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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mplementation milestones for meeting the intent of the access authorization rule under 10 CFR 73.56. The staff also reviews final safety analysis report (FSAR), typically Chapter 13, Section 13.6.4 to ensure that the Access Authorization Operational Program and associated milestones are included. Programs: (i) Access Authorization Program. Pursuant to 10 CFR 73.56, the AA program consists of a background investigation with periodic reinvestigations, a psychological assessment with periodic reassessments for enumerated critical personnel, a BOP that includes self-reporting requirements, and determinations of trustworthiness and reliability for contractors who support licensees in meeting these rule requirements. 13.6.4-4 Revision 0 – October 2016 The background investigation is designed to identify past actions that are indicative of an individual’s current trustworthiness and reliability and is supported by a periodic reinvestigation designed to maintain the required high assurance standard during continued UA or UAA. The psychological assessment is designed to evaluate the possible impact of any noted psychological characteristics that may have a bearing on trustworthiness and reliability and is additionally supported by periodic reassessments for particular categories of employees. Behavior observation is designed to detect behavioral changes that, if left unattended, could lead to acts detrimental to public health and safety or the common defense and security. In addition, an employee self- reporting requirement supports behavior observation. The Standards describe the components of these elements and include evaluation criteria for granting and maintaining UA and for certifying and maintaining UAA. The Standards also provide details for reinstatement of access and authorization, requirements for contractor and vendor performance and trustworthiness and reliability, audits and corrective actions, protection of information, and required sharing of information