Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 496a8650-7c3b-4111-a527-d49e2f61ae5c
Document Type: srp
Title: PHYSICAL SECURITY—COMBINED LICENSE AND OPERATING REACTORS
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1729/ML17291B265.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.6.1
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nce that activities involving special nuclear material are not inimical to the common defense and security and do not constitute an unreasonable risk to the public health and safety. In addressing the requirement for “high assurance,” the staff should adhere to the Commission’s direction in SRM-SECY-16-0073, “Staff Requirements – SECY-16-0073 – Options and Recommendations for the Force-on-Force Inspection Program in Response to SRM-SECY-14-0088,” (ADAMS ML16279A345) which states that “[i]n implementing the NRC's regulatory program, either in developing new regulations, inspecting licensee compliance with regulations, or executing the FOF program, the staff should be mindful that the concept of “high assurance” of adequate protection found in our security regulations is equivalent to “reasonable assurance” when it comes to determining what level of regulation is appropriate.” (Reasonable assurance is a sliding scale depending on the significance of the abnormal event or accident. “High assurance” is a spot on that sliding scale comparable to the degree of assurance for protection against severe postulated accidents having potential consequences similar to the potential consequences from radiological sabotage). 13. 10 CFR 73.55(c), “Security Plans,” as it relates to describing how requirements in 10 CFR Part 73 will be implemented through the establishment and maintenance of a security organization, the use of security equipment and technology, the training and qualification of security personnel, the implementation of predetermined response plans and strategies, and the protection of digital computer and communication systems and networks. 14. 10 CFR 73.55(d), “Security Organization,” as it relates to establishing and maintaining a security organization that is designed, staffed, trained, qualified, and equipped to implement the physical protection program in accordance with requirements in Section 10 CFR 73.55, including those