Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: fd099646-2b48-49c1-9d0b-a36844679790
Document Type: srp
Title: ACCESS AUTHORIZATION - OPERATIONAL PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1522/ML15226A009.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.6.4
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measures for the protection of security- and safety-related SSCs, as well as measures for transitioning to the physical protection program required by 10 CFR 73.55(b)(1) and AA program required by 10 CFR 73.56 as applicable to an operating reactor. Licensees should ensure that AA and physical protection measures are implemented in a manner that does not create security vulnerabilities that could be exploited during or after the transition to the requirements in 10 CFR 73.55. The NRC considers physical security elements that are not within the physical design of the power reactor and supporting systems but are included within a Design Certification application to be voluntarily submitted physical security elements. The PSP should fully describe the AA program, in accordance with 10 CFR 73.56, although a full description is not necessary when the plan confirms that the licensee has used the most current revision of RG 5.66, “Access Authorization Program for Nuclear Power Plants.” The RG 5.66 provides acceptable language for insertion into site security plans to describe the AA program. The PSP fully describes the IMP, in accordance with 10 CFR 73.55 and 10 CFR 73.56, although a full description is not necessary when the plan confirms that the licensee has used the most current revision of RG 5.77, “Insider Mitigation Program.” Performance Objectives 10 CFR 73.56 Guidelines: Each applicant shall establish, implement, and maintain written policies and procedures to meet the general performance objectives and applicable requirements of this part that: • To verify that the licensee’s implementation of its AA program is in accordance with the NRC-approved security plan, which commits the licensee to implement the provisions of NEI 03-01, Revision 3 (as amended). • To verify that the licensee’s implementation of its AA program provides high assurance that individuals granted UA are trustworthy and reliable and do not constitute an unreasonable risk to