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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C.

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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C.

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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 August 30, 2011 Mr. R. M. Krich Vice President, Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority 6A Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 SUBJECT: WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT, UNIT 1 -ISSUANCE OF AMENDMENT REGARDING CYBER SECURITY PLAN (TAC NO. ME4951) Dear Mr. Krich: The Commission has issued the enclosed Amendment No. 87 to Facility Operating License No. NPF-90 for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN), Unit 1. This amendment is in response to your application dated November 23,2009, as supplemented by letters dated December 18, 2009, July 23 and October 1, 2010, and April 7, June 10, and July 15, 2011. This amendment revises the Facility Operating License condition 2.E to add the Cyber Security Plan (CSP). In addition, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff approves TVA's CSP and implementation schedule for WBN Unit 1. A copy of the safety evaluation is also enclosed. Notice of issuance will be included in the Commission's biweekly Federal Register notice. amb, Senior Project Manager Wa s ar Special Projects Branch Divi . n of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-390 Enclosures: 1. Amendment No. 87 to NPF-90 2. Safety Evaluation cc w/encls: Distribution via Listserv
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY DOCKET NO. 50-390 WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT, UNIT 1 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No. 87 License No. NPF-90 1. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has found that: A. The application for amendment by Tennessee Valley Authority (the licensee) dated November 23, 2009, as supplemented by letters dated December 18, 2009, July 23, and October 1, 2010, and April 7, June 10, and July 15, 2011, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Commission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B. The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; C. There is reasonable assurance (i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations; D. The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E. The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied. 2. Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Facility Operating License as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) and 2.E of Facility Operating License No. NPF-90 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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- 2­(2) Technical Specifications and Environmental Protection Plan The Technical Specifications contained in Appendices A and B, as revised through Amendment No. 87, and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, both of which are attached hereto, are hereby incorporated into this license. TVA shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan. E. (1) TVA shall fully implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the Commission-approved physical security, training and qualification, and safeguards contingency plans including amendments made pursuant to provisions of the Miscellaneous Amendments and Search Requirements revisions to 10 CFR 73.55 (51 FR 27817 and 27822) and to the authority of 10 CFR 50.54(p). The combined set of plans, which contains Safeguards Information protected under 10 CFR 73.21, is entitled: "Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, and Safeguards Contingency Plan, Revision 3,n submitted by letter dated May 16, 2006. (2) The licensee shall fully implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the Commission-approved cyber security plan (CSP), including changes made pursuant to the authority of 10 CFR 50.90 and 10 CFR 50.54(p). The licensee CSP was approved by Licensee Amendment No. 87. 3. This license amendment is effective as of the date of its issuance. The implementation of the CSP, including the key intermediate milestone dates and the full implementation date, shall be in accordance with the implementation schedule submitted by the licensee on November 23, 2009, as supplemented by letters dated December 18, 2009, July 23, 2010, October 1, 2010, April 7, 2011, June 10, 2011, and July 15, 2011, and approved by the NRC staff with this license amendment. All subsequent changes to the NRC-approved CSP implementation schedule will require prior NRC approval pursuant to 10 CFR 50.90. FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION S.Stephen J. Campbell, Chief Watts Bar Special Projects Branch Division of operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Attachment: Changes to the Operating License Date of Issuance: August 30, 2011
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ATTACHMENT TO AMENDMENT NO. 87 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-90 DOCKET NO. 50-390 Replace the following pages of the Operating License NPF-90 with the revised pages. The revised pages are identified by amendment number and contain vertical lines indicating the areas of change. Remove Pages Insert Pages 3 3 5 5 5a 5a
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3 (4) TVA, pursuant to the Act and 10 CFR Parts 30, 40 and 70, to receive, possess, and use in amounts as required, any byproduct, source or special nuclear material without restriction to chemical or physical form, for sample analysis, instrument calibration, or other activity associated with radioactive apparatus or components; and (5) TVA, pursuant to the Act and 10 CFR Parts 30, 40 and 70, to possess, but not separate, such byproduct and special nuclear materials as may be produced by the operation of the facility. C. This license shall be deemed to contain and is subject to the conditions specified in the Commission's regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I and is subject to all applicable provisions of the Act and to the rules, regulations, and orders of the Commission now or hereafter in effect, and is subject to the additional conditions specified or incorporated below. (1) Maximum Power Level TVA is authorized to operate the facility at reactor core power levels not in excess of 3459 megawatts thermal. (2) Technical Specifications and Environmental Protection Plan The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A as revised through Amendment No. 87 and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, both of which are attached hereto, are hereby incorporated into this license. TVA shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan. (3) Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) (Section 18.2 of SER Supplements 5 and 15) Prior to startup following the first refueling outage, TVA shall accomplish the necessary activities, provide acceptable responses, and implement all proposed corrective actions related to having the Watts Bar Unit 1 SPDS operational. (4) Vehicle Bomb Control Program (Section 13.6.9 of SSER 20) During the period of the exemption granted in paragraph 2.D.(3) of this license, in implementing the power ascension phase of the approved initial test program, TVA shall not exceed 50% power until the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(c)(7} and (8) are fully implemented. TVA shall submit a letter under oath or affirmation when the requirements of 73.55(c)(7} and (8) have been fully implemented. Amendment No. 87
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5 (2) The facility was previously granted an exemption from the criticality monitoring requirements of 10 CFR 70.24 (see Special Nuclear Material License No. SNM-1861 dated September 5,1979). The technical justification is contained in Section 9.1 of Supplement 5 to the Safety Evaluation Report, and the staff's environmental assessment was published on April 18, 1985 (50 FR 15516). The facility is hereby exempted from the criticality alarm system provisions of 10 CFR 70.24 so far as this section applies to the storage of fuel assemblies held under this license. (3) The facility requires an exemption from 10 CFR 73.55(c)(10). The justification for this exemption is contained in Section 13.6.9 of Supplement 15 and 20 to the Safety Evaluation Report. The staff's environmental assessment was published on April 25, 1995 (60 FR 20291). Pursuant to 10 CFR 73.5, the facility is exempted from the stated implementation schedule of the surface vehicle bomb rule, and may implement the same as late as February 17,1996. (4) The facility was previously granted an exemption from certain requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(d)(5) relating to the returning of picture badges upon exit from the protected areas, such that individuals not employed by TVA who are authorized unescorted access into protected areas can take their badges offsite (see 59 FR 66061, December 22, 1994). The granting of this exemption is hereby affirmed. (5) The facility was previously granted an exemption from certain requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, such that the State of Tennessee, which is within the ingestion exposure pathway emergency planning zone, need not participate in the November 1995 full­participation exercise (see 60 FR 54526, October 24, 1995). The granting of this exemption is hereby affirmed. E. (1 ) TVA shall fully implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the Commission approved physical security, training and qualification, and safeguards contingency plans including amendments made pursuant to provisions of the Miscellaneous Amendments and Search Requirements revisions to 10 CFR 73.55 (51 FR 27817 and 27822) and to the authority of 10 CFR 50.54(p). The combined set of plans, which contains Safeguards Information protected under 10 CFR 73.21, is entitled: "Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, and Safeguards Contingency Plan, Revision 3," submitted by letter dated May 16, 2006. (2) The licensee shall fully implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the Commission-approved cyber security plan (CSP), including changes made pursuant to the authority of 10 CFR 50.90 and 10 CFR 50.54(p). The licensee CSP was approved by License Amendment No. 87. Re'>'ised by letter dated Ablgblst g, 2007 and Correction letter dated September 18, 2007 Amendment No. 87
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5a F . TVA shall implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the approved fire protection program as described in the Fire Protection Report for the facility, as approved in Supplements 18 and 19 ofthe SER (NUREG-0847) subject to the following provision: TVA may make changes to the approved fire protection program without prior approval of the Commission, only if those changes would not adversely affect the ability to achieve and maintain safe shutdown in the event of afire. G. Except as otherwise provided in the Technical Specifications (Appendix A to this license) or Environmental Protection Plan (Appendix B to this license), TVA shall report any violations of the requirements contained in Section 2.C of this license in the following manner: initial notification shall be made within twenty-four (24) hours to the NRC Operations Center via the Emergency Notification System with written follow-up within 30 days in accordance with the procedures described in 10 CFR 50.73 (b), (c), and (e). H. The licensee shall have and maintain financial protection of such types and in such amounts as the Commission shall require in accordance with Section 170 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to cover public liability claims. Re'/ised by letter dated August g, 2007 Amendment No. 87
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 SAFETY EVALUATION BY THE OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION RELATED TO AMENDMENT NO. 87 TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-90 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT. UNIT 1 DOCKET NO. 50-390 1.0 INTRODUCTION By letter dated November 23, 2009 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML093290040), as supplemented by letters dated December 18, 2009, July 23 and October 1, 2010, and April 7, June 10, and July 15, 2011 (ADAMS Nos. ML093570274, ML102090054, ML 102790047, ML111080070, ML11165A217, and ML 11199A219, respectively), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) submitted a license amendment request. Included in that license amendment request was a request for approval of the licensee's Cyber Security Plan (CSP) and Implementation Schedule for the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN), Unit 1, as required by Title 10 of the Code ofFederal Regulations (10 CFR) Section 73.54 (Reference 1). On April 7, 2011, TVA supplemented its CSP (ADAMS Accession No. ML111080066) to address: (1) scope of systems in response to the October 21,2010, Commission decision (Reference 5); (2) records retention; and (3) implementation schedule. TVA submitted a Revision 0 of the CSP incorporating all of the changes and/or additional information. Portions of letters dated November 23, 2009, July 23, 2010, April 7, 2011, and June 10, 2011, contain sensitive unclassified non-safeguards information (security-related) and, accordingly, are being withheld from public disclosure. The supplement dated December 18, 2009, provided the revised no significant hazards consideration determination, and the notice in Federal Register (75 FR 51495, August 20,2010) was based on this supplement. The supplements dated July 23 and October 10,2010, and April 7, June 10, and July 15, 2011, contained clarifying information and did not change the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff's initial proposed finding of no significant hazards consideration. 2.0 REGULATORY EVALUATION 2.1 General Requirements Consistent with 10 CFR 73.54(a), the licensee must provide high assurance that digital computer and communication systems, and networks are adequately protected against cyber attacks, up to and including the design basis threat (DBT), as described in 10 CFR 73.1. The licensee shall protect digital computer and communication systems and networks associated with: (i) safety-related and important-to-safety functions; (ii) security functions; (iii) emergency
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- 2­preparedness functions, including offsite communications; and (iv) support systems and equipment which, if compromised, would adversely impact safety, security, or emergency preparedness (SSEP) functions. The rule specifies that digital computer and communication systems and networks associated with these functions must be protected from cyber attacks that would adversely impact the integrity or confidentiality of data and software; deny access to systems, services, or data; or provide an adverse impact to the operations of systems, networks, and associated equipment. In the October 21, 2010, Staff Requirements Memorandum (SRM)-COMWCO-1 0-0001, "Regulation of Cyber Security at Nuclear Power Plants" (Reference 5), the Commission stated that the NRC's cyber security rule at 10 CFR 73.54 should be interpreted to include structures, systems, and components (SSCs) in the balance of plant (BOP) that have a nexus to radiological health and safety. The NRC staff determined that SSCs in the BOP that have a nexus to radiological health and safety are those that could directly or indirectly affect reactivity of a nuclear power plant (NPP), and are therefore within the scope of important-to-safety functions described in 10 CFR 73.54(a)(1). 2.2 Elements of a CSP As stated in 10 CFR 73.54(e), the licensee must establish, implement, and maintain a CSP that satisfies the Cyber Security Program requirements of this regulation. In addition, the CSP must describe how the licensee will implement the requirements of the regulation and must account for the site-specific conditions that affect implementation. One method of complying with this regulation is to describe within the CSP how the licensee will achieve high assurance that all SSEP functions are protected from cyber attacks. 2.3 Regulatory Guide (RG) 5.71 and Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 08-09, Revision 6 RG 5.71, "Cyber Security Programs for Nuclear Facilities," (Reference 2) describes a regulatory position that promotes a defensive strategy consisting of a defensive architecture and a set of security controls based on standards provided in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, "Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations" and NIST SP 800-82, "Guide to Industrial Control Systems Security," dated September 29, 2008. NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-82 are based on well-understood cyber threats, risks, and vulnerabilities, coupled with equally well-understood countermeasures and protective techniques. RG 5.71 divides the above-noted security controls into three broad categories: technical, operational, and management. RG 5.71 provides a framework to aid in the identification of those digital assets that licensees must protect from cyber attacks. These identified digital assets are referred to as "critical digital assets" (CDAs). Licensees should address the potential cyber security risks to CDAs by applying the defensive architecture and addressing the collection of security controls identified in RG 5.71. RG 5.71 includes a CSP template that provides one method for preparing an acceptable CSP. The organization of RG 5.71 reflects the steps necessary to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.54. Section C.3 of RG 5.71 describes an acceptable method for implementing the security controls, as detailed in Appendix B, "Technical Controls," and Appendix C, "Operational and Management Controls." Section CA of RG 5.71 discusses the need to maintain the
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- 3­established cyber security program, including comprehensive monitoring of the CDAs and the effectiveness of their security protection measures, ensuring that changes to the CDAs or the environment are controlled, coordinated, and periodically reviewed for continued protection from cyber attacks. Section C.5 of RG 5.71 provides licensees and applicants with guidance for retaining records associated with their cyber security programs. Appendix A to RG 5.71 provides a template for a generic cyber security plan which licensees may use to comply with the licensing requirements of 10 CFR 73.54. Appendices Band C provide an acceptable set of security controls, which are based on well-understood threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, coupled with equally well-understood and vetted countermeasures and protective techniques. NEI 08-09, Revision 6 closely maps with RG 5.71; Appendix A of NEI 08-09, Revision 6 contains a cyber security plan template that is comparable to Appendix A of RG 5.71. Appendix D of NEI 08-09, Revision 6 contains technical cyber security controls that are comparable to Appendix B of RG 5.71. Appendix E of NEI 08-09, Revision 6 contains operational and management cyber security controls that are comparable to Appendix C of RG 5.71. The NRC staff stated in a letter (Subject: Nuclear Energy Institute [NEI] 08-09, "Cyber Security Plan Template, Revision 6), dated May 5, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 101190371), that the licensee may use the template in NEI 08-09, Revision 6 (Reference 3), to prepare an acceptable CSP, with the exception of the definition of "cyber attack." The NRC staff subsequently reviewed and approved by letter dated June 7,2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 101550052), a definition for "cyber attack" to be used in submissions based on NEI 08-09, Revision 6 (Reference 4). TVA submitted a CSP for WBN Unit 1 that was based on the template provided in NEI 08-09, Revision 6 and included a definition of cyber attack acceptable to the NRC staff in the deviation table that was referenced as an attachment to Enclosure 3 within the CSP package. The deviation lists the location of the term "cyber attack" within the NEI 08-09, Revision 6 template; the original NEI 08-09 definition; the definition used by the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 CSP; and the source of the latest definition, as provided by the NRC. Additionally, the licensee submitted a supplement to their CSP on April 7, 2011, to include information on SSCs in the BOP that, if compromised, could affect NPP reactivity. RG 5.71 and NEI 08-09, Revision 6 are comparable documents; both are based on essentially the same general approach and same set of technical, operational, and management security controls. The submitted CSP was reviewed against the corresponding sections in RG 5.71. 3.0 TECHNICAL EVALUATION The NRC staff performed a technical evaluation of TVA's submittal. TVA's submittal, with the exceptions of deviations described in Section 3.23, generally conformed to the guidance in NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which was found to be acceptable by the NRC staff and comparable to RG 5.71 to satisfy the requirements contained in 10 CFR 73.54. The NRC staff reviewed TVA's submittal againstthe requirements of 10 CFR 73.54 following the guidance contained in RG 5.71. The NRC staffs evaluation of each section of their submittal is discussed be/ow. 3.1 Scope and Purpose TVA's CSP establishes a means to achieve high assurance that digital computer and communication systems and networks associated with the following functions are adequately
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-4­protected against cyber attacks up to and including the DBT: 1. Safety-related and important-to-safety functions; 2. Security functions; 3. Emergency preparedness functions, including offsite communications; and 4. Support systems and equipment which, if compromised, would adversely impact SSEP functions. The submitted CSP describes achievement of high assurance of adequate protection of systems associated with the above functions from cyber attacks by: • Implementing and documenting the "baseline" security controls as described in Section 3.1.6 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.3 described in RG 5.71; and • Implementing and documenting a Cyber Security Program to maintain the established cyber security controls through a comprehensive life cycle approach as described in Section 4 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Appendix A, Section A.2.1 of RG 5.71. Thus, TVA's CSP, as originally submitted, is comparable to the CSP in NEI-08-09, Revision 6. However, in its submittal dated April 7, 2011, TVA clarified its original submission and indicated that the scope of systems includes those BOP SSCs that have an impact on NPP reactivity if compromised. This is in response to and consistent with SRM COMWCO-1 0-0001 , "Regulation of Cyber Security at Nuclear Power Plants," October 21,2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 102940009), in which the Commission stated that the NRC's cyber security rule at 10 CFR 73.54 should be interpreted to include SSCs in the BOP that have a nexus to radiological health and safety. The NRC staff determined that those systems that have a nexus to radiological health and safety are those that could directly or indirectly affect reactivity of an NPP, and are therefore within the scope of important-to-safety functions described in 10 CFR 73.54(a)(1). The NRC staff reviewed the CSP and the supplemental information submitted by TVA and found no deviation from Regulatory Position C.3.3 in RG 5.71 and AppendixA, Section A.2.1. of RG 5.71. The NRC staff concludes that TVA established adequate measures to implement and document the Cyber Security Program, including baseline security controls. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately establishes the Cyber Security Program, including baseline security controls. 3.2 Analyzing Digital Computer Systems and Networks and Applying Cyber Security Controls TVA's CSP describes that the Cyber Security Program is established, implemented, and maintained as described in Section 3.1 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.1 described in RG 5.71 to: • Analyze digital computer and communications systems and networks; and
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- 5­• Identify those assets that must be protected against cyber attacks to satisfy 10 CFR 73.54(a). The submitted CSP describes how the cyber security controls in Appendices D and E of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which are comparable to Appendices Band C in RG 5.71, are addressed to protect CDAs from cyber attacks. This section of the CSP submitted by TVA is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.1 in RG 5.71 without deviation. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately addresses security controls. 3.3 Cyber Security Assessment and Authorization TVA provided information addressing the creation of a formal, documented, cyber security assessment and authorization policy. This included a description concerning the creation of a formal, documented procedure comparable to Section 3.1.1 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6. The NRC staff finds that TVA established adequate measures to define and address the purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, and coordination, and facilitates the implementation of the cyber security assessment and authorization policy. TVA listed several organizational functions that are involved in the coordination of the policy components (scope, roles responsibilities, etc.). These functions include Engineering, Computer Engineering, Operations, Security, and Emergency Preparedness. However, TVA fails to indicate which type of plant/enterprise organizational entities implemented these functions (i.e., offices, divisions, departments, branches, etc.). The Regulatory Position C.3.1.1 in RG 5.71 notes that the required coordination for policy is accomplished among "licensee departments." Since the WBN Unit 1 CSP specifically mentions discreet organizational functions that will be involved in the coordination of policy components, the NRC staff finds TVA meets the requirements of security assessment and authorization. Therefore, this deviation is acceptable. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately established controls to develop, disseminate, and periodically update the cyber security assessment and authorization policy and implementing procedure. 3.4 Cyber Security Assessment Team (CSAT) The CSAT responsibilities include conducting the cyber security assessment, documenting key findings during the assessment, and evaluating assumptions and conclusions about cyber security threats. The submitted CSP outlines the requirements, roles and responsibilities of the CSAT comparable to Section 3.1.2 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6. It also describes that the CSAT has the authority to conduct an independent assessment. The submitted CSP describes that the CSA T will consist of individuals with knowledge about information and digital systems technology; NPP operations, engineering, and plant technical specifications; and physical security and emergency preparedness systems and programs. The CSAT description in the CSP is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.1.2 in RG 5.71. The submitted CSP lists the roles and responsibilities for the CSAT, which included performing and overseeing the cyber security assessment process; documenting key observations;
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- 6­evaluating information about cyber security threats and vulnerabilities; confirming information obtained during tabletop reviews, walk-downs, or electronic validation of CDAs; and identifying potential new cyber security controls. This section of the CSP submitted by TVA is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.1.2 in RG 5.71 without deviation. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately establishes the requirements, roles and responsibilities of the CSA T. 3.5 Identification of CDAs The submitted CSP describes that TVA will identify and document CDAs and critical systems (CSs), including a general description, the overall function, the overall consequences if a compromise were to occur, and the security functional requirements or specifications as described in Section 3.1.3 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.1.3 of RG 5.71. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes the process to identify CDAs. 3.6 Examination of Cyber Security Practices The submitted CSP describes how the CSAT will examine and document the existing cyber security policies, procedures, and practices; existing cyber security controls; detailed descriptions of network and communication architectures (or network/communication architecture drawings); information on security devices; and any other information that may be helpful during the cyber security assessment process as described in Section 3.1.4 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.1.2 of RG 5.71. The examinations will include an analysis of the effectiveness of the existing Cyber Security Program and cyber security controls. The CSAT will document the collected cyber security information and the results of their examination of the collected information. This section of the CSP submitted by TVA is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.1.2 in RG 5.71 without deviation. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes the examination of cyber security practices. 3.7 Tabletop Reviews and Validation Testing The submitted CSP describes tabletop reviews and validation testing. which confirm the direct and indirect connectivity of each CDA and identify direct and indirect pathways to CDAs. The CSP states that validation testing will be performed electronically or by physical walkdowns. TVA's plan for tabletop reviews and validation testing is comparable to Section 3.1.5 of NEt 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.1.4 of RG 5.71. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes tabletop reviews and validation testing.
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- 7 ­3.8 Mitigation of Vulnerabilities and Application of Cyber Security Controls The submitted CSP describes the use of information collected during the cyber security assessment process (e.g., disposition of cyber security controls, defensive models, defensive strategy measures, site and corporate network architectures) to implement security controls in accordance with Section 3.1.6 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.3 and Appendix A.3.1.6 to RG 5.71. The CSP describes the process that will be applied in cases where security controls cannot be implemented. The submitted CSP notes that before TVA can implement security controls on a CDA, it will assess the potential for adverse impact in accordance with Section 3.1.6 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.3 of RG 5.71. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes mitigation of vulnerabilities and application of security controls. 3.9 Incorporating the Cyber Security Program into the Physical Protection Program The submitted CSP states that the Cyber Security Program will be reviewed as a component of the Physical Security Program in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(m). This is comparable to Section 4.1 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.4 of RG 5.71. This section of the CSP submitted by TVA is comparable to Appendix A, Section A3.2 in RG 5.71 without deviation. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes review of the CSP as a component of the physical security program. 3.10 Cyber Security Controls The submitted CSP describes how the technical, operational and management cyber security controls contained in Appendices D and E of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, that are comparable to Appendices Band C in RG 5.71, are evaluated and dispositioned based on site-speCific conditions during all phases of the Cyber Security Program. The CSP describes that many security controls have actions that are required to be performed on specific frequencies and that the frequency of a security control is satisfied if the action is performed within 1.25 times the frequency specified in the control, as applied, and as measured from the previous performance of the action as described in Section 4.2 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6. This section of the CSP submitted by TVA is comparable to Appendix A, Section A3.1.6 in RG 5.71 without deviation. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes implementation of cyber security controls. 3.11 Defense-in-Depth Protective Strategies The submitted CSP describes the implementation of defensive strategies that ensure the
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- 8 ­capability to detect, respond to, and recover from a cyber attack. The CSP specifies that the defensive strategies consist of security controls, defense-in-depth measures, and the defensive architecture. The submitted CSP notes that the defensive architecture establishes the logical and physical boundaries to control the data transfer between these boundaries. The licensee established defense-in-depth strategies by: implementing and documenting: a defensive architecture as described in Section 4.3 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.2 in RG 5.71; a physical security program, including physical barriers; the operational and management controls described in Appendix E of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Appendix C to RG 5.71; and the technical controls described in Appendix D of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Appendix B to RG 5.71. The licensee stated in the CSP that the boundary between Level 3 and Level 4 is implemented by one or more deterministic devices, while information flows between Level 3 and Level 2 are restricted through the use of a firewall and network-based intrusion detection system and/or prevention system. The NRC staff finds this defense-in-depth protective strategy to be acceptable based on the statement in the CSP that the firewall will implement the Information Flow Enforcement cyber security control in NEI 08-09, Revision 6, Appendix D, Section 1A and the rule set characteristics for non-deterministic information flow enforcement described in the Defense-in-Depth cyber security control in NEI 08-09, Revision 6, Appendix E, Section 6. This section ofthe CSP submitted by the licensee is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.2 and Appendix A, Section A.3.1.5 in RG 5.71. Based on the above, the NRC staff concludes that the CSP adequately describes implementation of defense-in-depth protective strategies. 3.12 Ongoing Monitoring and Assessment The submitted CSP describes how ongoing monitoring of cyber security controls to support CDAs is implemented comparable to Appendix E of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Positions C.4.1 and CA.2 of RG 5.71. The ongoing monitoring program includes configuration management and change control; cyber security impact analysis of changes and changed environments; ongoing assessments of cyber security controls; effectiveness analysis (to monitor and confirm that the cyber security controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and achieving the desired outcome) and vulnerability scans to identify new vulnerabilities that could affect the security posture of CDAs. This section of the CSP submitted by TVA is comparable to Regulatory Positions CA.1 and CA.2 of RG 5.71 without deviation. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes ongoing monitoring and assessment. 3.13 Modification of Digital Assets The submitted CSP describes how cyber security controls are established, implemented, and maintained to protect CDAs. These security controls ensure that modifications to CDAs are
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- 9 ­evaluated before implementation that the cyber security periormance objectives are maintained, and that acquired CDAs have cyber security requirements in place to achieve the site's Cyber Security Program objectives. This is comparable to Section 4.5 of NEI OS-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Appendices A.4.2.5 and A.4.2.6 of RG 5.71. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes modification of digital assets. 3.14 Attack Mitigation and Incident Response The submitted CSP describes the process to ensure that SSEP functions are not adversely impacted due to cyber attacks in accordance with Section 4.6 of NEI OS-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Appendix C, Section C.S of RG 5.71. The CSP includes a discussion about creating incident response policy and procedures, and addresses training, testing and drills, incident handling, incident monitoring, and incident response assistance. It also describes identification, detection, response, containment, eradication, and recovery activities comparable to Section 4.6 of NEI OS-09, Revision 6. This section of the CSP submitted by TVA is comparable to Appendix C, Section C.S of RG 5.71 without deviation. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes attack mitigation and incident response. 3.15 Cyber Security Contingency Plan The licensee's submitted CSP describes the creation of a Cyber Security Contingency Plan and policy that protects CDAs from the adverse impacts of a cyber attack described in Section 4.7 of NEI OS-09. Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.3.2.7 and Appendix C.9 of RG 5.71. The licensee describes the Cyber Security Contingency Plan that would include the response to events. The plan includes procedures for operating CDAs in a contingency, roles and responsibilities of responders, processes and procedures for backup and storage of information, logical diagrams of network connectivity, current configuration information, and personnel lists for authorized access to CDAs. This section of the CSP submitted by the licensee is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.3.2.7 of RG 5.71 without deviation. Based on the above, the NRC staff concludes that the licensee's CSP adequately describes the cyber security contingency plan. 3.16 Cyber Security Training and Awareness The submitted CSP describes a program that establishes the training requirements necessary for TVA's personnel and contractors to periorm their assigned duties and responsibilities in implementing the Cyber Security Program in accordance with Section 4.S of NEI OS-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.3.2.S of RG 5.71.
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- 10­The CSP states that individuals will be trained with a level of cyber security knowledge commensurate with their assigned responsibilities in order to provide high assurance that individuals are able to perform their job functions in accordance with Appendix E of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.3.2.8 of RG 5.71 and describes three levels of training: (1) awareness training, (2) technical training, and (3) specialized cyber security training. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes the cyber security training and awareness. 3.17 Evaluate and Manage Cyber Risk The submitted CSP describes how cyber risk is evaluated and managed utilizing site programs and procedures comparable to Section 4.9 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.4 and Appendix C, Section C.13 of RG 5.71. The CSP describes the Threat and Vulnerability Management Program, Risk Mitigation, Operational Experience Program; and the Corrective Action Program and how each will be used to evaluate and manage risk. This section of the CSP submitted by TVA is comparable to Regulatory Position C.4 and Appendix C, Section C.13 of RG 5.71 without deviation. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes evaluation and management of cyber risk. 3.18 Policies and Implementing Procedures The CSP describes development and implementation of policies and procedures to meet security control objectives in accordance with Section 4.10 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.5 and Appendix A, Section A.3.3 of RG 5.71. This includes the process to document, review, approve, issue, use, and revise policies and procedures. The CSP also describes TVA's procedures to establish specific responsibilities for positions described in Section 4.11 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Appendix C, Section C.10.10 of RG 5.71. This section of the CSP submitted by TVA is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.5, Appendix A, Section A.3.3, and Appendix C, Section C.10.10 of RG 5.71 without deviation. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes cyber security policies and implementing procedures. 3.19 Roles and Responsibilities The submitted CSP describes the roles and responsibilities for the qualified and experienced personnel, including the Cyber Security Program Sponsor, the Cyber Security Program Manager, Cyber Security Specialists, the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), and other positions as needed. The CSIRT initiates in accordance with the Incident Response Plan and initiates emergency action when required to safeguard CDAs from cyber security compromise and to assist with the eventual recovery of compromised systems. Implementing procedures
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- 11 ­establish roles and responsibilities for each of the cyber security roles in accordance with Section 4.11 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.3.1.2, Appendix A, Section A.3.1.2, and Appendix C, Section C.10.10 of RG 5.71. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes cyber security roles and responsibilities. 3.20 Cyber Security Program Review The submitted CSP describes how the Cyber Security Program establishes the necessary procedures to implement reviews of applicable program elements in accordance with Section 4.12 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6, which is comparable to Regulatory Position C.4.3 and Appendix A, Section A.4.3 of RG 5.71. Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the CSP adequately describes Cyber Security Program review. 3.21 Document Control and Records Retention and Handling The submitted CSP describes that TVA has established the necessary measures and governing procedures to ensure that sufficient records of items and activities affecting cyber security are developed, reviewed, approved, issued, used, and revised to reflect completed work. The CSP described that superseded portions of certain records will be retained for at least 3 years after the record is superseded, while audit records will be retained for no less than 12 months in accordance with Section 4.13 of NEI 08-09, Revision 6. However, this guidance provided by industry to licensees did not fully comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.54. In a letter dated February 28,2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 110600204), NEI sent to the NRC proposed language for licensees' use to respond to the generic records retention issue, to which the NRC had no technical objection (Reference: Letter from NRC dated March 1, 2011, ADAMS Accession No. ML 110490337). The proposed language clarified the requirement by providing examples (without providing an all-inclusive list) of the records and supporting technical documentation that are needed to satisfy the requirements of 10 CFR 73.54. All records will be retained until the Commission terminates the license, and the licensee shall maintain superseded portions of these records for at least 3 years after the record is superseded, unless otherwise specified by the Commission. By retaining accurate and complete records and technical documentation until the license is terminated, inspectors, auditors, or assessors will have the ability to evaluate incidents, events, and other activities that are related to any of the cyber security elements described, referenced, and contained within the licensee's NRC-approved CSP. It will also allow the licensee to maintain the ability to detect and respond to cyber attacks in a timely manner, in the case of an event. In a letter dated April 7, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 111080066), TVA responded to the records retention issue using the language proposed by NEI in its letter dated February 28, 2011. Therefore, the NRC staff finds this deviation from NEI 8-09, Revision 6 to be acceptable. This section of the CSP submitted by TVA is comparable to Regulatory Position C.5 and Appendix A, Section A.5 of RG 5.71 without deviation.
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- 12­Based on the above, the NRC staff finds that the language TVA proposes to adopt provides for adequate records retention and will support TVA's ability to detect and respond to cyber attacks. The NRC staff further finds that this section of the CSP submitted by TVA is comparable to Regulatory Position C.5 and Appendix A, Section A.5 of RG 5.71 without deviation. Accordingly, the NRC staff concludes that TVA's CSP adequately describes cyber security document control and records retention and handling. 3.22 Implementation Schedule The submitted CSP provides a proposed implementation schedule for the Cyber Security Program. In a letter dated February 28, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 110600206), NEI sent to the NRC a template for licensees to use to submit their CSP implementation schedules, to which the NRC had no technical objection (Reference: Letter from NRC dated March 1, 2011, ADAMS Accession No. ML 110070348). These key milestones include: • Establish the CSAT; • Identify CSs and CDAs; • Install a deterministic one-way device between lower level devices and higher level devices; • Implement the security control "Access Control For Portable And Mobile Devices"; • Implement observation and identification of obvious cyber related tampering to • existing insider mitigation rounds by incorporating the appropriate elements; • Identify, document, and implement cyber security controls as per "Mitigation of Vulnerabilities and Application of Cyber Security Controls" for CDAs that could adversely impact the design function of physical security target set equipment; and • Commence ongoing monitoring and assessment activities for those target set CDAs whose security controls have been implemented. In a letter dated April 7, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 111080066), TVA provided a revised implementation schedule using the NEI template, with the exception of Milestone 6. TVA revised Milestone 6 to address only the NEI 08-09, Rev. 6, Appendix D technical controls, excluding the operational and management controls, on the basis that implementing the technical controls for target set CDAs provides a high degree of protection against cyber related attacks that could lead to radiological sabotage. TVA's programs that are currently in place (e.g., physical protection, maintenance and work management, configuration management, operational experience, etc.) provide a high degree of protection during the interim period until such time that the full cyber security program is implemented. As per the other implementation milestones included in the schedule, TVA will be implementing certain operational and management controls, including the bulleted list above.
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- 13­The NRC staff considers this April 7, 2011, supplement the approved schedule as required by 10 CFR 73.54. The NRC staff does not regard the CSP milestone implementation dates as regulatory commitments that can be changed unilaterally by the licensee, particularly in light of the regulatory requirement at 10 CFR 73.54, that "[i]m plementation of the licensee's cyber security program must be consistent with the approved schedule." As the NRC staff explained in its letter to all operating reactor licensees dated May 9, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 110980538), the implementation of the plan, including the key intermediate milestone dates and the full implementation date, shall be in accordance with the implementation schedule submitted by the licensee and approved by the NRC. All subsequent changes to the NRC-approved CSP implementation schedule thus will require prior NRC approval pursuant in 10 CFR 50.90. 3.23 Revision to License Condition By letter dated July 15, 2010, TVA proposed to add a paragraph to Paragraph 2. E Facility Operating License No. NPF-90 for WBN Unit 1 to provide a license condition to require the licensee to fully implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the NRC-approved CSP. The following paragraph is added to Paragraph 2.E of Facility Operating License No. NPF-90 for WBN Unit 1: The licensee shall fully implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the Commission-approved cyber security plan (CSP), including changes made pursuant to the authority of 10 CFR 50.90 and 10 CFR 50.54{p). The licensee CSP was approved by License Amendment No. 87. Based on the information in Section 3.0 of this safety evaluation and the modified license condition described above, the NRC staff concludes this is acceptable. 4.0 DIFFERENCES FROM NEI 08-09, REVISION 6 In addition to the table of deviations found in Enclosure 3, Amendment 1, the NRC staff notes the following additional differences between TVA's submission and NEI 08-09, Revision 6: • In Section 3.1, "Scope and Purpose," TVA clarified the definition of important-to-safety functions, consistent with SRM-COMWCO-10-0001. • In Section 3.21, "Document Control and Records Retention and Handling," TVA clarified the definition of records and supporting documentation that will be retained to conform to the requirements of 10 CFR 73.54. • In Section 3.22, "Implementation Schedule," TVA submitted a revised implementation schedule, specifying the interim milestones and the final implementation date, including supporting rationale. TVA revised Milestone 6 to address only the NEI 08-09, Revision 6, Appendix D technical controls.
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- 14­In its letter dated July 23, 2010, to the NRC to request approval of the submitted WBN Unit 1 CSP, TVA referenced the inclusion of an Attachment to Enclosure 3. Enclosure 3 is the CSP; the Attachment is the Deviation Table which lists the deviations from the NEI 08-09, Revision 6 template. For that reason, the NRC staff considers that the full evaluation of the CSP must include a review of the deviations taken to those sections of NEI 08-09, Revision 6 as listed in the WBN Unit 1 CSP. The following deviation is incorporated in the Attachment to Enclosure 3: • TVA deviated from the original definition of "cyber attack" which was "any event in which there is a reason to believe that an adversary has committed or caused, or attempted to commit or cause, or has made a creditable threat to commit or cause malicious exploitation SSEP function." The new definition of "cyber attack" as provided by WBN Unit 1 CSP is, "any event in which there is a reason to believe that an adversary has committed or caused, or attempted to commit or cause, or has made a creditable threat to commit or cause malicious exploitation of a CDA." The deviation table notes that the authorization for this change is the June 7, 2010, letter from the NRC to NEI, indicating acceptance of the updated definition of "cyber attack." The NRC staff finds this deviation is acceptable, because it uses the NRC-accepted definition of "cyber attack." The NRC staff finds all of these deviations to be acceptable as discussed in the respective sections. 5.0 STATE CONSULTATION In accordance with the Commission's regulations, the Tennessee State official was notified of the proposed issuance of the amendment. The State official had no comments. 6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION The amendment changes a requirement with respect to installation or use of a facility component located within the restricted area as defined in 1 0 CFR Part 20. The NRC staff has determined that the amendment involves no significant increase in the amounts and no significant change in the types of any effluents that may be released offsite, and that there is no significant increase in individual or cumulative occupational radiation exposure. The Commission has previously issued a proposed finding that the amendment involves no significant hazards consideration, and there has been no public comment on such finding published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2010 (75 FR 51495). Also, this amendment relates to safeguards matters and do not involve any significant construction impacts and relate to changes in recordkeeping, reporting, or administrative procedures or requirements. Accordingly, the amendment meets the eligibility criteria for categorical exclusion set forth in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9), (10), and (12). Pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b), no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment need be prepared in connection with the issuance of the amendment. 7.0 CONCLUSION The NRC staffs review and evaluation of TVA's CSP was conducted using the NRC staff positions established in the relevant sections of RG 5.71. Based on the NRC staffs review, the NRC finds that the licensee addressed the relevant information necessary to satisfy the
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- 15­requirements of 10 CFR 73.54, 10 CFR 73.55(a)(1), 10 CFR 73.55(b)(8), and 10 CFR 73.55(m), as applicable and that the licensee's Cyber Security Program provides high assurance that digital computer and communication systems and networks associated with the following are adequately protected against cyber attacks, up to and including the DBT as described in 10 CFR 73.1. This includes protecting digital computer and communication systems and networks associated with: (i) safety-related and important-to-safety functions; (ii) security functions; (iii) emergency preparedness functions, including offsite communications; and (iv) support systems and equipment which, if compromised, would adversely impact SSEP functions. Therefore, the NRC staff finds the information contained in this CSP to be acceptable and upon successful implementation of this program, operation of the WBN Unit 1 will not be inimical to the common defense and security. The Commission has concluded, based on the considerations discussed above, that: (1) there is reasonable assurance that the health and safety of the public will not be endangered by operation in the proposed manner, (2) such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations, and (3) the issuance of the amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public. 8.0 REFERENCES 1. Section 73.54 of 10 CFR, "Protection of Digital Computer and Communication Systems and Networks," U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC, March 27,2009. 2. RG 5.71, "Cyber Security Programs for Nuclear Facilities," U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC, January 2010. (ADAMS Accession No. ML090340159) 3. Letter from Jack Roe, Nuclear Energy Institute, to Scott Morris, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, "NEI 08-09, Revision 6, 'Cyber Security Plan for Nuclear Power Reactors; April 2010,'" April 28, 2010. (ADAMS Accession No. ML 101180434) 4. Letter from Richard Correia, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to Jack Roe, Nuclear Energy Institute, "NUclear Energy Institute 08-09, 'Cyber Security Plan Template, Revision 6,'" May 5,2010. (ADAMS Accession No. ML 101190371) 5. SRM-COMWCO-10-0001, "Regulation of Cyber Security at Nuclear Power Plants," October 21,2010. (ADAMS Accession No. ML 102940009) Principal Contributor: P. Pederson J. Green Date: AUgust 30, 2011
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August 30, 2011 Mr. R. M. Krich Vice President, Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority 6A Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 SUBJECT: WATIS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT, UNIT 1 - ISSUANCE OF AMENDMENT REGARDING CYBER SECURITY PLAN (TAC NO. ME4951) Dear Mr. Krich: The Commission has issued the enclosed Amendment No. 87 to Facility Operating License No. NPF-90 for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN), Unit 1. This amendment is in response to your application dated November 23,2009, as supplemented by letters dated December 18,2009, July 23 and October 1, 2010, and April 7, June 10, and July 15, 2011. This amendment revises the Facility Operating License condition 2.E to add the Cyber Security Plan (CSP). In addition, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff approves TVA's CSP and implementation schedule for WBN Unit 1. A copy of the safety evaluation is also enclosed. Notice of issuance will be included in the Commission's biweekly Federal Register notice. Sincerely, lRAI John G. Lamb, Senior Project Manager Watts Bar Special Projects Branch Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-390 Enclosures: 1. Amendment No. 87 to NPF-90 2. Safety Evaluation cc w/encls: Distribution via Listserv DISTRIBUTION: PUBLIC LPWB r/f RidsAcrsAcnw_MailCTR Resource RidsNrrDirsltsb Resource RidsNrrDoriDpr Resource RidsNrrDorlLp_WB Resource RidsNrrPMWattsBar 1 Resource RidsNrrLABClayton Resource RidsOgcRp Resource RidsRgn2MailCenter Resource JGreen. NSIR CErlanger. NSIR PPederson. NSIR ADAMS Accession No.: ML 11200A229 *via email OFFICE LPWB/PM LPWB/LA NSIR/DSP/BC OGC - NLO LPWB/BC NAME .ILamb BClayton CErlanger* LSubin SCampbell DATE 07/26/11 07/26/11 07/09/11 08/24/11 813012011 OFFICIAL RECORD COpy
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