ML17242A096
| ML17242A096 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Davis Besse  |
| Issue date: | 08/31/2017 |
| From: | Rachel Johnson Security Performance Evaluation Branch |
| To: | Ellis J FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co |
| Josh Berry | |
| References | |
| IR 2017201 | |
| Download: ML17242A096 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000346/2017201
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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
August 31, 2017
Mr. James D. Ellis Director, Fleet Security Program
First Energy Nuclear Operating Company
341 White Pond Drive
Mail Stop: A-WAC-B1 Akron, OH 44320
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO FORMAL DISAGREEMENT WITH ADVERSARY CHARACTERISTICS, ATTRIBUTES, OR TACTICS EMPLOYED OR
PREPARED AS PART OF AN NRC-EVALUATED FORCE-ON-FORCE EXERCISE - DISPUTED ITEM 05000346/2017201-01 AND DISPUTED ITEM 05000346/2017201-02
Dear Mr. Ellis,
Thank you for your e-mail sent by Mr. William Willis, Manager, Site Security, at Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, on August 29, 2017, to the Division of Security Operations (DSO), Security Performance Evaluation Branch with the two attachments entitled "Formal Disagreement with Adversary Characteristics, Attributes, or Tactics Employed or Prepared as
Part of an NRC-Evaluated Force-on-Force Exercise" (safeguards encrypted), in accordance
with Addendum 4 of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Inspection Procedure 71130.03 "Contingency Response - Force-on-Force Testing."
In your attachments you dispute tactics, techniques, or procedures (TTP) within Scenario 1 and Scenario 2 developed by an NRC Force-on-Force inspection team.
The NRC has carefully reviewed both of your
formal escalations and concluded that the disputed TTPs are approved for use within both the NRC-evaluated exercise scenarios for the following reasons: (1) it is within the design basis threat; (2) it is supported by available data;
(3) it is within your program requirements to provide defense-in-depth; (4) it can be safely performed and controlled; and (5) it provides a credible and realistic challenge to your site's protective strategy.
The enclosure transmitted herewith contains Safeguards Information. When separated from the enclosure, this transmittal document is decontrolled.
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
J. Ellis 2
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
If you would like to appeal this decision, provide a written response within 3 days from the date of this letter with the basis of your appeal to the Director, DSO.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Robert C. Johnson, Chief
Security Performance Evaluation Branch Division of Security Operations Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
Enclosures:
1. NRC Response to Disputed Item 05000346/2017201-01 2. NRC Response to Disputed Item 05000346/2017201-02
cc w/enclosures: William Willis, Manager, Site Security
OFFICE NSIR/DSO/SPEB NSIR/DSO/SPEB NAME J. Berry C. Johnson SIGNATURE
DATE 8 / 29 /2017 8 / 31 /2017