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NUCLEAR REGULATORY
COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Memorandum of Understanding
Between the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission and the Department of
Homeland Security Regarding
Consultation Concerning Potential
Vulnerabilities of the Location of
Proposed New Utilization Facilities
I. Purpose
This Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) establishes a process to
implement the provisions of Section 657
of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPA),
Public Law 109–58, 119 Stat. 594, 814
(2005). Section 657 states:
Sec. 657. Department of Homeland Security
Consultation
Before issuing a license for a utilization
facility, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
shall consult with the Department of
Homeland Security concerning the potential
vulnerabilities of the location of the proposed
facility to terrorist attack.
II. Background
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Pursuant to Section 103 of the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954, as amended, 42
U.S.C. 2133, the NRC is responsible for
licensing and regulating the
construction and operation of
commercial nuclear power plants
(known as ‘‘utilization facilities’’) in the
United States to protect the health and
safety of the public and to promote the
common defense and security. In
conducting its review of applications for
such facilities pursuant to the
Commission’s implementing regulations
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in 10 CFR Parts 50 and 52, the NRC
must, among other matters, determine
the suitability of the site for the
proposed facility.
Among the provisions pertaining to
the determination of site suitability,
issues associated with the common
defense and security are, as a general
matter, addressed through the
requirements of 10 CFR 100.21(f). This
provision requires applicants to
demonstrate that the site characteristics
of the proposed location are such ‘‘that
adequate security plans and measures
can be developed.’’ In conducting its
technical review of this portion of the
application, the NRC addresses
potential vulnerabilities of the location
of the proposed facility to terrorist
attack; this evaluation focuses on
assessing the impact of the following
factors:
(1) Pedestrian and vehicular land
approaches, (2) railroad approaches, (3)
waterborne approaches, (4) potential
‘‘high-ground’’ adversary advantage
areas, (5) nearby road and/or
transportation routes, and (6) nearby
hazardous materials facilities, airports,
dams, military and chemical facilities,
and pipelines.
Commencing in FY07, a substantial
number of applications for new nuclear
power plants is expected.
Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), pursuant to the
Homeland Security Act (HSA) of 2002,
Public Law 107–296, 116 Stat. 2135;
Homeland Security Presidential
Directive 7 (HSPD–7); and the National
Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) of
2006, has the authority and
responsibility to lead the unified
national effort to secure America by
preventing, deterring, and responding to
terrorist attacks and other threats and
hazards to the Nation, including
protecting the Nation’s critical
infrastructure (CI) and key resources
(KR), such as the subject ‘‘utilization
facilities.’’
III. Consultation Roles and
Responsibilities
The NRC will ‘‘consult’’ with the DHS
under Section 657 of the EPA as
follows:
Before issuing a license for a utilization
facility, the NRC will request, and the DHS
will review and provide to the NRC comment
on the potential vulnerabilities of the
location of the proposed facility to terrorist
attack. This review and comment will be
based on information, including the
application, provided by the NRC, and any
other factors, consistent with DHS
authorities, the DHS considers vital to
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assessing the potential vulnerabilities of the
location of the proposed facility to terrorist
attack.
Within ten (10) days after acceptance and
docketing of an application, the NRC will
provide the DHS with the application and
any other information it deems relevant. The
NRC will communicate promptly any
schedule delay.
Within 90 days of receipt of the application
materials, the DHS will respond to the NRC
in writing. This response will include any
and all DHS comments concerning the
potential vulnerabilities of the location of the
proposed facility to terrorist attack. If within
60 days of receipt of the application materials
the DHS anticipates that it cannot complete
its review within the 90-day time frame, the
DHS will contact the NRC to discuss a
mutually agreeable date by which it will
respond to the NRC’s request for
consultation.
The NRC and the DHS recognize that
certain portions of the information
exchanged pursuant to this
Memorandum of Understanding may be
Safeguards Information in accordance
with section 147 of the Atomic Energy
Act of 1954, as amended; classified
information; or other sensitive
information that must be properly
identified and protected from public
disclosure in accordance with
applicable requirements.
IV. Working Arrangements
The NRC Point of Contact for this
agreement is: Team Leader, New Reactor
Security Team, Reactor Security Branch,
NSIR.
The DHS Point of Contact for this
agreement is: Lead, Nuclear Sector
Branch, CNPPD.
V. Funding
All activities pursuant to this MOU
are subject to the availability of
appropriated funds and each agency’s
budget priorities.
VI. Memorandum of Understanding
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This MOU shall not be construed to
provide a private right of action for or
by any person or entity.
This MOU is effective upon signature
by both parties. It will remain in effect
until terminated by one of the parties
following 30 days advance written
notice to the other party.
Modifications to this MOU may be
made by written agreement of both
parties.
Approved for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
Dated: December 8, 2006.
Luis A. Reyes,
Executive Director for Operations.
Approved for the Department of Homeland
Security.
Dated: February 20, 2007.
Robert B. Stephan,
Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure
Protection.
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Management Officer, QDAM,
Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20410; e-mail
Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov or
telephone (202) 708–2374. This is not a
toll-free number. Copies of available
documents submitted to OMB may be
obtained from Ms. Deitzer or from
HUD’s Web site at https://
www5.hud.gov:63001/po/i/icbts/
collectionsearch.cfm.
This
notice informs the public that the
Department of Housing and Urban
Development has submitted to OMB a
request for approval of the information
collection described below. This notice
is soliciting comments from members of
the public and affecting agencies
concerning the proposed collection of
information to: (1) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (2) Evaluate the
accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) Enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (4) Minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond; including
technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
This notice also lists the following
information:
Title of Proposal: Allocation of
Operating Subsidies under the
Operating Fund Formula: Data
Collection (Subsidy and Grant
Information System (SAGIS) automated
collections).
OMB Approval Number: 2577–0029.
Form Numbers: HUD–52722, HUD–
52723 and HUD–53087.
Description of the Need for the
Information and Its Proposed Use:
Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) use
this information in budget submissions
which are reviewed and approved by
HUD field offices as the basis for
obligating operating subsidies. This
information is necessary to calculate the
eligibility for operating subsidies under
the Operating Fund Program regulation,
as amended. The Operating Fund
Program is designed to provide the
amount of operating subsidy that would
be needed for well-managed PHAs.
Frequency of Submission: Annually.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR–5117–N–22]
Notice of Submission of Proposed
Information Collection to OMB;
Allocation of Operating Subsidies
Under the Operating Fund Formula:
Data Collection (Subsidy and Grant
Information System (SAGIS)
Automated Collections)
Office of the Chief Information
Officer, HUD.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The proposed information
collection requirement described below
has been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act. The Department is
soliciting public comments on the
subject proposal.
Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) use
this information in budget submissions
which are reviewed and approved by
HUD field offices as the basis for
obligating operating subsidies. This
information is necessary to calculate the
eligibility for operating subsidies under
the Operating Fund Program regulation,
as amended. The Operating Fund
Program is designed to provide the
amount of operating subsidy that would
be needed for well-managed PHAs.
DATES: Comments Due Date: April 5,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit comments regarding
this proposal. Comments should refer to
the proposal by name and/or OMB
approval Number (2577–0029) and
should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer,
Office of Management and Budget, New
Executive Office Building, Washington,
DC 20503; fax: 202–395–6974.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports
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responses
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission and the Department of Homeland Security Regarding
Consultation Concerning Potential Vulnerabilities of the Location of
Proposed New Utilization Facilities
I. Purpose
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a process to
implement the provisions of Section 657 of the Energy Policy Act of
2005 (EPA), Public Law 109-58, 119 Stat. 594, 814 (2005). Section 657
states:
Sec. 657. Department of Homeland Security Consultation
Before issuing a license for a utilization facility, the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission shall consult with the Department of Homeland
Security concerning the potential vulnerabilities of the location of
the proposed facility to terrorist attack.
II. Background
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Pursuant to Section 103 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. 2133, the NRC is responsible for licensing and
regulating the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power
plants (known as ``utilization facilities'') in the United States to
protect the health and safety of the public and to promote the common
defense and security. In conducting its review of applications for such
facilities pursuant to the Commission's implementing regulations in 10
CFR Parts 50 and 52, the NRC must, among other matters, determine the
suitability of the site for the proposed facility.
Among the provisions pertaining to the determination of site
suitability, issues associated with the common defense and security
are, as a general matter, addressed through the requirements of 10 CFR
100.21(f). This provision requires applicants to demonstrate that the
site characteristics of the proposed location are such ``that adequate
security plans and measures can be developed.'' In conducting its
technical review of this portion of the application, the NRC addresses
potential vulnerabilities of the location of the proposed facility to
terrorist attack; this evaluation focuses on assessing the impact of
the following factors:
(1) Pedestrian and vehicular land approaches, (2) railroad
approaches, (3) waterborne approaches, (4) potential ``high-ground''
adversary advantage areas, (5) nearby road and/or transportation
routes, and (6) nearby hazardous materials facilities, airports, dams,
military and chemical facilities, and pipelines.
Commencing in FY07, a substantial number of applications for new
nuclear power plants is expected.
Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), pursuant to the Homeland
Security Act (HSA) of 2002, Public Law 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135;
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7); and the National
Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) of 2006, has the authority and
responsibility to lead the unified national effort to secure America by
preventing, deterring, and responding to terrorist attacks and other
threats and hazards to the Nation, including protecting the Nation's
critical infrastructure (CI) and key resources (KR), such as the
subject ``utilization facilities.''
III. Consultation Roles and Responsibilities
The NRC will ``consult'' with the DHS under Section 657 of the EPA
as follows:
Before issuing a license for a utilization facility, the NRC
will request, and the DHS will review and provide to the NRC comment
on the potential vulnerabilities of the location of the proposed
facility to terrorist attack. This review and comment will be based
on information, including the application, provided by the NRC, and
any other factors, consistent with DHS authorities, the DHS
considers vital to
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assessing the potential vulnerabilities of the location of the
proposed facility to terrorist attack.
Within ten (10) days after acceptance and docketing of an
application, the NRC will provide the DHS with the application and
any other information it deems relevant. The NRC will communicate
promptly any schedule delay.
Within 90 days of receipt of the application materials, the DHS
will respond to the NRC in writing. This response will include any
and all DHS comments concerning the potential vulnerabilities of the
location of the proposed facility to terrorist attack. If within 60
days of receipt of the application materials the DHS anticipates
that it cannot complete its review within the 90-day time frame, the
DHS will contact the NRC to discuss a mutually agreeable date by
which it will respond to the NRC's request for consultation.
The NRC and the DHS recognize that certain portions of the
information exchanged pursuant to this Memorandum of Understanding may
be Safeguards Information in accordance with section 147 of the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954, as amended; classified information; or other
sensitive information that must be properly identified and protected
from public disclosure in accordance with applicable requirements.
IV. Working Arrangements
The NRC Point of Contact for this agreement is: Team Leader, New
Reactor Security Team, Reactor Security Branch, NSIR.
The DHS Point of Contact for this agreement is: Lead, Nuclear
Sector Branch, CNPPD.
V. Funding
All activities pursuant to this MOU are subject to the availability
of appropriated funds and each agency's budget priorities.
VI. Memorandum of Understanding
This MOU shall not be construed to provide a private right of
action for or by any person or entity.
This MOU is effective upon signature by both parties. It will
remain in effect until terminated by one of the parties following 30
days advance written notice to the other party.
Modifications to this MOU may be made by written agreement of both
parties.
Approved for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Dated: December 8, 2006.
Luis A. Reyes,
Executive Director for Operations.
Approved for the Department of Homeland Security.
Dated: February 20, 2007.
Robert B. Stephan,
Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection.
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