| (A) isolation of category 1 and category 2 quantities
of radioactive materials by the use of continuous physical barriers
that allow access to the security zone only through established access
control points. A physical barrier is a natural or man-made structure
or formation sufficient for the isolation of the category 1 or category
2 quantities of radioactive material within a security zone; or
(B) direct control of the security zone by approved
individuals at all times; or
(C) a combination of continuous physical barriers and
direct control.
(4) For category 1 quantities of radioactive material
during periods of maintenance, source receipt, preparation for shipment,
installation, or source removal or exchange, the licensee shall, at
a minimum, provide sufficient individuals approved for unescorted
access to maintain continuous surveillance of sources in temporary
security zones and in any security zone in which physical barriers
or intrusion detection systems have been disabled to allow such activities.
(5) Individuals not approved for unescorted access
to category 1 or category 2 quantities of radioactive material must
be escorted by an approved individual when in a security zone.
(m) Monitoring, detection, and assessment.
(1) Monitoring and detection.
(A) Licensees shall establish and maintain the capability
to continuously monitor and detect without delay all unauthorized
entries into its security zones. Licensees shall provide the means
to maintain continuous monitoring and detection capability in the
event of a loss of the primary power source or provide for an alarm
and response in the event of a loss of the capability to continuously
monitor and detect unauthorized entries.
(B) Monitoring and detection must be performed by:
(i) a monitored intrusion detection system that is
linked to an onsite or offsite central monitoring facility;
(ii) electronic devices for intrusion detection alarms
that will alert nearby facility personnel;
(iii) a monitored video surveillance system;
(iv) direct visual surveillance by approved individuals
located within the security zone; or
(v) direct visual surveillance by a licensee designated
individual located outside the security zone.
(C) A licensee subject to subsections (i) - (l) of
this section, this subsection, and subsections (n) - (q) of this section
shall also have a means to detect unauthorized removal of the radioactive
material from the security zone. This detection capability must provide:
(i) for category 1 quantities of radioactive material,
immediate detection of any attempted unauthorized removal of the radioactive
material from the security zone. Such immediate detection capability
must be provided by:
(I) electronic sensors linked to an alarm;
(II) continuous monitored video surveillance; or
(III) direct visual surveillance.
(ii) For category 2 quantities of radioactive material,
weekly verification through physical checks, tamper indicating devices,
use, or other means to ensure that the radioactive material is present.
(2) Assessment. Licensees shall immediately assess
each actual or attempted unauthorized entry into the security zone
to determine whether the unauthorized access was an actual or attempted
theft, sabotage, or diversion.
(3) Personnel communications and data transmission.
For personnel and automated or electronic systems supporting the licensee's
monitoring, detection, and assessment systems, licensees shall:
(A) maintain continuous capability for personnel communication
and electronic data transmission and processing among site security
systems; and
(B) provide an alternative communication capability
for personnel, and an alternative data transmission and processing
capability, in the event of a loss of the primary means of communication
or data transmission and processing. Alternative communications and
data transmission systems may not be subject to the same failure modes
as the primary systems.
(4) Response. Licensees shall immediately respond to
any actual or attempted unauthorized access to the security zones,
or actual or attempted theft, sabotage, or diversion of category 1
or category 2 quantities of radioactive material at licensee facilities
or temporary job sites. For any unauthorized access involving an actual
or attempted theft, sabotage, or diversion of category 1 or category
2 quantities of radioactive material, the licensee's response shall
include requesting, without delay, an armed response from the LLEA.
(n) Maintenance and testing.
(1) Each licensee subject to subsections (i) - (m)
of this section, this subsection, and subsections (o) - (q) of this
section shall implement a maintenance and testing program to ensure
that intrusion alarms, associated communication systems, and other
physical components of the systems used to secure or detect unauthorized
access to radioactive material are maintained in operable condition
and capable of performing their intended function when needed. The
equipment relied on to meet the security requirements of this section
must be inspected and tested for operability and performance at the
manufacturer's suggested frequency. If there is no manufacturer's
suggested frequency, the testing must be performed at least annually,
not to exceed 12 months.
(2) The licensee shall maintain records on the maintenance
and testing activities for three years.
(o) Requirements for mobile devices. Each licensee
that possesses mobile devices containing category 1 or category 2
quantities of radioactive material must:
(1) have two independent physical controls that form
tangible barriers to secure the material from unauthorized removal
when the device is not under direct control and constant surveillance
by the licensee; and
(2) for devices in or on a vehicle or trailer, unless
the health and safety requirements for a site prohibit the disabling
of the vehicle, the licensee shall utilize a method to disable the
vehicle or trailer when not under direct control and constant surveillance
by the licensee. Licensees shall not rely on the removal of an ignition
key to meet this requirement.
(p) Security program review.
(1) Each licensee shall be responsible for the continuing
effectiveness of the security program. Each licensee shall ensure
that the security program is reviewed to confirm compliance with the
requirements of subsections (i) - (o) of this section, this subsection,
and subsection (q) of this section and that comprehensive actions
are taken to correct any noncompliance that is identified. The review
must include the radioactive material security program content and
implementation. Each licensee shall periodically (at least annually)
review the security program content and implementation.
(2) The results of the review, along with any recommendations,
must be documented. Each review report must identify conditions that
are adverse to the proper performance of the security program, the
cause of the condition(s), and, when appropriate, recommend corrective
actions, and corrective actions taken. The licensee shall review the
findings and take any additional corrective actions necessary to preclude
repetition of the condition, including reassessment of the deficient
areas where indicated.
(3) The licensee shall maintain the review documentation
for three years.
(q) Reporting of events.
(1) The licensee shall immediately notify the LLEA
after determining that an unauthorized entry resulted in an actual
or attempted theft, sabotage, or diversion of a category 1 or category
2 quantity of radioactive material. As soon as possible after initiating
a response, but not at the expense of causing delay or interfering
with the LLEA response to the event, the licensee shall notify the
Office of Compliance and Enforcement 24-hour Emergency Response at
1-800-832-8224. In no case shall the notification to the commission
or the NRC be later than four hours after the discovery of any attempted
or actual theft, sabotage, or diversion.
(2) The licensee shall assess any suspicious activity
related to possible theft, sabotage, or diversion of category 1 or
category 2 quantities of radioactive material and notify the LLEA
as appropriate. As soon as possible but not later than four hours
after notifying the LLEA, the licensee shall notify the Office of
Compliance and Enforcement 24-hour Emergency Response at 1-800-832-8224.
(3) The initial telephonic notification required by
paragraph (1) of this subsection must be followed, within a period
of 30 days, by a written report submitted to the executive director.
The report must include sufficient information for commission analysis
and evaluation, including identification of any necessary corrective
actions to prevent future instances.
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