Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: b022cddb-8d32-4663-9bb0-ba39d9401280
Document Type: srp
Title: PHYSICAL SECURITY
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070626.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.6
CFR Part: 
CFR Title: 

Content:
p) provides assurance that procedures are developed to provide a structured, disciplined, and organized approach to execution of the safeguards contingency plan in response to perceived dangers to the facility, personnel, or special nuclear material as described in the plan. 6. 10 CFR 73.21 establishes the requirements for the protection of Safeguards Information. The physical security plan, safeguards contingency plan, and any elements of the guard training and qualification plan that disclose information related to the physical security system or response procedures are considered Safeguards Information. The unauthorized disclosure of this information could compromise the ability of the security organization to provide an appropriate level of protection against, and response to, threats, theft and radiological sabotage. Compliance with 10 CFR 73.21 provides assurance that Safeguards Information is protected against unauthorized disclosure, thereby ensuring the continued ability to protect the facility or special nuclear material and thus the health and safety of the public. 7. 10 CFR 73.55 establishes the detailed requirements for development and implementation of a physical security plan. The physical security plan defines the administrative and physical measures that provide protection of the facility, and any associated special nuclear material, from both internal and external threats. Compliance with 10 CFR 73.55 provides a high degree of assurance that the plant is protected against theft of nuclear material or radiological sabotage. 8. 10 CFR 73.56 establishes the requirements for the development and implementation of a program, as part of the physical security plan, for granting individuals unescorted access to protected and vital areas. The physical security plan is reviewed under this SRP section. Compliance with 10 CFR 73.56 provides a high degree of assurance that individuals granted unescorted access are trustworthy and reliable and do not constitute