ML13120A191
| ML13120A191 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 04/24/2013 |
| From: | Mark King NRC/RGN-II/DRS/EB2 |
| To: | Lynch T Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| References | |
| IR-13-404 | |
| Download: ML13120A191 (6) | |
See also: IR 05000348/2013404
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UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257
April 24, 2013
Mr. T. A. Lynch
Vice President
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant
P.O. Drawer 470, BIN B500
Ashford, AL 36312
SUBJECT: JOSEPH M FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT - NOTIFICATION OF CYBER
SECURITY TI MILESTONES 1-7 INSPECTION AND REQUEST FOR
INFORMATION (NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000348/2013404 AND
Dear Mr. Lynch:
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Region II (RII) staff will conduct an inspection of the Cyber Security Milestones 1-7 requirements
specified by the conditions of your operating license at the Farley Nuclear Plant on July 22 - 26,
2013. The inspection team will be led by Mr. Jigar Patel, Reactor Inspector, of the NRC RII
office. The team will be composed of personnel from the NRC RII office and personnel from the
NRC office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (NSIR). The inspection will be
conducted in accordance with Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/004, Inspection of
Implementation of Interim Cyber Security Milestones 1-7. The TI inspection will be performed
to evaluate and verify your ability to meet the interim milestone requirements of the NRCs
Cyber Security Rule, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 73, Section 54,
Protection of Digital Computer and Communication Systems and Networks.
In accordance with 10 CFR 73.54, each nuclear power plant licensee was required to submit
a proposed cyber security plan (CSP) and implementation schedule for NRC review and
approval. On December 14, 2009, by letter (ML093080517) to the Nuclear Energy Institute
(NEI), the NRC provided their expectations for the proposed implementation schedule. On
January 5, 2011, by letter (ML110060093) to the NRC, NEI issued an initial Template for the
Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule (ML110060097). On February 28, 2011, by
letter (ML110600206) to the NRC, NEI provided a revised, Template for the Cyber Security
Plan Implementation Schedule. The purpose of the letters attachment was to provide the
licensee with a generically written template to develop their proposed CSP implementation
schedule. Utilization of the generic template required the licensee to make conforming changes
to ensure the submitted schedule accurately accounted for site-specific activities. The CSP,
implementation schedule, and other applicable information for your facility provided the
Enclosure transmitted herewith contains SUNSI. When separated from enclosure, this
transmittal document is decontrolled
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implementation aspects, including the key intermediate milestone attributes and dates as well
as the full implementation dates. The implementation aspects were described based in part on
letters to NRC dated July 16, 2010 (ML110880218) and supplemented by letters dated March
28, 2011 (ML11088021) and April 21, 2011 (ML111020258). By reference to NRC safety
evaluation report dated July 28, 2011 (ML11178A018) license condition 2.D was modified for
facility operating licenses NFP-2 and NPF-8 for Farley Units 1 and 2 to ensure that the CSP
would be implemented and maintained consistent with NRC requirements.
On April 23, 2013, during a conversation between Mr. B. Arens of your staff, and Mr. J. Patel,
NRC RII, our respective staffs confirmed arrangements for a three day information gathering
onsite visit and a one-week onsite inspection. The subject TI inspection provides a
programmatic level review and verification of the licensees site-specific implementation of
Interim Milestones 1 through 7. The schedule for the onsite TI Inspection for the Interim
Milestones 1 through 7 is as follows:
- Information gathering visit: July 9 - 11, 2013
- Onsite inspection: July 22 - 26, 2013
The purpose of the information gathering visit is to: (1) obtain information and documentation
needed to support the TI inspection; (2) become familiar with the Farley Nuclear Plant Cyber
Security Program and plant layout; and (3) arrange administrative details, such as office space,
availability of knowledgeable office personnel and to ensure unescorted site access privileges.
In order to assure a productive TI inspection, we have enclosed a request for documents
needed to ensure the inspectors are adequately prepared. These documents have been
divided into three groups (I, II, & III). Group I lists information necessary to aid the inspectors in
planning for the TI inspection prior to the information gathering visit. It is requested that this
information be provided to the lead inspector via mail no later than June 12, 2013. Group II lists
information and possible areas for discussion necessary to assist the inspectors during the
TI inspection. It is requested this information be available during the information gathering visit
(July 9, 2013). Group III consists of those items that the inspectors will review, or need access
to, during the TI inspection. Group III also lists the information necessary to aid the inspectors
in tracking questions and answers identified as a result of the TI inspection. It is requested that
this information be provided to the lead inspector as the information is generated during the
TI inspection. It is important that all of these documents are up to date and complete in order to
minimize the number of additional documents requested during the preparation and/or the
onsite portions of the TI inspection.
This letter does not contain new or amended information collection requirements subject to the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Existing information collection
requirements were approved by the Office of Management and Budget, control number 3150-
0011. The NRC may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
request for information or an information collection requirement unless the requesting document
displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget control number.
Your cooperation and support during this inspection will be appreciated. If you have questions
concerning this inspection, or the inspection team's information or logistical needs, please
contact Mr. Patel at (404) 997-4577, or me at (404) 997-4511.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be
available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the
Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system, ADAMS.
ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the
Public Electronic Reading Room). However, because of the security-related concerns
contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this letters
enclosure will not be available for public inspection.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Michael F. King, Chief
Engineering Branch 2
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No.: 50-348, 50-364
Enclosure:
Document Request For Cyber Security Temporary Instruction (TI) 2201/004 Interim Milestones 1-7
Inspection
(OFFICIAL USE ONLY)
cc: (See page 4)
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OFFICE RII:DRS RII:DRS
NAME PATEL KING
DATE 4/24/2013 4/ 24/2013 4/ /2013 4/ /2013 4/ /2013 4/ /2013 4/ /2013
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cc:
Keith Wooten
Project Manager
Nuclear Fleet Security
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
40 Iverness Center Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
David Burford
Manager
Nuclear Fleet Security
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
40 Iverness Center Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
L. B. Hogg
Nuclear Licensing
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
40 Inverness Center Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
S. P. McGavin
Security Manager
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant
7388 North State Highway 95
Columbia, AL 36319
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Letter to T. A. Lynch from Michael F. King dated April 24, 2013
SUBJECT: JOSEPH M FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT - NOTIFICATION OF CYBER
SECURITY TI MILESTONES 1-7 INSPECTION AND REQUEST FOR
INFORMATION (NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 05000348/2013404 AND
Distribution:
RidsNrrPMFarley Resource
B. Westreich, NSIR (hard copy w/ encl)
RIDSNRRDIRS
Distribution W/O OUO:
PUBLIC
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