Requirements for physical protection of irradiated reactor fuel in transit.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 10

(a) (i) Minimize the potential for theft, diversion, or radiological sabotage of spent nuclear fuel shipments; and (ii) Facilitate the location and recovery of spent nuclear fuel shipments that may have come under the control of unauthorized persons. (2) To achieve these objectives, the physical protection system shall: (i) Provide for early detection and assessment of attempts to gain unauthorized access to, or control over, spent nuclear fuel shipments; (ii) Delay and impede attempts at theft, diversion, or radiological sabotage of spent nuclear fuel shipments; and (iii) Provide for notification to the appropriate response forces of any attempts at theft, diversion, or radiological sabotage of a spent nuclear fuel shipment. (b) (1) (i) Ensure that each armed escort, as defined in § 73.2, is instructed on the use of force sufficient to counter the force directed at the person, including the use of deadly force when the armed escort has a reasonable belief that the use of deadly force is necessary in self-defense or in the defense of others, or any other circumstances, as authorized by applicable Federal and State laws. This deadly force training requirement does not apply to members of local law enforcement agencies (LLEAs) performing escort duties for spent nuclear fuel shipments. (ii) Preplan and coordinate shipment itineraries to ensure that the receiver at the final delivery point is present to accept the shipment. (iii) Ensure written certification of any transfer of cu

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 10:§ 73.37