# Changes to Nuclear Power Plant Security Requirements
> **Nuclear Regulatory Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1997-12-02 · Effective 1998-01-16 · 62 FR 63640
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-31515
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 63640
- **CFR reference:** 10 CFR 73
- **Publication date:** 1997-12-02
- **Effective date:** 1998-01-16
## Abstract

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is revising its regulations to delete certain security requirements associated with an internal threat. This action follows the NRC's reconsideration of nuclear power plant physical security requirements to identify those requirements that are marginal to safety, redundant, or no longer effective. This action will reduce the regulatory burden on licensees without compromising physical protection against radiological sabotage required for public health and safety.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/02/97-31515/changes-to-nuclear-power-plant-security-requirements)
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