Access authorization program for nuclear power plants

In 10 CFR part 73, ''Physical Protection of Plants and Materials, '' Section 73.56, ''Personnel Access Authorization Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants,'' requires a licensee to establish and implement a program, as a part of this Physical Security Plan, for granting unescorted access to protected and vital areas of a nuclear power plant. The program objective is to provide high assurance that individuals granted unescorted access are trustworthy and reliable and do not constitute an unreasonable risk to public health and safety, including the potential to commit radiological sabotage. This regulatory guide provides an approach acceptable to the NRC staff by which the licensee can meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.56 for an access authorization program. The ''Industry Guidelines for Nuclear Power Plant Access Authorization Programs'' (NUMARC 89--01, August 1989, hereafter referred to as ''the Guidelines'') were prepared by the Nuclear Management Resources Council (NUMARC). The Guidelines meet the intent and substance of the rule except in a few areas in which the rule explicitly differs from the Guidelines. The Guidelines are provided as an Appendix to this regulatory guide