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Integrate fingerprint-based criminal-history checks into nuclear access decisions

Under 10 CFR 73, except those listed in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, each licensee subject to the provisions of this section must fingerprint each individual who is permitted unescorted access to the nuclear power facility, the non-power reactor facility in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section, or access to Safeguards Information.

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Review nuclear safety changes for adverse security effects and vice versa

Under 10 CFR 73, the rule requires that the licensee assess and manage the potential for adverse effects on safety and security, including the site emergency plan, before implementing changes to plant configurations, facility conditions, or security.

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Scale fixed-site and transit protection to special nuclear material significance

Under 10 CFR 73, each licensee who possesses, uses or transports special nuclear material of moderate or low strategic significance must establish and maintain a physical protection system that will achieve the following objectives: facilitate the location and recovery of missing special nuclear material.

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Protect export shipments of low-significance special nuclear material

Under 10 CFR 73, the rule requires that a licensee authorized to export special nuclear material of low strategic significance notify in writing the Director, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, by email (preferred method) to AdvanceNotifications.Resource@nrc.gov or by using any appropriate method listed in section 73.4.

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Complete written NRC cyber-event follow-up after telephonic notification

Under 10 CFR 73, if the licensee subsequently retracts a telephonic notification made under this section as not meeting the threshold of a reportable event after it has submitted a written security follow-up report required by this paragraph, then the licensee must submit a revised written security follow-up report in accordance with this paragraph.

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