

Summary No. Subject Issuance Issued to

_____________________________________________________________________________________

2000-09 Standard Review Plan for 06/26/2000 All material licensees regulated in

Licensee Requests to Extend the accordance with 10 CFR Parts 30,

Time Periods Established for 40 and 70

Initiation of Decommissioning

Activities

2000-08 Voluntary Submission of 03/29/2000 All holders of OLs for nuclear

Performance Indicator Data reactors, except for those

licensees who have permanently

ceased operations and have

certified that fuel has been

permanently removed from the

reactor vessel

2000-07 Use of Risk-Informed 03/28/2000 All holders of OLs for nuclear

Decisionmaking in License reactors, except for those

Amendment Reviews licensees who have permanently

ceased operations and have

certified that fuel has been

permanently removed from the

reactor vessel

2000-06 Consolidated Line Item 03/20/2000 All holders of OLs for nuclear

Improvement Process for Adopting reactors, except for those

Standard Technical Specifications licensees who have permanently

Changes for Power Reactors ceased operations and have

certified that fuel has been

permanently removed from the

reactor vessel

2000-05 Resolution of Generic Safety Issue 03/16/2000 All holders of OLs for nuclear

165, Spring-Actuated Safety and reactors, except for those

Relief Valve Reliability licensees who have permanently

ceased operations and have

certified that fuel has been

permanently removed from the

reactor vessel

2000-04 Operating Reactor Licensing 03/16/2000 All power reactor licensees

Action Estimates

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OL = Operating License

CP = Construction Permit