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

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t and locks are secured. ( C ) Security officers shall be knowledgeable of authorized and unauthorized activities involving un-irradiated MOX fuel assemblies. ( 5 ) At least one armed security officer shall be present and shall maintain constant surveillance of un-irradiated MOX fuel assemblies when the assemblies are not located in the spent fuel pool or reactor. ( 6 ) The licensee shall maintain at all times the capability to detect, assess, interdict and neutralize threats to un-irradiated MOX fuel assemblies in accordance with the requirements of this section. ( 7 ) MOX fuel assemblies containing greater than 20 weight percent PuO 2 . ( i ) Requests for the use of MOX fuel assemblies containing greater than 20 weight percent PuO 2 shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission before receipt of MOX fuel assemblies. ( ii ) Additional measures for the physical protection of un-irradiated MOX fuel assemblies containing greater than 20 weight percent PuO 2 shall be determined by the Commission on a case-by-case basis and documented through license amendment in accordance with 10 CFR 50.90 . ( m ) Security program reviews. ( 1 ) As a minimum the licensee shall review each element of the physical protection program at least every 24 months. Reviews shall be conducted: ( i ) Within 12 months following initial implementation of the physical protection program or a change to personnel, procedures, equipment, or facilities that potentially could adversely affect security. ( ii ) As necessary based upon site-specific analyses, assessments, or other performance indicators. ( iii ) By individuals independent of those personnel responsible for program management and any individual who has direct responsibility for implementing the onsite physical protection program. ( 2 ) Reviews of the security program must include, but not limited to, an audit of the effectiveness of the physical security program, security plans, implementing procedures, cyber security programs,