gram within a specific time period. The exercise program performance objectives shall be described in the licensee training and qualifications plan, and shall consider such job related functions as strenuous activity. physical exertion, levels of stress, and exposure to the elements as they pertain to each individual's assigned security job duties for both normal and emergency operations. The physical fitness qualification of each guard, armed response person, and armed escort shall be documented and attested by a licensee security supervisor. D. Contract security personnel-Contract security personnel shall be required to meet the suitability, physical, and mental requirements as appropriate to their assigned security job duties in accordance with section I of this appendix. E. Physical requalification-At least every 12 months, central alarm station operators shall be required to meet the physical requirements of B.1.b of this section and guards, armed response personnel and armed escorts, shall be required to meet the physical requirements of paragraphs B.1.b (1) and (2), and C of this section. F. Documentation-The results of suitability, physical, and mental qualifications data and test results shall be documented by the licensee or his agent. G. Nothing herein authorizes or requires a licensee to investigate into or judge the reading habits, political or religious beliefs. or attitudes on social, economic, or political issues of any person. II. Training and qualifications. A. Training requirements-Each individual who requires training to perform assigned security related job tasks or job duties as identified in the licensee physical security or contingency plans, shall prior to assignment, be trained to perform such tasks and duties in accordance with the licensee or his agent's documented training and qualifications plan. Qualification B. requirements-Each person who performs security related job tasks or job duties required to implement the licensee physical security or contingency plan shall, prior to being assigned to such tasks or duties, be qualified in accordance with the licensee's NRC approved training and qualifications plan. The qualifications of each individual shall be documented and attested by a licensee security supervisor. C. Contract personnel-Contract personnel shall be trained, equipped, and qualified as appropriate to their assigned security related job tasks or job duties, in accordance with sections II, III, IV, and V of this appendix. The qualifications of each individual shall be documented and attested by a licensee security supervisor. D. Security knowledge, skills, and abilities-Each individual assigned to perform the security related task identified in the li censee physical security or contingency plan shall demonstrate the required knowledge. skill, and ability in accordance with the specified standards for each task as stated in the NRC approved licensee training and qualifications plan. The areas of knowledge. skills, and abilities that shall be considered in the licensee's training and qualifications plan are as follows: 1. Protection of nuclear facilities. transport vehicles, and special nuclear material. 2. NRC requirements and guidance for physical security at nuclear facilities and for transportation. 3. The private security guard's role in providing physical protection for the nuclear industry. 4.The authority of private guards. 5. The use of nonlethal weapons. 6. The use of deadly force. 7. Power of arrest and authority to detain individuals. 8. Authority to search individuals and seize property. 9. Adversary group operations. 10. Motivation and objectives of adversary groups. 11. Tactics and force that might be used by adversary groups to achieve their objectives. 12. Recognition of sabotage related devices and equipment that might be used against the licensee's facility or shipment vehicle. 13. Facility security organization and op eration. 14.Types of physical barriers. 15. Weapons, lock and key control system operation. 16. Location of SNM and/or vital areas within a facility. 17. Protected area security and vulnerabil ity. 18. Types of alarm systems used. 19. Response and assessment to alarm annunciations and other indications of intrusion. 20. Familiarization with types of special nuclear material processed. 21. General concepts of fixed site security systems. 22. Vulnerabilities and consequences of theft of special nuclear material or radiological sabotage of a facility. 23. Protection of security system information. 24. Personal equipment use and operation for normal and contingency operations. 25. Surveillance and assessment systems and techniques. 26. Communications systems operation. fixed site. 27. Access control systems and operation for individuals, packages, and vehicles. 28. Contraband detection systems and techniques. 29. Barriers and other delay systems around material access or vital areas. 30. Exterior and interior alarm systems operation. 31. Duress alarm operation. 32. Alarm stations operation. 33. Response force organization. 34. Response force mission. 35. Response force operation. 36. Response force engagement. 37. Security command and control system during normal operation. 38. Security command and control system during contingency operation. 39. Transportation systems security organization and operation. 40. Types of SNM transport vehicles. 41. Types of SNM escort vehicles. 42. Modes of transportation for SNM. 43. Road transport security system command and control structure. 44. Use of weapons. 45. Communications systems operation for transportation, shipment to control center and intraconvoy. 46. Vulnerabilities and consequences of theft of special nuclear material or radiological sabotage of a transport vehicle. 47. Protection of transport system security information. 48. Control of area around transport vehicle. 49. Normal convoy techniques and operations. 50. Familiarization with types of special nuclear materials shipped. 51. Fixed post station operations. 53. Search techniques and systems for individuals, packages and vehicles. 54. Escort and patrol responsibilities and operation. 55. Contengency response to confirmed intrusion or attempted intrusion. 56. Security system operation after component failure. 57. Fixed site security information protection. 58. Security coordination with local law enforcement agencies. 59. Security and situation reporting, documentation and report writing. 60. Contingency duties. 61. Self defense. 62. Use of and defenses against incapacitating agents. 63. Security equipment testing. 64. Contingency procedures. 65. Night vision devices and systems. 66. Mechanics of detention. 67. Basic armed and unarmed defensive tactics. 68. Response force deployment. 69. Security alert procedures. 71. Response force tactical movement. 73. Reponse force use of support fire. 74. Response to bomb and attack threats. 75. Response to civil disturbances (e.g.. strikes, demonstrators). 76. Response to confirmed attempted theft of special nuclear material and/or radiological sabotage of facilities. 77. Response to hostage situations. 78. Site specific armed tactical procedures and operation. 79. Security response to emergency situations other than security incidents. 80. Basic transportation defensive response tactics. 81. Armed escort deployment. 82. Armed escort adversary engagement. 83. Armed escort formations. 84. Armed escort use of weapons fire (tactical and combat). 85. Armed escort and shipment movement under fire. 86. Tactical convoying techniques and operations. 87. Armed escort tactical exercises. 88. Armed escort response to bomb and attack threats. 89. Verification of shipment documentation and contents. 90. Continuous surveillance of shipment vehicle. 91. Normal and contingency operation for shipment mode transfer. 92. Armed personnel procedures and operation during temporary storage between mode transfers of shipments. 93. Armed escort threat assessment and response. 94. System for and operation of shipment vehicle lock and key control. 95. Techniques and procedures for isolation of shipment vehicle during a contingency situation. 96. Transportation coordination with local law enforcement agencies. 97. Procedures for verification of shipment locks and seals. 98. Transportation security and situation reporting. documentation, and report writing. 99. Procedures for shipment delivery and pickup. 100. Transportation security system for escort by road, rail, air and sea. Requalification-Security personnel E. shall be requalified at least every 12 months to perform assigned security related job tasks and duties for both normal and contingency operations. Requalification shall be in accordance with the NRC approved licensee training and qualifications plan. The results of requalification shall be documented and attested by a licensee security supervisor. perform assigned security related job tasks or job duties shall be trained in accordance with the licensees' documented weapons training programs. Each individual shall be proficient in the use of his assigned weapon(s) and shall meet prescribed standards in the following areas: 1. Mechanical assembly, dissasembly, range penetration capabilitity of weapon. and bullseye firing. 2. Weapons cleaning and storage. 3. Combat firing, day and night. 4. Safe weapons handling. 5. Clearing, loading, unloading, and reloading. 6. When to draw and point a weapon. 7. Rapid fire techniques. 8. Close quarter firing. 9. Stress firing. 10. Zeroing assigned weapon(s). IV. Weapons qualification and requalification program. Qualification firing for the handgun and the rifle shall be for daylight firing, and each individual shall perform night firing for familiarization with assigned weapons(s). The results of weapons qualification and requalification shall be documented by the licensee or his agent. A. Handgun-Guards, armed escorts and armed response personnel shall qualify with a revolver or semiautomatic pistol firing the national police course, or an equivalent nationally recognized course. Qualifying score shall be an accumulated total of 70 percent of the maximum obtainable score. B. Semiautomatic Rifle-Guards, armed escorts and armed response personnel, assigned to use the semiautomatic rifle by the licensee training and qualifications plan. shall qualify with a semiautomatic rifle by firing the 100-yard course of fire specified in section 17.5(1) of the National Rifle Association, High Power Rifle Rules book (effective March 15, 1976), or a nationally recognized equivalent course of fire. Targets used shall be as stated in section 17.5 for the 100yard course. Time limits for individuals shall be as specified in section 8.2 of the NRA rule book, regardless of the course fired. Qualifying score shall be an accumulated total of 80 percent of the maximum obtainable score. C. Shotgun-Guards, armed escorts, and armed response personnel assigned to use the 12 gauge shotgun by the licensee training and qualifications plan shall qualify with a full choke or improved modified choke 12 gauge shotgun firing the following course: Copies of the "NRA High Power Rifle Rules" may be examined at, or obtained from, the National Rifle Association, 1600 Rhode Island Avenue NW.. Washington, D.C. 20036. To qualify the individual shall be required to place 50 percent of all pellets (36 pellets) within the black silhouette. D. Requalification-Individuals shall be weapons requalified at least every 12 months in accordance with the NRC approved licensee training and qualifications plan, and in accordance with the requirements stated in A, B, and C of this section. V. Guard, armed response personnel. and armed escort equipment. A. Fixed Site-Fixed site guards and armed response personnel shall either be equipped with or have available the following security equipment appropriate to the individual's assigned contingency security related tasks or job duties as described in the licensee physical security and contingency plans: 1. Semiautomatic rifles with following nominal minimum specifications: (a) .223 caliber. (b) Muzzle velocity, 1980 ft/sec. (c) Muzzle energy, 955 foot-pounds. (d) Magazine or clip load of 10 rounds. (e) Magazine reload, < 10 seconds. (f) Operable in any environment in which it will be used. 2. 12 gauge shotguns with the following capabilities: (a) 4 round pump or semiautomatic. (b) Operable in any environment in which it will be used. (c) Full or modified choke. 3. Semiautomatic pistols or revolvers with the following nominal minimum specifications: (a).354 caliber. (b) Muzzle energy, 250 foot-pounds. (c) Full magazine or cylinder reload capability 6 seconds. (d) Muzzle velocity, 850 ft/sec. (e) Full cylinder or magazine capacity. 6 rounds. (f) Operable in any environment in which it will be used. 4. Ammunition: (a) For each assigned weapon as appropriate to the individual's assigned contingency security job duties and as readily available as the weapon: (1) 18 rounds per handgun. (2) 100 rounds per semiautomatic rifle. (3) 12 rounds each per shotgun (00 gauge and slug). 7. Night vision aids, i.e., hand-fired illumination flares or equivalent. 8. Tear gas or other nonlethal gas. 9. Duress alarms. 10. Two-way portable radios (handi-talkie) 2 channels minimum, 1 operating and 1 emergency. B. Transportation-Armed escorts shall either be equipped with or have readily available the following security equipment appropriate to the individual's assigned contingency security related tasks or job duties. as described in the licensee physical security and contingency plans: 1. Semiautomatic rifles with the following nominal minimum specifications: (a) .223 caliber. (b) Muzzle velocity, 1.980 ft/sec. (f) Operable in any environment in which it will be used. 2. 12 gauge shotguns. (a) 4 round pump or semiautomatic. (b) Operable in any environment in which it will be used. (c) Full or modified choke. 3. Semiautomatic pistols or revolvers with the following nominal minimum specifications: (a).354 caliber. (b) Muzzle energy, 250 foot-pounds. (c) Full magazine or cylinder reload capability 6 seconds. (d) Muzzle velocity, 850 ft/sec. (e) Full cylinder or magazine capacity. 6 rounds. (f) Operable in any environment in which it will be used. 4. Ammunition for each shipment. (a) For each assigned weapon as appropriate to the individual's assigned contingency security job duties and as readily available as the weapon: (1) 36 rounds per handgun. (2) 120 rounds per semiautomatic rifle. (3) 12 rounds each per shotgun (00 gauge and slug). 5. Escort vehicles. bullet resisting. equipped with communications systems, red A licensee safeguards contingency plan is a documented plan to give guidance to licensee personnel in order to accomplish specific. defined objectives in the event of threats, thefts, or radiological sabotage relating to special nuclear material or nuclear facilities licensed under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. as amended. An acceptable safeguards contingency plan must contain (1) a predetermined set of decisions and actions to satisfy stated objectives, (2) an identification of the data, criteria, procedures, and mechanisms necessary to effect efficiently the decisions and actions, and (3) a specification of the individual, group, or organizational entity responsible for each decision and action. The goals of licensee safeguards contingency plans for dealing with threats, thefts, and radiological sabotage are (1) to organize the response effort at the licensee level, (2) to provide predetermined, structured reponses by licensees to safeguards contingencies, (3) to ensure the integration of the licensee response with the responses by other entities, and (4) to achieve a measurable performance in response capability. Licensee safeguards contingency planning should result in organizing the licensee's resources in such a way that the participants will be identified, their several responsibilities specified, and the responses coordinated. The re sponses should be timely and internally consistent among themselves. It is important to note that a licensee's safeguards contingency plan is intended to be complementary to any emergency plans developed pursuant to Appendix E of Part 50 of this chapter or to § 70.22(i) of Part 70 of this chapter. CONTENTS OF THE PLAN Each licensee safeguards contingency plan shall include five categories of information: 1. Background 2. Generic Planning Base Although the implementing procedures (the fifth category of Plan information) are the culmination of the planning process. and therefore are an integral and important part of the safeguards contingency plan. they entail operating details subject to frequent changes. They need not be submitted to the Commission for approval, but will be inspected by NRC staff on a periodic basis. The licensee is responsible for ensuring that the implementing procedures reflect the information in the Responsibility Matrix, appropriately summarized and suitably presented for effective use by the responding entities. The following paragraphs describe the contents of the safeguards contingency plan. 1. Background. Under the following topics, this category of information shall identify and define the perceived dangers and incidents with which the plan will deal and the general way it will handle these: a. Perceived Danger-A statement of the perceived danger to the security of special nuclear material, licensee personnel, and licensee property, including covert diversion of special nuclear material, radiological sabotage, and overt attacks. The statement of perceived danger should conform with that promulgated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (The statement contained in 10 CFR 73.55(a) or subsequent Commission statements will suffice.) b. Purpose of the Plan-A discussion of the general aims and operational concepts underlying implementation of the plan. c. Scope of the Plan-A delineation of the types of incidents covered in the plan. d. Definitions-A list of terms and their definitions used in describing operational and technical aspects of the plan. 2. Generic Planning Base. Under the following topics, this category of information shall define the criteria for initiation and termination of responses to safeguards contingencies together with the specific decisions, actions. and supporting information needed to bring about such responses: a. Identification of those events that will be used for signaling the beginning or ag gravation of a safeguards contingency according to how they are perceived initially by licensee's personnel. Such events may include alarms or other indications signaling penetration of a protected area, vital area. or material access area; material control or material accounting indications of material missing or unaccounted for: or threat indications-either verbal, such as telephoned threats, or implied, such as escalating civil disturbances. b. Definition of the specific objective to be accomplished relative to each identified event. The objective may be to obtain a level of awareness about the nature and severity of the safeguards contingency in order to prepare for further responses: to establish a level of response preparedness: or to successfully nullify or reduce any adverse safeguards consequences arising from the contingency. 3. Licensee Planning Base. This category of information shall include the factors affecting contingency planning that are specific for each facility or means of transportation. To the extent that the topics are treated in adequate detail in the licensee's approved physical security plan, they may be incorporated by cross reference to that plan. The following topics should be addressed: a. Licensee's Organizational Structure for Contingency Responses-A delineation of the organization's chain of command and delegation of authority as these apply to safeguards contingencies. b. Physical Layout-(i) Fixed Sites-A description of the physical structures and their location on the site, and a description of the site in relation to nearby town, roads. and other environmental features important to the effective coordination of response operations. Particular emphasis should be placed on main and alternate entry routes for law-enforcement assistance forces and the location of control points for marshalling and coordinating response activities. (ii) Transportation-A description of the vehicles, shipping routes, preplanned alternate routes, and related features. c. Safeguards Systems Hardware-A description of the physical security and accounting system hardware that influence how the licensee will respond to an event. Examples of systems to be discussed are communications, alarms, locks, seals, area access, armaments, and surveillance. d. Law Enforcement Assistance-A listing of available local law enforcement agencies and a description of their response capabilities and their criteria for response: and a discussion of working agreements or arrangements for communicating with these agencies. |