Document: 10 CFR Part 73
Document ID: 204733df-580e-4d3a-8c6c-ce7912360a31
Document Type: cfr
Title: Requirements for physical protection of licensed activities in nuclear power reactors against radiological sabotage.
Source: 10 CFR Part 73
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-73/section-73.55
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Section ID: 73.55
CFR Part: 73
CFR Title: 10

Content:
ized bypass of access control equipment located at or outside of the protected area. ( D ) Limit unescorted access to the protected area and vital areas, during non-emergency conditions, to only those individuals who require unescorted access to perform assigned duties and responsibilities. ( E ) Assign an individual the responsibility for the last access control function (controlling admission to the protected area) and isolate the individual within a bullet-resisting structure to assure the ability of the individual to respond or summon assistance. ( ii ) Where vehicle barriers are established, the licensee shall: ( A ) Physically control vehicle barrier portals to ensure only authorized vehicles are granted access through the barrier. ( B ) Search vehicles and materials for contraband or other items which could be used to commit radiological sabotage in accordance with paragraph (h) of this section. ( C ) Observe search functions to ensure a response can be initiated if needed. ( 2 ) Before granting access into the protected area, the licensee shall: ( i ) Confirm the identity of individuals. ( ii ) Verify the authorization for access of individuals, vehicles, and materials. ( iii ) Confirm, in accordance with industry shared lists and databases that individuals are not currently denied access to another licensed facility. ( iv ) Search individuals, vehicles, and materials in accordance with paragraph (h) of this section. ( 3 ) Vehicles in the protected area. ( i ) The licensee shall exercise control over all vehicles inside the protected area to ensure that they are used only by authorized persons and for authorized purposes. ( ii ) Vehicles inside the protected area must be operated by an individual authorized unescorted access to the area, or must be escorted by an individual as required by paragraph (g)(8) of this section. ( iii ) Vehicle use inside the protected area must be limited to plant functions or emergencies, and keys must be removed or the vehicle