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Title: Study of the operation and maintenance of computer systems to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73. 55

Abstract

The Pacific Northwest Laboratory has studied the operation and maintenance of computer-managed systems that can help nuclear power plant licensees to meet the physical security requirements of 10 CFR 73.55 (for access control, alarm monitoring, and alarm recording). This report of that study describes a computer system quality assurance program that is based on a system of related internal controls. A discussion of computer system evaluation includes verification and validation mechanisms for assuring that requirements are stated and that the product fulfills these requirements. Finally, the report describes operator and security awareness training and a computer system preventive maintenance program. 24 refs.

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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (USA)
OSTI Identifier:
6409099
Report Number(s):
NUREG/CR-4473; PNL-5680
ON: TI86004855
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION; 22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS; COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS; MAINTENANCE; OPERATION; QUALITY ASSURANCE; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; PHYSICAL PROTECTION; SECURITY PERSONNEL; TRAINING; ALARM SYSTEMS; CONTROL SYSTEMS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; PERSONNEL; POWER PLANTS; THERMAL POWER PLANTS; 055001* - Nuclear Fuels- Safeguards, Inspection, & Accountability- Technical Aspects; 220900 - Nuclear Reactor Technology- Reactor Safety

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Lewis, J.R., Byers, K.R., Fluckiger, J.D., and McBride, K.C. Study of the operation and maintenance of computer systems to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73. 55. United States: N. p., 1986. Web. doi:10.2172/6409099.
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Lewis, J.R., Byers, K.R., Fluckiger, J.D., & McBride, K.C. Study of the operation and maintenance of computer systems to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73. 55. United States. doi:10.2172/6409099.
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Lewis, J.R., Byers, K.R., Fluckiger, J.D., and McBride, K.C. Wed . "Study of the operation and maintenance of computer systems to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73. 55". United States. doi:10.2172/6409099. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/6409099.
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abstractNote = {The Pacific Northwest Laboratory has studied the operation and maintenance of computer-managed systems that can help nuclear power plant licensees to meet the physical security requirements of 10 CFR 73.55 (for access control, alarm monitoring, and alarm recording). This report of that study describes a computer system quality assurance program that is based on a system of related internal controls. A discussion of computer system evaluation includes verification and validation mechanisms for assuring that requirements are stated and that the product fulfills these requirements. Finally, the report describes operator and security awareness training and a computer system preventive maintenance program. 24 refs.},
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year = {Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986},
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