Document: 10 CFR Part 73
Document ID: a3c9a2f4-2b9d-4a4a-a3ac-78630ba4437f
Document Type: cfr
Title: Requirements for criminal history records checks of individuals granted unescorted access to a nuclear power facility, a non-power reactor, or access to Safeguards Information.
Source: 10 CFR Part 73
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-73/section-73.57
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Section ID: 73.57
CFR Part: 73
CFR Title: 10

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eck under this section. The criminal history records check file may be transferred to the gaining licensee in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (f)(3) of this section. ( 6 ) All fingerprints obtained by the licensee under this section must be submitted to the Attorney General of the United States through the Commission. ( 7 ) The licensee shall review the information received from the Attorney General and consider it in making a determination for granting unescorted access to the individual or access to Safeguards Information. ( 8 ) A licensee shall use the information obtained as part of a criminal history records check solely for the purpose of determining an individual's suitability for unescorted access to the nuclear power facility, the non-power reactor facility, or access to Safeguards Information. ( c ) Prohibitions. ( 1 ) A licensee may not base a final determination to deny an individual unescorted access to the nuclear power facility, the non-power reactor facility, or access to Safeguards Information solely on the basis of information received from the FBI involving: ( i ) An arrest more than 1 year old for which there is no information of the disposition of the case; or ( ii ) An arrest that resulted in dismissal of the charge or an acquittal. ( 2 ) A licensee may not use information received from a criminal history check obtained under this section in a manner that would infringe upon the rights of any individual under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, nor shall the licensee use the information in any way which would discriminate among individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, or age. ( d ) Procedures for processing of fingerprint checks. ( 1 ) For the purpose of complying with this section, licensees shall, using an appropriate method listed in § 73.4 , submit to the NRC's Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy, Mail Stop T-07D04M , one completed, legible standard fingerprint card