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          About NRC  Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Suspect ItemsGuidance Documents and Background Information for Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Suspect Items (CFSI)
Generic communications are the NRC's primary method of communicating a common need for information or resolution approach regarding an issue, or communicating NRC's position and information on issues pertaining to a matter of regulatory interest. Generic communications also allow the NRC to communicate and share industry experiences and send information to specific classes of licensees and interested stakeholders. CFSI-related generic communications and other documents are listed below:

Descriptions of the various types of generic communications and their applications can be found on the NRC public website.

Bulletins
	Generic Letters
	Regulatory Issue Summaries
	Information Notices
	Policy Issues and Support Documents
	Cyber Security Information
	International CFSI*This page includes links to files in non-HTML format. See Plugins, Viewers, and Other Tools for more information.*

*Some of the links on this page are to non-NRC servers and websites and are provided solely as a reference for the convenience of users. NRC cannot guarantee the authenticity of documents or the validity of information obtained at these non-NRC websites. See our Site Disclaimer for more information.*

Bulletins

Date
			NRC Bulletin No.
			Description12/22/88
			NRC Bulletin 1988-010
			Nonconforming Molded-Case Circuit Breakers08/03/88
			NRC Bulletin 1988-005, Supplement 2
			Nonconforming Materials Supplied by Piping Supplies, Inc. at Folsom, New Jersey and West Jersey Manufacturing Co. at Williamstown, New Jersey06/15/88
			NRC Bulletin 1988-005, Supplement 1
			Nonconforming Materials Supplied by Piping Supplies, Inc. At Folsom, New Jersey and West Jersey Manufacturing Co. at Williamstown, New Jersey06/10/88
			NRC Bulletin 1987-002, Supplement 2
			Fastener Testing to Determine Conformance With Applicable Material Specifications05/06/88
			NRC Bulletin 1988-005
			Nonconforming Materials Supplied by Piping Supplies, Inc. at Folsom, New Jersey and West Jersey Manufacturing Company at Williamstown, New Jersey04/22/88
			NRC Bulletin 1987-002, Supplement 1
			Fastener Testing to Determine Conformance with Applicable Material Specifications11/06/87
			NRC Bulletin 1987-002
			Fastener Testing to Determine Conformance With Applicable Material SpecificationsGeneric Letters

Date
			Generic Letter No.
			Description04/09/91
			Generic Letter 91-05
			Licensee Commercial-Grade Procurement and Dedication Programs03/21/89
			Generic Letter 89-02
			Actions to Improve the Detection of Counterfeit and Fraudulently Marketed ProductsRegulatory Issue Summaries

Date
			RIS No.
			Description06/24/15
			RIS-15-08
			NRC Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS), "Oversight of Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Suspect Items in the Nuclear Industry"Information Notices

Date
			IN No.
			Description12/01/20
			IN 2018-11 S1
			Quality Assurance Record Falsification at Kobe Steel and other International Vendors08/23/13
			IN 2013-15
			Willful Misconduct/Record Falsification and Nuclear Safety Culture03/19/13
			IN 2013-02
			Issues Potentially Affecting Nuclear Facility Fire Safety01/25/13
			IN 2012-22
			Counterfeit, Fraudulent, Suspect Items (CFSI) Training Offerings09/26/11
			IN 2011-19
			Licensee Event Reports Containing Information Pertaining to Defects in Basic Components02/15/11
			IN 2011-01
			Commercial-Grade Dedication Issues Identified During NRC Inspections05/01/08
			IN 2008-10
			Response to Indications of Potential Tampering, Vandalism, or Malicious Mischief04/07/08
			IN 2008-04
			Counterfeit Parts Supplied to Nuclear Power Plants05/21/07
			IN 2007-19
			Fire Protection Equipment Recalls and Counterfeit Notices10/07/96
			IN 1996-40 S1
			Deficiencies in Material Dedication and Procurement Practices and in Audits of Vendors07/25/96
			IN 1996-40
			Deficiencies in Material Dedication and Procurement Practices and in Audits of Vendors02/21/95
			IN 1995-12
			Potentially Nonconforming Fasteners Supplied by A&G; Engineering II, Inc.09/15/93
			IN 1993-73
			Criminal Prosecution of Nuclear Suppliers For Wrongdoing06/10/93
			IN 1993-43
			Use of Inappropriate Lubrication Oils in Safety-Related Applications09/16/96
			IN 1992-68 S1
			Potentially Substandard Slip-On Welding Neck, and Blind Flanges10/04/95
			IN 95-45
			American Power Service Falsification of American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Certificates09/10/92
			IN 1992-68
			Potentially Substandard Slip-On Welding Neck, and Blind Flanges08/06/92
			IN 1992-56
			Counterfeit Valves in the Commercial Grade Supply System03/24/92
			IN 1992-22
			Criminal Prosecution and Conviction of Wrongdoing Committed by a Commercial-Grade Valve Supplier08/09/91
			IN 1991-48
			False Certificates of Conformance Provided by Westinghouse Electric Supply Company for Commercial-Grade Circuit Breakers04/01/91
			IN 1991-25
			Commercial-Grade Structural Framing Components Supplied as Nuclear Safety-Related Equipment04/01/91
			IN 1991-09 R1
			Counterfeiting of Crane Valves07/16/90
			IN 1990-046
			Criminal Prosecution of Wrongdoing Committed by Suppliers of Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Related Components10/11/89
			IN 1989-70
			Possible Indications of Misrepresentated Vendor Products03/07/90
			IN 1989-59 S2
			Suppliers of Potentially Misrepresented Fasteners12/06/89
			IN 1989-59 S1
			Suppliers of Potentially Misrepresented Fasteners08/16/89
			IN 1989-59
			Suppliers of Potentially Misrepresented Fasteners07/20/89
			IN 1989-56
			Questionable Certification of Material Supplied to the Defense Department by Nuclear Suppliers12/15/89
			IN 1989-45 S2
			Metalclad, Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breakers Refurbished with Substandard Parts07/06/89
			IN 1989-45 S1
			Metalclad, Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breakers Refurbished with Substandard Parts05/08/89
			IN 1989-45
			Metalclad, Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breakers Refurbished with Substandard Parts04/05/89
			IN 1989-39
			List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Non-Procurement Programs01/11/89
			IN 1989-03
			Potential Electrical Equipment Problems12/16/88
			IN 1988-97 S1
			Potential Substandard Valve Replacement Parts08/22/89
			IN 1988-48 S2
			Licensee Report of Defective Refurbished Valves08/24/88
			IN 1988-48 S1
			Licensee Report of Defective Refurbished Valves07/12/88
			IN 1988-48
			Licensee Report of Defective Refurbished Valves09/11/89
			IN 1988-46 S4
			Licensee Report of Defective Refurbished Circuit Breakers06/08/89
			IN 1988-46 S3
			Licensee Report of Defective Refurbished Circuit Breakers12/30/88
			IN 1988-46 S2
			Licensee Report of Defective Refurbished Circuit Breakers07/21/88
			IN 1988-46 S1
			Licensee Report of Defective Refurbished Circuit Breakers07/08/88
			IN 1988-46
			Licensee Report of Defective Refurbished Circuit Breakers06/03/88
			IN 1988-35
			Inadequate Licensee Performed Vendor Audits04/26/88
			IN 1988-19
			Questionable Certification of Class 1E Components12/31/87
			IN 1987-66
			Inappropriate Application of Commercial-Grade ComponentsPolicy Issues and Support Documents

Date
			Description01/29/19
			NUREG-1650, R. 6, S1 – Answers to Questions from the Peer Review by Contracting Parties on the United States of America Seventh National Report for the Convention on Nuclear Safety03/31/15
			NEI 14-05A, Revision 0, Guidelines for the Use of Accreditation in Lieu of Commercial Grade Surveys for Procurement of laboratory Calibration and Test Services01/08/15
			SECY-15-0003 - Staff Activities Related to Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Suspect Items03/04/14
			NEI Transmittal Letter of NEI 14-05A, Revision 0, Guidelines for the Use of Accreditation in Lieu of Commercial Grade Surveys for Procurement of laboratory Calibration and Test Services11/18/11
			Staff Review of Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Suspect Items10/28/11
			SECY-11-0154 - An Agencywide Approach to Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Suspect Items09/29/11
			Staff Plans to Develop the Regulatory Basis for Clarifying the Requirements in Title 10 of the *Code of Federal Regulations* Part 21, "Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance"08/30/11
			Information Briefing on Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC) - Related Activities09/22/09
			Periodic Briefing on New Reactor Issues - Progress in Resolving Inspections, Tests, Analysis, and Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC)06/03/09
			Briefing on New Reactor Issues - Component Fabrication and Oversight - Part 106/03/09
			Commission Briefing Slides/Exhibits Periodic Briefing on New Reactor Issues - Component Fabrication and Oversight07/18/08
			Weekly Information Report - Week Ending July 18, 200802/22/08
			Weekly Information Report - Week Ending February 15, 200808/22/07
			NEI Presentation: Status of New Reactor and Combined License Issues Industry Briefing of NRC Commission10/16/06
			Briefing on Status of New Reactor Issues - COLs07/09/03
			Approaches for Adopting More Widely Accepted International Quality Standards11/14/94
			SECY-94-277 - Withdrawal of Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Acceptance of Products Purchased for Use in Nuclear Power Plant Structures, Systems, and Components"02/23/89
			Staff Requirements - Briefing on Proposed Rulemaking on Substandard Components07/21/88
			Staff Requirements - Briefing on Current Status of Information Regarding the Possible Use of Substandard Components in Nuclear Power PlantsCyber Security Information

Reference
			Description10 CFR 73.54
			Protection of digital computer and communication systems and networksRegulatory Guide 5.71
			Cyber Security Programs For Nuclear FacilitiesRegulatory Guide 1.152
			Criteria for Use of Components in Safety Systems of Nuclear Power PlantsSECY-10-0153
			Cyber Security - Implementation of the Commission's Determination of Systems and Equipment within the Scope of Title 10 of the Code od Federal regulations, Section 73.54NUREG-0800
			NUREG-0800 - Chapter 13, Section 13.6.6, Revision NUREG-0800 - Chapter 13, Section 13.6.6, Revision 0, "Cyber Security Plan."0, "Cyber Security Plan."NEI 08-09
			Cyber Security Plan for Nuclear ReactorsCOMWCO-10-0001
			Staff Requirements - COMWCO-10-0001 - Regulation of Cyber Security at Nuclear Power PlantsFAQ Threat Rule
			NRC's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About NRC's Design Basis Threat Final RuleInternational CFSI
Counterfeit, fraudulent and suspect items (CFSI) in the commercial nuclear supply chain includes a strong global element that the NRC recognizes requires close coordination with peer regulators in order to assure that oversight is consistent, constant, and coordinated to be effective. This section provides a means to access key guidance for accessing information related to CFSI in the international arena, as well as an overview of NRC participation in these collegial discussions.



About the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
	About the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)Date
			Report No
			Description03/26/19
			International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) landing page for the publication, "Managing Counterfeit and Fraudulent Items in the Nuclear Industry"
			This publication assists in addressing CFSI, and provides guidance on good practices to effectively manage CFSI in the nuclear industry.10/23/18
			Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) Multinational Design Evaluation Programme Common Position, CP-VICWG-04, "Common Position on Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Suspect Items Procedures and Policies"
			This Common Position (CP) provides high-level guidance for regulators interested in developing a more robust reporting and information sharing system for minimizing the threats posed by CFSI in their country. It offers guidance to them on how they, as regulators may reinforce their oversight of nuclear power plant supply chains.03/14/18
			Sultan Al Qahtani, Head of QA Program for Nawah Energy Co. at NRC’s 2018 Regulatory Issues Conference (RIC)

			Nuclear Energy, Quality Assurance & CFSI Program in UAE03/11/15
			Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, United Arab Emirates' presentation at the NRC's 2015 Regulatory Information Conference

			Regulatory Oversight of Supply Chain (Recent Challenges), Michael Cash and Rashid Al Hammadi06/12/14
			NRC Vendor Workshop – Portland, Oregon

			Track 3 Korean Industry Perspective on CFSIs - Regulatory Consideration - KINS
				Track 3 Korean Industry Perspective on CFSI - KHNP
				Conference Summary03/13/12
			Regulatory Information Conference, Rockville, MD

			Domestic and International Supply Chain Oversight – Enhancing the Integrity of the Supply ChainSeptember 2014
			IAEA Technical Meeting Notice
			Technical Meeting on Procurement Activities and on Counterfeit, Fraudulent, and Substandard Items (CFSIs): Experiences and Lessons LearnedFebruary 2014
			KHNP Presentation
			Managing The Supply Chain: Challenges And Overcoming In Korean Nuclear Industry LWR Activities in KoreaJune 2013
			KEPCO Presentation
			LWR Activities in KoreaMay 2013
			TWG-NPPIC Recommendations
			Recommendations by TWG-NPPIC Member States as stated in their Country Report PresentationsFebruary 2013
			NEA/CNRA/R(2012)7
			Regulatory oversight of non-confirming, counterfeit, fraudulent and suspect items: final NCFSI Task Group ReportApril 2012
			NEA/CNRA/R(2012)3
			Proceedings - Utilisation of Operating Experience in the Regulatory Inspection Programme and of Inspection Findings and Operating Experience Insights from the Non-Conformance of Spare Parts Working Group on Operating ExperienceDecember 2011
			NEA/CNRA/R(2011)4
			The Nuclear Regulator's Role in Assessing Licensee Oversight of Vendor and Other Contracted ServicesOctober 2011
			NEA/CNRA/R(2011)9
			Operating Experience Report: Counterfeit, Suspect and Fraudulent Items (CSFI)February 2004
			IAEA-TECDOC-1389
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