Physical Protection of Irradiated Reactor Fuel in Transit
other · Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Published 2013-05-20 · Effective 2013-08-19 · 78 FR 29520
Document
Document number
2013-11717
Federal Register citation
78 FR 29520
CFR reference
10 CFR 73
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Publication date
2013-05-20
Effective date
2013-08-19
Energy docket
NRC-2009-0163
Abstract
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its security regulations for the transport of irradiated reactor fuel (the terms "irradiated reactor fuel" and "spent nuclear fuel" are used interchangeably in this rule). This rulemaking establishes generically applicable security requirements similar to the requirements currently imposed by NRC Order EA-02-109, "Issuance of Order for Interim Safeguards and Security Compensatory Measures for the Transportation of Spent Nuclear Fuel Greater than 100 Grams." This rulemaking also establishes performance standards and objectives for the protection of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) shipments from theft, diversion, or radiological sabotage. Additionally, this rulemaking addresses, in part, a 1999 petition for rulemaking from the State of Nevada (PRM-73- 10) that requests the NRC to strengthen the regulations governing the security of SNF shipments against malevolent acts. This rule will apply to each NRC licensee who transports, or delivers to a carrier for transport SNF.