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June 1, 1989

Docket Nos. 50-456and 50-457

Mr. Cordell ReedSenior Vice PresidentNuclear OperationsCommonwealth Edison CompanyP. 0.- Box 767Chicago, Illinois 60690

Dear Mr. Reed:

SUBJECT: FRENCH PHYSICAL SECURITY VISIT AND DISCUSSIONS

On June 16-22, 1989, two French security experts will visit the U.S. to exchangeinformation on the protection of commercial nuclear reactors in the U.S. and ,

France. In particular, the following issues are of interest:

1. regulations for physical protection and control of nuclear inaterials,2. threats considered for the analysis of security,3. analysis and evaluation for the protection of nuclear power plants,4. interface safety security,5. vulnerability analysis,6. methods of analysis, and

.7. sabotage at nuclear power plants.

A special agreement between the NRC and the French Ministry of Research andIndustry (MRI) was signed on June 15, 1984. The agreement allows for theexchange of classified information on the above topics.

As part of their overall program, it would be greatly appreciated if theycould be scheduled to tour the Braidwooo Nuclear Station on Wednesday,June 21, 1989, to discuss plant physical protection and security philosophy.The special agreement signea by both parties ensures that adequate measureswill be taken to protect the information exchanged so you may make authorizeddisclosure of Safeguards Information to these individuals in the course ofdiscussions. Additionally, the NRC will receive copies of the Secret Defenseclearances for these gentlemen. Prior to disclosure, an appropriateCommonwealth Company representative should first instruct the foreignparticipants on the access, dissemination, and physical protectionrequirements set forth in 10 CFR 73.21.

1The names and biographical information for each of the visitors is included in |Enclosure 1. The itinerary for the trip is outlined in Enclosure 2. (

Mr. Stephen P. Sands, and a Division of Reactor Inspection and Safeguardsrepresentative from our headquarters office will accompany the visitors to thesite.

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~ Acceptance of'this request is, of course, optional subject only to thedecisions of Commonwealth Edison Company. Your staff should also feel free toquestion the French on security practices and philosophy in their country :during the course of this visit. If acceptable, please advise Mr. Sandswhether your organization can acconodate this visit and continue to work withhim to-finalize any remaining details.

Sincerely,

bfhChandu P. Patel, Acting DirectorProject' Directorate III-2Division of Reactor Projects III,

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Mr. Jack Tain Ms. Lorraine CreekAtomic Power Distribution Route 1, Box 182Westinghouse Electric Corporation Manteno, Illinois 60950Post Office Box 355Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230 Douglass Cassel, Esq.

109 N. Dearborn StreetJoseph Gallo, Esq. Chicago, Illinois 60602Hopkins and Sutter1050 Connecticut Ave., N. W. Mr. Charles D. Jones, DirectorSuite 1250 Illinois Emergency Services-

Washington, D.C. 20036 and Disaster Agency110 East Adams Street

C. Allen Bock, Esq. Springfield, Illinois 62706Post Office Box 342 '

Urbana, Illinois 61801 Michael Miller, Esq.Sidley and Austin |Ms. Bridget Little Rorem One First National Plaza ;

Appleseed Coorilinator Chicago, Illinois 60603117 North Linden StreetEssex, Illinois 60935 George L. Edgar

Newman & Holtzinger; P.C.Mr. Edward R. Crass 1615 L Street, N.W. iNuclear Safeguards and Washington, D.C. 20036 j

Licensing DivisionSargent & Lundy Engineers Attorney General f'55 East Monroe Street 500 South 2nd Street )Chicago, Illinois 60603 Springfield, Illinois 62701

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' U. S. Nuclear _ Regulatory Comission EIS Review CoordinatorResident Inspectors Office EPA Region YBracev111e, Illinois 60407 230 S. Dearborn Street

Chicago, Illinois 60604 jRegional Administrator, Region III I

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Chairman !Will County Board of Su arvisorsWill County Board Court 1ouseJoliet, Illinois 60434

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- Bernard Clement-Passport No. 008132 delivered on May 30, 1986Permanent Visa

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. Born on August 27, 1931 in Orsay,_ FranceAddress:-CEA/SITN-

-S.'P. No. 06-92260 Fortenay - aux - Roses

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CEA since 1954 ~- Research reactors operation.and starting up ;-

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Since 1980 Chef du Service de Securite des Installations et Transports-

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Itinerary

. June 12-15, 1989 Patram Symposium in Washington, D.C..

June 16, 1989 . Meet with NRC officials"

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! June 19, 1989 Meeting in Atlanta, Georgiawith French Representative. --

Pierre Longuet from Electricity'

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June 20, 1989 Tour the South Texas ProjectNuclear Power Plant, Bay' City, Texas

June El, 1989 Tour nuclear power plant'near;.E Chicago, Illinois

. June 22, 1989 Return to France

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Acceptance of this request is, of course, optional sub,iect only to the-decisions of Commonwealth Edison Company.:-Your staff should also feel free to. question the French on security practices and philosophy in their countryduring the course of this visit. If acceptable, please' advise Mr. Sands-whether your organization can accomodate this visit and' continue to work withhim to fin.alize any remaining details.

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