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
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of alarms with electric locking devices. Additional criteria and guidance is provided in Section 6 of NUREG-0908.47 e. Section f of §73.55 - Communication Requirements. Each guard, watchman or armed response individual, or any other individual performing an active security function on duty, shall be capable of maintaining continuous communications 48 with an individual in each continuously manned alarm stations. Conventional telephone and radio or microwave transmitted two-way voice communications shall be established with local law enforcement authorities. Additional criteria and guidance is provided in Section 7 of NUREG-0908.49 f. Section g of §73.55 - Testing and Maintenance. Each licensee shall test and maintain intrusion alarms, emergency alarms, communications equipment, access control equipment, physical barriers, and other security-related devices or equipment. Intrusion alarms should be tested in accordance with guidance in Regulatory Guide 5.44.50 In addition to security system testing and maintenance requirements, licensees shall independently audit the continued effectiveness of the overall security program per the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(g)(4) and 10 CFR 50.54(p)(3), and the access authorization and fitness for duty programs in accordance with 10 CFR 73.56(g) and 10 CFR 26.80 respectively. Reviews of the interface between the security program and safe operation of the facility should be addressed in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(d)(7)(ii)(B) and the guidance contained in Position C.6 of Regulatory Guide 5.65. Additional criteria and guidance is provided in Section 8 of NUREG-0908.51 g. Section h of §73.55 - Response Requirements. The licensee shall establish, maintain, and follow an approved safeguards contingency plan. The licensee shall maintain liaison with local law enforcement authorities. Each licensee shall maintain an adequate number of guards for response and assessment of possible security threats. Each licensee