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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3 ) All on-duty security force personnel shall be capable of maintaining continuous communication with an individual in each alarm station, and vehicle escorts shall maintain continuous communication with security personnel. All personnel escorts shall maintain timely communication with the security personnel. ( 4 ) The following continuous communication capabilities must terminate in both alarm stations required by this section: ( i ) Radio or microwave transmitted two-way voice communication, either directly or through an intermediary, in addition to conventional telephone service between local law enforcement authorities and the site. ( ii ) A system for communication with the control room. ( 5 ) Non-portable communications equipment must remain operable from independent power sources in the event of the loss of normal power. ( 6 ) The licensee shall identify site areas where communication could be interrupted or cannot be maintained, and shall establish alternative communication measures or otherwise account for these areas in implementing procedures. ( k ) Response requirements. ( 1 ) The licensee shall establish and maintain, at all times, properly trained, qualified and equipped personnel required to interdict and neutralize threats up to and including the design basis threat of radiological sabotage as defined in § 73.1 , to prevent significant core damage and spent fuel sabotage. ( 2 ) The licensee shall ensure that all firearms, ammunition, and equipment necessary to implement the site security plans and protective strategy are in sufficient supply, are in working condition, and are readily available for use. ( 3 ) The licensee shall train each armed member of the security organization to prevent or impede attempted acts of radiological sabotage by using force sufficient to counter the force directed at that person, including the use of deadly force when the armed member of the security organization has a reasonable belief that the use of deadly force is