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RETENTION PERIODS FOR RECORDS CASE
 
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PR-004, 11,25,30,31,32,34,35,40,50,60 ET 52FR41442 KEYWORD:          RULEMAKING COMMENTS Document Sensitivity: Non-sensitive - SUNSI Review Complete
 
STATUS OF RULEMAKING PROPOSED RULE:  PR-004,11,25,30,31,32,34,35,40,50,60 ET RULE NAME:      RETENTION PERIODS FOR RECORDS PROPOSED RULE FED REG CITE:      52FR41442 PROPOSED RULE PUBLICATION DATE:  10/28/87    NUMBER OF COMMENTS:      15 ORIGINAL DATE FOR COMMENTS: 12/28/87          EXTENSION DATE:    I  I FINAL RULE FED. REG. CITE: 53FR19244  FINAL RULE PUBLICATION DATE: 05/27/88 OTES ON EDO SIGNED FINAL RULE ON 5/13/88. DATE RANGE:  (10/14/87 - 1/11/88)
ATUS OF RULE FILE LOCATED ON Pl.
TO FIND THE STAFF CONTACT OR VIEW THE RULEMAKING HISTORY PRESS PAGE DOWN KEY HISTORY OF THE RULE PART AFFECTED: PR-004,11,25,30,31,32,34,35,40,50,60 ET RULE TITLE:    RETENTION PERIODS FOR RECORDS PROPOSED RULE        PROPOSED RULE            DATE PROPOSED RULE SECY PAPER:          SRM DATE:      I  I    SIGNED BY SECRETARY:    10/20/87 FINAL RULE            FINAL RULE              DATE FINAL RULE SECY PAPER:          SRM DATE:      I    I  SIGNED BY SECRETARY:    05/13/88 STAFF CONTACTS ON THE RULE CONTACTl: BRENDA J. SHELTON                MAIL STOP: W-548    PHONE: 492-8132 CONTACT2:                                  MAIL STOP:          PHONE:
 
DOCKET NO. PR-004,ll,25,30,31,32,34,35,40,50,60 ET (52FR41442)
In the Matter of RETENTION PERIODS FOR RECORDS DATE        DATE OF    TITLE OR DOCKETED    DOCUMENT    DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
- 12/01/87    10/14/87    FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE - PROPOSED RULE 12/09/87    12/04/87    COMMENT OF WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY (E. THEO AGARD) (        1) 12/18/87    12/10/87    COMMENT OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR FUELS CORPORATIONS (C.W. MALODY) (    2) 12/21/87    12/17/87    COMMENT OF NUCLEAR INFO & RECORDS MGMT ASSOC., INC.
(JERONIMO MEDEIROS) (      3) 12/23/87    12/23/87    COMMENT OF YANKEE ATOMIC ELECTRIC COMPANY (DONALD W. EDWARDS) (      4) 12/23/87    12/16/87    COMMENT OF DUKE POWER COMPANY (HAL B. TUCKER) (      5) 12/23/87    12/20/87    COMMENT OF MARVIN I. LEWIS (      6) 12/28/87    12/22/87    COMMENT OF FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION (E.C. SIMPSON) (        7) 12/28/87    12/28/87    COMMENT OF GULF STATE UTILITIES (MARK J. WETTERHAHN) (        8) 12/29/87    12/22/87    COMMENT OF CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY (KENNETH W. BERRY) (      9) 12/29/87    12/28/87    COMMENT OF AP&L CO. AND SEVEN OTHER UTILITIES (NICHOLAS W. REYNOLDS) ( 10) 12/31/87    12/29/87    COMMENT OF AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (VERN W. BALLENGER) ( 11) 01/04/88    12/30/87    COMMENT OF GPU NUCLEAR CORPORATION (J.R. THORPE) (      12) 01/04/88    12/31/87    COMMENT OF NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY (JOHN C. BRONS) (      13) 01/05/88    12/30/87    COMMENT OF DETROIT EDISON (B. RALPH SYLVIA) (    14) 01/11/88    01/05/88    COMMENT OF WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM (G.C. SORENSEN) ( 15)
 
DOCKET NO. PR-004,ll,25,30,31,32,34,35,40,50,60 ET (52FR41442)
DATE        DATE OF    TITLE OR DOCKETED    DOCUMENT    DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT 05/13/88    05/13/88    FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE - FINAL RULE
 
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(SJ,,-  r:- (2- L-/ I 'r/ t-i )J NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 10 CFR Parts 4, 11, 25, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 60, 61, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 95, and 110 Retention Periods for Records AGENCY:              Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
ACTION:              Final rule.
 
==SUMMARY==
: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to establish a definite retention period for each record that an NRC applicant or licensee for a materials or facility license is required to maintain. This action is necessary to comply with the Office of Management and Budget require-ment that a specific retention period be identified for each record. The final rule also establishes a uniform standard acceptable to the NRC for the condition of a record throughout each spec~fied retention period. This action is expected to.,..,... reduc~. ... the b~~rall recordkeeping burden for NRC ~pplicants and licensees by
.- ~~f 1 uni form -nd specific retention periods for each recordkeepi ng requirement.
EFFECTIVE DATE:                (Insert 60 days after publication).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda J. Shelton, Acting Chief, Records and Reports Management Branch, Division of Information Support Services, Office of Administration and Resources Management, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555, Telephone: 301-492-8132.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
 
===Background===
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) regulations requi*re that appli-cants and licensees retain a variety of records for various periods of time.
Licensees must also retain certain plans and procedures for routine operation and emergency situations and file reports of certain occurrences and events.
The NRC reviewed its recordkeeping requirements to determine how long the required records should be retained. This rule reflects the results of that review and of the public comments received on the proposed rule. The NRC did not include 10 CFR Part 20 in its review. The record retention requirements contained in Part 20 were examined and modified as part of the proposed revision to Part 20 that was published for public comment in the Federal Register on December 20, 1985 (50 FR 51992) and republished on January 9, 1986 (51 FR 1092).
Codification of these amendments and amendments in certain published proposed rules combined with this final rule will establish uniform retention periods for all NRC recordkeeping requirements. NRC also intends to conform record retention requirements in future rules to the four uniform periods contained in this rule.
Previously, NRC regulations sometimes specified that a record be retained fo,* a specific period of time. These periods varied widely from one or two years, to the 40-year life of a reactor license, or to the completion of de-commissioning for some licenses. In other instances, the regulation specified that a record be kept until the Commission authorized its disposition, and in others, that it be retained indefinitely. Some parts of NRC regulations spec-ified the condition of a record acceptable to the NRC throughout its required retention period; others did not.
This rule amends regulations in nineteen parts of Title 10 to require that certain records in these parts be retained for specific periods. The rule also provides for all parts of Title 10, Chapter I, the condition of a record acceptable to the NRC throughout its retention.
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This rule also establishes four specific retention periods to be used throughout 10 CFR Chapter I. With the exception of one six month retention period at 10 CFR 70.SS(h), uniform retention periods of three years, five years, ten years, or the life of the component, activity, .area, or facility are being codified to simplify the system for retaining NRC records. These particular four periods, although not ideal for every record retention requirement, seem to be the best choices for NRC record needs. Uniform periods were recommended to the NRC by the Nuclear Information and Records Management Association (NIRMA) based on the nuclear industry's input to NIRMA. Three of the uniform periods coincide with the retention periods for quality assurance (QA) records in Parts 50 and 71; the fourth coincides with the retention periods for records such as those covered by technical specifications.
The NRC recognizes that technical specifications for each nuclear power plant include record retention requirements that may, in some cases, differ from those set out in this rule. The requirements in this rule take precedence over and supersede any conflicting requirements presently in the technical specifications. Therefore, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) intends to issue a generic letter that would provide guidance to licensees for revising their technical specifications to conform with this rule and would include model technical specifications to follow for achieving this conformance.
During the course of reviewing 10 CFR 50.36, "Technical Specifications,''
the staff found that this section does not clearly reflect the difference in recordkeeping and reporting requirements for reactors licensed under different sections of the regulations. Specifically, commercial and industrial facili-ties are licensed under §50.21(b) or §50.22 and have detailed notification and reporting requirements delineated in §50.72 and §50.73, respectively. There-fore, specific cross references to §50.72 and §50.73 have been added to §50.36 where appropriate. Facilities licensed under §S0.21(a) for medical therapy uses and facilities licensed under §50.21(c) for research and development acti-vities do not have separate sections dealing with notification and reporting.
The reporting requirements on the automatic safety system and for these types of reactors are contained within §50.36. Accordingly, language is being added to §50.36(c)(l)(ii)(A) to make it conform with §50.72(b)(2)(iii) and
§S0.73(a)(2)(v).
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An effort has been made to use consistent terminology with regard to paperwork throughout this multi-part rule. For example, the term 11 retain 11 conveys the idea of keeping secure or intact and the term "maintain" continuing to preserve and update, in this case, a record. Consistent terminology and specific recordkeeping requirements and retention periods should assist an NRC applicant or a licensee in complying with these requirements.
The changes resulting from this rule should result in an overall reduction in the recordkeeping burden imposed on the NRC applicant or licensee. The major reduction in burden results from establishing 126 specific retention periods, primarily three years or the life of a license, for records that up to now were retained indefinitely. This major reduction, plus four other reductions of retention periods by two years, offsets the increase in retention periods for 54 records; 42 cases by one year, 10 cases by two years, l case by two and one half years, and l case by three years. Based on staff s understanding of cur-1 rent industry practices, the increases in retention periods would either not impose any additional burden or could be readily accommodated within current equipment configurations and, therefore, would represent no appreciable increase in burden. A paragraph describing the form and condition of a record acceptable to the NRC for review is being codified in ten parts. This requirement is com-parable to similar provisions currently included"in other parts of the NRC regulations.
Specifying clearly in NRC regulations what records to retain, how long to retain them, and the condition of a record required for NRC inspect~on is mutu-ally beneficial to the applicant or licensee and to the NRC. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) added impetus to the NRC 1 s interest in the regulatory burden imposed on an applicant or a licensee by the preparation and retention of records. Furthermore, OMB 1 s regulations implement-ing the Paperwork Reduction Act require that record retention requirements imposed by Federal regulations contain specific retention periods. The NRC com-plies with the Act's requirement for Office of Management and Budget (0MB} review of the *information collection requirements in each rulemaking. In addition, two documents on paperwork are being prepared for publication in the NUREG-series:
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of reporting requirements for persons subject to NRC regulations, and the other document will summarize the record retention periods for the recordkeeping requirements contained in NRC regulations. These companion documents should be useful to an NRC applicant or a licensee.
On October 28, 1987, the NRC published the proposed rule in the Federal Register (52 FR 41442). The comment period ended on December 28, 1987.
Summary of Public Comments Comments were received from sixteen respondents comprised of eight power reactor licensees, three industry groups, two law firms, one university, one fuel fabrication plant operator, and one private citizen. Copies of the comment letters are available for public inspection and copying for a fee at the NRC Public Document Room at 1717 H Street NW., Washington, DC. Fifteen of the six-teen commenters generally agreed with the proposed amendments and one commenter disagreed.
The individual who disagreed did not identify any specific records but stated that 11 reduction of many record retentions to three years would invite cheating, criminal activity, and the ignoring of rules set up to protect the public. 11 The Commission does not agree with this comment. The Commission has an extensive compliance monitoring and inspection program. While examination of licensee records is an important part of the program, it is not the only means by which NRC determines whether licensees are operating safely. Moreover, for those requirements covered by the three year minimum period, the Commission believes that records covering the previous three year period will be sufficient to assist the agency in judging compliance or noncompliance, to act on possible noncompliance, and to examine facts as necessary following any incident. In the situation alluded to by the commenter, large irradiators and large medical licensees possessing significant quantities of radioactive material are inspected annually, hence the three year minimum period is adequate.
The remaining fifteen commenters agreed with the proposed changes with the following general comments:
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: 1. Comment. Three commenters recommended that the Commission specify in the "Statement of Considerations" that a Technical Specification amendment made to conform to this rule is not required and that "pen and ink" changes are acceptable. Two commenters suggested that fees should not be required for these changes.
Response. The Commission agrees that a Technical Specification amendment to conform to the administrative requirements of this rule is not required and that 11 pen and ink" changes will suffice. However, should licensees desire to amend their Technical Specifications to conform to the administrative require-ments of this rule, the licensees would not be required to submit fees under 10 CFR Part 170.
: 2. Comment. One commenter suggested that  the general statement appearing in the Supplementary Information which  states that requirements in this rule take precedence over and supersede any  conflicting requirements in the Technical Specifications should be addressed  in 10 CFR 50.36 and, as appropriate, referenced in other 10 CFR Parts.
Response. The Commission believes that the information provided in the "Supplementary Information" is adequate. 10 CFR 50.7l(d)(2) currentry addresses the precedence issue for 10 CFR Part 50 licensees and applicants.
Reference to §50.7l(d)(2) in other 10 CFR Parts is not necessary.
: 3. Comment. Three commenters recommended that the maintenance of records in electronic media such as computerized records and optical disks be addressed.
Response. The Commission does not object to the use of electronic media for the storage of records as long as legible, accurate, and complete records can be produced in hardcopy throughout the duration of the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, etc. must include all pertinent features such as stamps, initials, and signatures. Adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records must also be maintained.
The rule has been changed to address the use of electronic media.
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: 4. Comment. One commenter recommended that the records to be retained under 10 CFR Part 20 be addressed in this rule.
Response. The Commission believes that the pending amendment to 10 CFR Part 20 is the most efficient and economical means for addressing the records contained in that part. The amendment to 10 CFR Part 20 will meet all of the record retention requirements established by this rule. This approach will ensure that the recordkeeping requirements are consistent with changes to the technical and administrative aspects to Part 20 that may result from the public comments and additional staff review of the requirements included in that part.
: 5. Comment. One commenter recommended that the increased record reten-tion periods remain as they are currently specified in 10 CFR Chapter I and an-other specifically questioned the increased retention period for 53 records.
Response. The Commission has modified many retention periods to stream-line and standardize its record retention requirements and to reduce the burden imposed by those requirements. There are instances in which an individual rec-ord retention period has been increased. However, we believe that, in general, the rule will result in an ultimate benefit to the majority of the applicants and licensees as well as to the NRC.
: 6. Comment. One commenter stated that the proposed rule changes the current requirements of §74.31 from a performance-oriented rule to one contain-ing specific recordkeeping requirements. The commenter believes that the pro-posed changes *complicate the licensee's ability to devise its own recordkeeping system, compatible with its own operations, in accordance with a performance-oriented rule, and that the proposed changes are unnecessary and should be eliminated.
Response. The Commission has reevaluated the proposed changes in light of this comment and has determined that the specific enumeration of records is not necessary. The current performance-oriented rule adequately provides for retention of records to demonstrate compliance with the Commission's require-ments. The proposed change to §74.31 has been deleted from the final rule.
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: 7. Comment. Two commenters stated that the records retention period for the Safety Analysis Report is not obvious and needs to be addressed.
Response. Section 50.71(e) requires licensees to periodically update their FSAR's. Implicit in this requirement is the retention of the updated FSAR by licensees for the duration of their licenses. The Commission believes that the retention period of an updated FSAR is inherent in its existing regulations.
Nevertheless, 10 CFR 50.71(e)(6) has been added to the rule to specify that the updated Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) is to be retained by the licensees until the NRC terminates their licenses.
: 8. Comment. One commenter stated that the rule does not make it clear that the retention periods specified are minimum requirements.
Response. The Commission does not object to licensees/applicants retaining records beyond the retention period required by NRC regulations. The intent of re-tention periods for recordkeeping requirements is to establish the minimum reten-tion necessary for compliance with NRC regulations. Should licensees or appli-cants elect to retain records beyond the retention period required by the NRC, they have that option. Licensees should be aware, however, that NRC's recordkeep-ing requirements apply only to NRC requirements for the information. Other Federal~
State, or local agencies may have requirements that may apply now or in the future.
: 9. Comment. One commenter stated that the recordkeeping requirement pur-suant to §S0.54(p)(2) has not been addressed and suggested that the retention be changed to three years.
Response. The omission of the recordkeeping requirement contained at
§50.54(p)(2) was an oversight and has been included in the final rule with a three year retention period.
: 10. Comment. One commenter suggested that the minimum retention period be changed to ''three years or until the next inspection, whichever is longer,"
stating that three years is an insufficient retention period because some records would be destroyed before the next inspection.
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Response. While some inspection frequencies are longer than three years, the Commission believes that records covering the previous three year period are sufficient to permit the NRC to judge compliance or noncompliance, to act on possible noncompliance, and to examine necessary facts following an incident. Licensees possessing materials which could pose a significant risk to public health and safety, such as irradiators or large medical facilities, are inspected annually. The three year period, while not ideal for all situations, is a reasonable period which generally satisfies NRC's record needs and conforms to 0MB guidelines by providing for the availability of records while not imposing any undue burden on the licensees.
: 11. Comment. One commenter stated that increases in retention periods from two to three years are unnecessary. The commenter believes that present inspection cycles make two years an adequate retention period and suggested that the current two year retention periods for records contained in §§70.22(k),
71.9(a), and 110.53(b) be retained.
Response. As explained in the proposed rule, the three year period was selected as one of four periods to provide a uniform system for retention of all NRC required records. While it is not ideal for all situations, it is a reasonable period which generally satisfies NRC's record needs and conforms to 0MB guidelines while not imposing any undue burden on licensees. The Commission believes that any added burden on licensees by an increase, such as from two to three years, is slight and is balanced by the benefit of a uniform system for overall records retention.
: 12. Comment. One commenter stated that the requirements in §71.135(a) to keep QA records for three years beyond the date the licensee last engages in the activity for which the QA procedures were developed and to keep superseded portions of written procedures for three years are unnecessary and should be deleted. The commenter believes that it is sufficient to retain the QA records only for the life of the package to which they apply.
Response. The Commission disagrees with this comment. Quality assurance records, such as design, fabrication, or predetermination tests, must be re-tained beyond the end of the service life of the package so that they will be 9
 
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: 13. Comment. One commenter stated that the requirement in §70.24(a)(3) to retain the superseded portion of emergency procedures is unnecessary and should be deleted.
Response. The Commission disagrees with the comment. It is essential that, following any incident in which the use of emergency procedures may be involved, NRC be able to examine all of the facts that existed at the time of the incident, including the emergency procedures that were in effect at that time. Because it is possible, if not probable, that emergency procedures may be revised following an emergency incident based on the licensee's experience in using the procedures, it is necessary that superseded portions be retained for the minimum period, three years.
: 14. Comment. One commenter stated that the requirement in §70.42(d) to keep copies of licenses, certificates, and other documents used to verify that a recipient of licensed material is authorized to receive it is not necessary and should be deleted.
Response. The Commission disagrees with the comment and believes that NRC needs to be able to examine these records to ensure that licensees are complying with the requirement that they verify the authorization of the persons receiving licensed radioactive material.
: 15. Comment. One commenter stated that the backfit rule, §50.109, should apply because the recordkeeping rule adds new record retention requirements to various sections of 10 CFR Part 50.
Response. The Commission disagrees with the comment. Section 50.36 is the only section within Part 50 that has been revised to clarify recordkeeping requirements. However, all records specified in this section are currently required by other provisions contained in 10 CFR Chapter I. As stated on page 41443 of the "Federal Register Notice" for the proposed rule published October 28, 10
 
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1987, the backfit rule, 10 CFR 50.109, does not apply to the records retention rule.
: 16. Comment. One commenter stated that the specific uniform record
* retention periods being proposed do not conform to the retention periods for the Nuclear Liability Insurance Records identified in ANI/MAELU Information Bulletin 80-lA which requires the records to be maintained for the life of the nuclear liability insurance policy plus ten years.
Response. The record retention requirements set forth in the 10 CFR Chapter I establish the minimum retention periods necessary for NRC to ensure compliance with the safety and health aspects of the nuclear environment and for the NRC to accomplish its mission to protect the public health and safety.
Retention of records beyond the minimum period is at the option of the licensee.
Licensees should be aware, however, that NRC s recordkeeping requirements apply 1
only to NRC requirements for the information. Other Federal, State, or local agencies may have requirements that may apply now or in the future.
: 17. Comment. One commenter stated that the lack of clear definitions for terms such as "legible" and "authenticated" has the potential to create sub-stantial confusion as to what records are acceptable.
Response. The following definitions of 11 legible 11 and 11 authenticated 11 apply to records retained under the NRC 1 s regulatory authority. The term 11 legible 11 denotes that the records can be read and deciphered wit~in a reason-able amount of time. 11 Authenticated 11 denotes that the data has been verified for completeness and accuracy by an authorized individual and that it is a true representation of the original data. This also addresses one commenter 1 s con-cern about what constitutes a record capable of producing a clear copy.
: 18. Comment. One commenter stated that the requirement in 10 CFR Part 73, Appendix B, Criteria I.C., that a physical test be performed within thirty days of a physical examination was deleted in August 1987 and should not be reintroduced.
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Response. The requirement to conduct a medical examination within the preceding 30 days of the physical fitness qualification was revised after publication of the proposed rule. On January 7, 1988 (53 FR 403) Criteria I.C.
was revised to state that subsequent to the medical examination, physical fitness shall be demonstrated. This revision is reflected in the final rule.
: 19. Comment. One commenter stated that the requirement in §73.70(d) to list the "reason for entry, 11 into a vital area was deleted and should not be reintroduced.
Response. The Commission agrees with the comment. The requirement has been deleted from the final rule.
: 20. Comment. One commenter noted that §50.49(d) contains revised wording that apparently makes this section redundant with existing §S0.49(j).
Response. The Commission disagrees that the recordkeeping requirement contained in §S0.49{d) is redundant to that contained in §50.49{j). Sec-tion 50.49(d) requires the retention of the list of electrical equipment important to safety and information specified in paragraphs (d)(l), (2), and (3) only. Section 50.49(j) requires the retention of records to support the qualification of equipment, but reiterates that there are qualification records
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: 21. Comment. One commenter recommended that the Commission update Regulatory Guide 10.1 to clarify and simplify recordkeeping requirements. The commenter also recommended that all recordkeeping requirements be consolidated into a single location within the regulations.
Response. Regulatory Guide 10.1 is a partial listing of regulatory reporting requirements. As indicated in the Supplementary Information, NRC will publish a separate compilation of NRC regulatory reporting and record-keeping requirements in the NUREG series. The Commission believes the publica-tion of these compilations will preclude the need to group all recordkeeping requirements in a single locati-0n within the regulations.
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: 22. Comment. One commenter questioned why the retention period for safeguards contingency plans varies depending upon whether the special nuclear material is in transit or at a fixed location and sited §73.26(e)(3) and
§73.40(b) as examples of this discrepancy.
Response. The record retention periods for §§73.26(e)(3) and 73.40(b) differ because the individual requirements are different. Section 73.26 covers licenses to transport special nuclear material (SNM) where possession of the material occurs at discrete times and terminates when the last shipment is completed through acknowledged receipt by the receiver. On the other hand,
§73.40(b) covers licenses to hold SNM at fixed sites where possession of mate-rial is more continuous and it is more ~ifficult to confirm that possession has ended and the license can be terminated.
Environmental Impact:  Categorical Exclusion The NRC has determined that this regulation is the type of action described in categorical exclusions 10 CFR 51.22(c)(l) and (3). Therefore, neither an environmental impact statement nor an environmental assessment has been prepared for this final regulation.
Paperwork Reduction Act Statement This final -rule amends information collection requirements that are subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This final rule has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. Requirements in nineteen parts included in this rule were assigned_
approval numbers by the Office of Management and Budget as follows:
Part 4--3150-0053; Part 11--3150-0062; Part 25--3150-0046; Part 30--3150-0017; Part  31--3150-0016; Part 32--3150-0001; Part 34--3150-0007; Part 35--3150-0010; Part 40--3150-0020; Part 50--3150-0011; Part 60--3150-0127; Part 61--3150-0135; Part  70~-3150-0009; Part 71--3150-0008; Part 73--3150-0002; Part 74--3150-0123; Part  75--3150-0055; Part 95--3150-0047; Part 110--3150-0036.
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Regulatory Flexibility Certification As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 605(b),
and NRC Size Standards (50 FR 50241; December 9, 1985), the Commission hereby certifies that this rule does not have a significant economic impact upon a substantial number of small entities. The rule amends parts of the NRC regula-tions by specifying a period to retain each required record. The rule affects most facility and materials licensees by reducing the regulatory burden of retaining records for an unnecessarily long or indefinite period. Therefore; it is not expected to have a significant economic impact on any licensee.
Comments on the expected economic impact of this rule on small entities were
-  solicited; however, none were received ..
Backfit Analysis The Commission has determined that the backfit rule, 10 CFR 50.109, does not apply to the rule. The rule is purely administrative in nature, and therefore does not result in the "modification of or addition to systems, struc-tures, components, or design of a facility ... or the procedures or organization required to design, construct, or operate a facility ... 11 .See 10 CFR 50.109(a)(l).
List of Subjects in 10 CFR Parts 4, 11, 25, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 50, 9 60, 61, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 95, and 110.
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
For the reasons set out in the preamble and under the authority of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, and 5 U.S.C. 553, the NRC is adopting the following amendments to 10 CFR Parts 4, 11, 25, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 50, 60, 61, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 95, and 110.
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PART 4 - NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED COMMISSION PROGRAMS
: 1. The authority citation for Part 4 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 2. A new§ 4.6 is added to read as follows:
§ 4.6 Maintenance of records.
Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and that the microform is capable of pro-ducing a clear copy throughout the required retention period. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent informa-tion such as stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
: 3. Section 4.32 is revised to read as follows:
§ 4.32 Compliance reports.
(a) Each recipient shall keep records and submit to the responsible NRC official, timely, complete, and accurate compliance reports at the times and in the form and containing the information that the responsible NRC official may determine to be necessary to enable the official to ascertain whether the recipient has complied or is complying with this subpart.
(b) In the case of any program under which a primary recipient extends Federal financial assistance to any other recipient, the other recipient shall also submit necessary compliance reports to the primary recipient to enable the primary recipient to carry out its obligations under this subpart.
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(c) The primary recipient shall retain each record of information needed to complete a compliance report pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section for three years or as long as the primary recipient retains the status of primary recipient as defined in§ 4.4, whichever is shorter.
: 4. In§ 4.125, the introductory text of paragraph (d) is revised to read as follows:
§  4.125  Preemployment inquiries.
(d) Information obtained in accordance with this section as to the medical condition or history of the applicant must be collected on separate forms.
The recipient shall retain each form as a record for three years from the date the applicant's employment ends, or, if not hired, from the date of application.
Each form must be accorded confidentiality as a medical record, except that:
: 5. In§ 4.127, the introductory text of paragraph (d) is revised to read as follows:
§ 4.127  Existing facilities.
(d) Transition plan. In the event that structural changes to facilities are necessary to meet the requirement of paragraph (a) of this section, a recipient shall develop a transition plan setting forth the steps necessary to complete the changes. The plan is to be developed with the assistance of interested persons, including handicapped persons, or organizations representing handicapped persons, and the plan is to meet with the approval of the NRC. The recipient shall retain a copy of the transition plan as a record until any 16
 
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PART 11 - CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO OR CONTROL OVER SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL
: 6. The authority citation for Part 11 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
§  11.9 [Amended]
: 7. Section 11.9 is amended by changing 11 two years" to 11 three years" in the last sentence.
: 8. A new§ 11.10 is added to read as follows:
§ 11.10 Maintenance of records.
Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and that the microform is capable of pro-ducing a clear copy throughout the required retention period. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures etc. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
: 9.
* In§ 11.13, paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:
§  11.13 Special requirements for transportation.
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(b) Each licensee who, 365 days after Commission approval of the amended security plan submitted in accordance with §11.ll(a), transports or delivers to a. carrier for transport special nuclear material subject to the physical pro-tection requirements of §§73.20, 73.25, 73.26, or 73.27 of this chapter shall confirm and record prior to shipment the name and special nuclear material access authorization number of all individuals identified in paragraph (a) of this sec-tion assigned to the shipment. The licensee shall retain this record for three years after the last shipment is made. However, the licensee need not confirm and record the special nuclear material access authorization number in the case of any individual for whom an application has been submitted and is pending before the NRC in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section.
PART 25 - ACCESS AUTHORIZATION FOR LICENSEE PERSONNEL
: 10. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
  §  25.11 [Amended]
: 11. Section 25.11 is amended by changing "two years" to "three years" in
- the last sentence.
: 12. In§ 25.13, the existing text is designated paragraph (a) and a new paragraph (b) is added and the section heading.revised to read as follows:
  § 25.13 Maintenance of Records.
(b) Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and that the microform is capable of producing a clear copy throughout the required retention period.
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The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for pro-ducing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Recqrds such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records:
    §  25.23 [Amended]
: 13. In§ 25.23, the introductory text is amended by changing "one year" to "three years" in the fifth sentence.
-  §  25.35 [Amended]
: 14. In§ 25.35, the last sentence of the existing text is amended by changing "two years" to "three years. 11 PART 30 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY TO DOMESTIC LICENSING OF BYPRODUCT MATERIAL
: 15. The authority citation for Part 30 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201,
  - 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 16. In§ 30.34, paragraph (g) is revised ~o read as follows:
    § 30.34 Terms and conditions of licenses.
(g)  Each licensee preparing technetium-99m radiopharmaceuticals from molybdenum-99/technetium-99m generators shall test the generator eluates for molybdenum-99 breakthrough in accordance with§ 35.14(b)(4) {i} through (iv) of this chapter. The licensee shall record the results of each test and retain each record for three years after the record is made.
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: 17. In§ 30.51, paragraph {c} is deleted, paragraph (d) is redesignated (c}, and paragraphs (a), (b), and (c}(l) are revi SJ!d to read as fol lows:
    §  30.Sl Records.
(a) Each person who receives byproduct material pursuant to a license.
issued pursuant to the regulations in this part and Parts 31 through 35 of this chapter shall keep records showing the receipt, transfer, and disposal of the byproduct material as follows:
(1) The licensee shall retain each record of receipt of byproduct
-  material as long as the material is possessed and for three years following transfer or disposal of the material.
(2) The licensee who transferred the material shall retain each record of transfer for three years after each transfer unless a specific requirement in another part of the regulations in this chapter dictates otherwise.
(3) The licensee who disposed of the material shall retain each record of disposal of byproduct material until the Commission terminates each license that authorizes disposal of the material.
(b) The licensee shall retain each record that is required by the regula-tions in this part and Parts 31 through 35 of this chapter or by license condi-
  -  tion for the period specified by the appropriate regulation or license condition.
If a retention period is not otherwise specified by regulation or license condi-tion, the record must be retained until the Commission terminates each license that authorizes the activity that is subject to the recordkeeping requirement.
(c)(l) Records which must be maintained pursuant to this part and Parts 31 through 35 of this chapter may be the original or a reproduced copy or micro-form if such reproduced copy or microform is duly authenticated by authorized personnel and the microform is capable of producing a clear and legible copy after storage for the period specified by Commission regulations. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
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PART 31 - GENERAL DOMESTIC LICENSES FOR BYPRODUCT MATERIAL
: 18. The authority citation for Part 31 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 19. In§ 31.5, paragraph (c)(4) is revised to read as follows:
§  31.5 Certain measuring, gauging, or controlling devices. 2 (c)
(4) Shall maintain records showing compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this section. The records must show the results of tests. The records also must show the dates of performance of, and the names of persons performing, testing, insta1Jing, servicing, and removing from the installation radioactive material and its shielding or containment.
The licensee shall retain these records as follows:
(i) Each record of a test for leakage of radioactive material required by paragraph (c)(2) of this section must be retained for three years after the next required leak test is performed or until the sealed source is transferred or disposed of.
(ii) Each record of a test of the on-off mechanism and indicator required by paragraph (c)(2) of this section must be retained for three years after the next required test of the on-off mechanism and indicator is performed or until the sealed source is transferred or disposed of.
(iii) Each record that is required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section must be retained for three years from the date of the recorded event or until the device is transferred or disposed of.
2 Persons  possessing byproduct material in devices under the general license in§ 31.5 before January 15, 1975, may continue to possess, use, or transfer that material in accordance with the requirements of
  § 31.5 in effect on January 14, 1975.
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: 20. A new§ 31.12 is added to read as follows:
  §  31.12 Maintenance of records.
Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and that the microform is capable of pro-ducing a clear copy throughout the required retention period. The record may
- also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent informa-tion such as letters, stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
PART 32 - SPECIFIC DOMESTIC LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE OR TRANSFER CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING BYPRODUCT MATERIAL
: 21. The authority citatibn for Part 32 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 22. A new§ 32.3 is added to read as follows:
  §  32.3 Maintenance of records.
Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a r_eproduced copy or a mi croform provided that the copy or mi crof orm is authenticated by authorized personnel and that the microform is capable of producing a clear copy throughout the required retention period. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period.
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information such as stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
PART 34 - LICENSES FOR RADIOGRAPHY AND RAD_IATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS
: 23. The authority citation for Part 34 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 24. A new§ 34.4 is added to read as follows:
§ 34.4 Maintenance of records.
Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and that the microform is capable of pro-ducing a clear copy throughout the required retention period. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent informa-tion such as stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
§ 34.24 [Amended]
: 25. Section 34.24 is amended by changing "two years" to "three years" in the next to last sentence.
: 26. In§ 34.25, paragraph (c) is revised to read as follows:
§  34.25 Leak testing, repair, tagging, opening, modification, and replacement of sealed sources.
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(c) The leak test must be capable of detecting the presence of 0.005 microcurie of removable contamination on the sealed source. An acceptable leak test for sealed sources in the possession of a radiography licensee would be to test at the nearest accessible point to the sealed-source storage position, or other appropriate measuring point, by a procedure to be approved pursuant to
  § 34.ll(f). Each record of leak test results must be kept in units of micro-curiesror
          - disintegrations per minute (dpm)!and retained for inspection by the Commission for three years after it is made.
  §  34.26 [Amended]
: 27. Section 34.26 is amended by changing 11 two years" to "three years" in the last sentence.
: 28. In§ 34.27, the introductory paragraph is revised to read as follows:
  §  34.27 Utilization logs.
-      Each licensee shall maintain current logs, which shall be kept available for three years from the date of. the recorded event, for inspection by the Commission, at the address specified in the licen*se, showing for each sealed source the following information:
: 29. In§ 34.28, paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:
  § 34.28 Inspection and maintenance of radiographic exposure devices. storage containers. and source changers.
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{b) The li~ense-e shall conduct a program for inspection and maintenance of radiographic ex~osu~ devi~es~ storage containers, and source changers at intervals not to excee~ 1.hr.ee fflDnths or prior to the first use thereafter to ensure ~roper functiDning of components important to safety. The licensee shall retain reco,-ds of tnese inspections and maintenance for three years.
: 30. In§ 34.29, ~aragrapn {c) is revised to read as follows:
§  34.29 Permanent radiogr-aphic installations.
ll:
(c) The alam system must be tested at intervals not to exceed three months or prior to the first use thereafter of the source in the installation.
The licensee shall Ntain re~~rtfs of these tests for three years.
: 31. *In§ 34.32, the introductory paragraph is revised to read as follows:
§  34.32 Operating and emergency procedures.
The licensee shall retain a copy of current operating and emergency procedures as a record until -ttie Cmmnission terminates the license that author-izes the activity for~ich the procedures were developed and, if superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change. These proceduT'~S must fo.clude -inst.Tuctions in at least t~e following: .
: 32. In§ 34.~3. ,:,aragraptis (b) and (e) are revised to read as follows:
§  34.33 Personnel monitoring.
(b) Pocket dosimeters must be read and exposures recorded daily. The licensee shall retain each ,-,econf of these exposures for three years after the record is 111ade.
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(e) Reports received from the f~lm badge or TLD processor must be retained for inspection until the Com~ission terminates each license that authorizes the activity that is_ subject to the recordkeeping requirement.
*PART 35 - MEDICAL USE OF BYPRODUCT MATERIAL
: 33. The authority citation for Part 35 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 34. A new§ 35.5 is added to read as follows:
§  35.5 Maintenance of records.
Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized'personnel and that the microform is capable of pro-ducing a clear copy throughout the required retention period. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, mus~ include all pertinent informa-tion such as stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
  § 35.27 [Amended]
: 35. Section 35. 27, *paragraph (c) h amended by changing "two years" to "three years. 11
  § 35.29 [Amended]
: 36. Section 35.29, paragraph (b) is amended by changing 11 two years 11 to "three years. 11 26
 
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  §  35.50 [Amended]
: 37. Section 35.50, paragraph (e) introductory text is amended by changing "two years" to "three years. 11
  §  35.51 [Amended]
: 38. Section 35.51, paragraph (d) introductory text is amended by changing "two years" to "three years. 11
  §    35.53 [Amended]
: 39. Section 35.53, paragraph (c) introductory text is amended by changing "two years 11 to 11 three years. 11
  §    35.59 [Amended]
: 40. Section 35.59, paragraph (i) is amended by changing "two years" to "three years. 11
  §  35.70 [Amended]
-          41. Section 35.70, paragraph (h) is amended by changing "two years" to "three years. 11
  §  35.80 [Amended]
: 42. Section 35.80, paragraph (f) is amended by changing 11 two years" to 11 three years. 11
  §    35.92 [Amended]
: 43. Section 35.92, paragraph (b) is amended by changing "two years" to "three years. 11 27
 
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: 44. Section 35.204, paragraph (c) is amended  by changing "two years" to "three years."
§  35.310 [Amended]
: 45. Section 35.310, paragraph (b) is amended by changing "two years" to "three years."
§  35.315 [Amended]
: 46. Section 35.315, paragraph (a)(4) is amended by changing "two years" to "three years."
§  35.404 (Amended]
: 47. Section 35.404, paragraph (b) is amended by changing "two years" to "three years."
§  35.406 [Amended]
: 48. Section 35.406, paragraph (d) is amended by changing "two years 11 to "three years."
§  35.410 [Amended]
: 49. Section 35.410, paragraph (b) is amended by changing  11 two years" to "three years."
§  35.415 [Amended]
: 50.
* Section 35.415, paragraph (a)(4) is amended by changing "two years" to "three years."
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    §  35.610 [Amended]
: 51. Section 35.610, paragraph (c) is amended by changing "two years" to 11 three years."
    §  35.615 [Amended]
: 52. Section 35.615, paragraph (d)(4) is amended by changing "two years" to "three years."
    §  35.634 [Amended]
-          53. Section 35.634, paragraph (c) is amended by changing "two years" to "three years. 11
: 54. Section 35.634, paragraph (f) is amended by changing "two years" to "three years. 11
    §  35.636 [Amended]
: 55. Section 35.636, paragraph (c) is amended by changing "two years" to "three years. 11
  -  PART 40 - DOMESTIC LICENSING OF SOURCE MATERIAL
: 56. The authority citation for Part 40 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 57. In§ 40.26, paragraph (c)(2) is revised to read as follows:
      § 40.26
* General license for possession and storage of byproduct material as defined in this part.
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(c)
(2)  The documentation of daily inspections of tailings or waste retention systems and the immediate notification of the appropriate NRC regional office as indicated in Appendix D to 10 CFR Part 20 of this chapter, or the Director, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555, of any failure in a tailings or waste reten-tion system that results in a release of tailings or waste into unrestricted areas, or of any unusual conditions (conditions not contemplated in the design
- of the retention system) that if not corrected could lead to failure of the system and result in a release of tailings or waste into unrestricted areas; and any additional requirements the Commission may by order deem necessary.
The licensee shall retain this documentation of each daily inspection as a record for three years after each inspection is documented.
: 58. In§ 40.35, paragraph (e)(3) is revised to read as follows:
  §  40.35 Conditions of specific licenses issued pursuant to§ 40.34.
(e) * "' *
(3) Keep records showing the name, address, and a point of contact for each general licensee to whom he or she transfers* depleted uranium in industrial products or devices for use pursuant to the general license provided in§ 40.25 or equivalent regulations of an Agreement State. The records must be retained for three years from the date of transfer and must show the date of each transfer, the quantity of depleted uranium in each product or device transferred, and compliance with the report requirements of this section.
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: 59. In§ 40.61, paragraph (c) is deleted, paragraph (d) is redesignated (c). and paragraphs (a), (b), and (c)(l) are revised to read as follows:
RECORDS, REPORTS, AND INSPECTIONS
§  40.61 Records.
(a) Each person who receives source or byproduct material pursuant to a license issued pursuant to the regulations in this part shall keep records show-ing the receipt, transfer, and disposal of this source or byproduct material as follows:
(1) The licensee shall retain each record of receipt of source or byproduct material as long as the material is possessed and for three years following transfer or disposition of the source or byproduct material.
(2) The licensee who transferred the material shall retain each record of transfer or source or byproduct material until the Commission terminates each license that authorizes the activity that is subject to the recordkeeping requirement.
(3) The licensee shall retain each record of disposal of source or byproduct material until the Commission terminates each license that authorizes the activity that is subject to the recordkeeping requirement.
(4) If source or byproduct material is combined or mixed with other licensed material and subsequently treated in a manner that makes direct cor-relation of a receipt record with a transfer, export, or disposition record impossible, the licensee may use evaluative techniques (such as first-in-first-out), to make the records that are required by this Part account for 100 percent of the material received.
(b) The licensee shall retain each record that is required by the regu-lations in this part or by. license condition for the period specified by the appropriate regulation or license condition. If a retention period is not otherwise specified by regulation or license condition, each record must be maintained until the Commission terminates the license that authorizes the activity that is subject to the recordkeeping requirement.
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(c)(l) Records which must be maintained pursuant to this part may be the original or reporduced copy or microform if the reproduced copy or microform is duly authenticated by authorized personnel and the microform is capable of producing a clear and legible copy after storage for the period specified by Commission regul~tions. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for produ~ing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. *Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures.
The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
: 60. In Appendix A to Part 40, I. Technical Criteria, the second paragraph of Criterion 8 and Criterion BA are revised to read as follows:
Appendix A to Part 40 I. Technical Criteria Criterion 8 Checks must be made and logged hourly of all parameters (e.g., differen-tial pressures and scrubber water flow rates) that determine the efficiency of yellowcake stack emission control equipment operation. The licensee shall retain each log as a record for three years after the last entry in the log is made. It must be determined whether or not conditions are within a range prescri~ed to ensure that the equipment is operating consistently near peak efficiency; corrective action must be taken when performance is outside of prescribed ranges. Effluent control devices must be operative at all times during drying and packaging operations and whenever air is exhausting from the 32
 
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yellowcake stack. Drying and packaging operations must terminate when controls are inoperative. When checks indic~te the equipment is not operating within the range prescribed for peak efficiency, actions must be taken to restore
  . parameters to the prescribed range. When this cannot be done without shutdown and repairs, drying and packaging operations must cease as soon as practicable.
Operations may not be restarted after cessation due to off-normal performance until needed corrective actions have been identified and implemented. All these cessations, corrective actions, and restarts must be reported to the appropriate NRC regional office as indicated in Criterion SA, in writing, within ten days of the subsequent restart.
Criterion SA - Daily inspections of tailings or waste retention systems must be conducted by a qualified engineer or scientist and documented. The licensee shall retain the documentation for each daily inspection as a record for three years after the documentation is made. The appropriate NRC regional office as indicated in Appendix D to 10 CFR Part 20 of this chapter, or the
    *Director, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C., 20555, must be immediately notified of any failure in a tailings*or waste retention system that results in a release of tailings or waste into unrestricted areas, or of any unusual conditions e    (conditions not contemplated in the design of the retention system) that if not corrected could indicate the potential or lead to failure of the system and result in a release of tailings or waste into unrestricted areas.
PART 50 - DOMESTIC LICENSING OF PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION FACILITIES
: 61. The authority citation for Part 50 cont1nues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 62. In§ 50.36, the introductory text of paragraph (c) and paragraphs (c)
(1), and (c)(2), and (c)(7) are revised to read as follows:
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§ 50.36 Technical Specifications.
(c) Technical specifications will include items in the following categories:
(1) Safety limits, limiting safety system settings, and limiting control settings. (i)(A) Safety limits for nuclear reactors are limits upon important process variables that are found to be necessary to reasonably protect the integ-rity of certain of the physical barriers that guard against the uncontrolled release of radioactivity. If any safety limit is exceeded, the reactor must be shut down. The licensee shall notify the Commission, review the matter, and record the results of the review, including the cause of the condition and the basis for corrective action taken to preclude recurrence. Operation must not be resumed until authorized by the Commission. The licensee shall retain the record of the results of each review until the Commission terminates the license for the reactor, except for nuclear power reactors licensed under§ 50.21(b) or
§ 50.22 of this part. For these reactors, the licensee shall notify the Commission as required by§ 50.72 and submit a Licensee Event Report to the Commission as required by§ 50.73. Licensees in these cases shall retain the records -of the review for a period of three years following issuance of a Licensee Event Report.
(B) Safety limits for fuel reprocessing plants are those bounds within which the process variables must be maintained for adequate control of the operation and that must not be.exceeded in order to protect the integrity of the physical system that is designed to guard against the uncontrolled release of radioactivity. If any safety limit for a fuel reprocessing plant is exceeded, corrective action must be taken as stated in the technical specification or the affected part of the process, or the entire process if required, must be shut down, unless this action would further reduce the margin of safety. The licensee shall notify the Commission, review the matter, and record the results of the review, including the cause of the condition and the basis for corrective action taken to preclude recurrence. If a portion of the process or the entire process has been shutdown, operation must not be resumed until authorized by the Commission. The licensee shall retain the record of the 34
 
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results of each review until the Commission terminates the license for the plant.
(ii)(A) Limiting safety system settings for nuclear reactors are settings for automatic protective devices related to those variables having significant safety functions; Where a limiting safety system setting is specified for a variable on which* a safety limit has been placed, the setting must be so chosen that automatic protective action will correct the abnormal situation before a safety limit is exceeded. If. during operation, it is determined
_that the automatic safety system does not function as required. the licensee shall take appropriate action, which may include shutting down the reactor.
- The licensee shall notify the Commission, review the matter, and record the results of the review, including the cause of the condition and the basis for corrective action taken to preclude recurrence. The licensee shall retain the record of the results of each review until the Commission terminates the license for the reactor except for nuclear power reactors licensed under§ 50.21(b) or
  § 50.22 of this part. For these reactors, the licensee shall notify the Commission as required by§ 50.72 and submit a Licensee Event Report to the Commission as required by§ 50.73. Licensees in these cases shall retain the records of the review for a period of three years following issuance of a Licensee Event Report.
(B)  Limiting control settings for fuel reprocessing plants are settings for automatic alarm or protective devices related to those variables having significant safety functions. Where a limiting control setting is specified for a variable on which a safety limit has been placed, the setting must be so chosen that protective action, either automatic or manual, will correct the abnormal situation before a safety limit is exceeded. If, during operation, the automatic alarm or protective devices do not function as required, the licensee shall take appropriate action to maintain the variables within the limiting control-setting values and to repair promptly the automatic devices or to shut down the affected part of the process and, if required, to shut down the entire process for repair of automatic devices. The licensee shall notify the Commission, review the matter, and record the results of the review, including the cause of the condition and the basis for corrective action taken 35
 
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to preclude recurrence. The licensee shall retain "ttle record of the results of each review until the Commission terminates the lic-ense for the plant.
(2) Limiting conditions for operation. Limiting conditions for operation are the lowest functional capability or performance levels of equipment required for safe operation of the facility. When a limiting condition for operation of a nuclear reactor is not met, the licensee shall shut down the reactor or follow any remedial action permitted by the technical specifications until the condi-tion can be met. When a limiting condition for operation of any process step in the system of a fuel reprocessing plant is not met, the licensee shall shut down that part of the operation or follow any remedial action permitted by the technical specifications until the condition can be met. In the case of a nuclear reactor not licensed under§ 50.21(b) or§ 50.22 of this part or fuel reprocessing plant, the licensee shall notify the Commission, review the matter, and record the results of the review, including the cause of the condition and the basis for corrective action taken to preclude ncurrence. The licensee shall retain the record of the results of each review until the Commission terminates the license for the nuclear reactor or the fuel reprocessing plant. In the case of nuclear power reactors licensed under§ 50.2l(b) or§ 50.22, the licensee shall notify the Commission if required by§ 50.72 and shall submit a Licensee Event Report to the Commission as required by§ 50.73. l°n this case, licensees shall retain records associated with preparation of a licensee Event Report for a period of three years following issuance of the report. For events which do not require a Licensee £vent Report, the licensee shall retain each record as required by the technical specifications.
(7) Written Reports. Licensees for nuclear power reactors licensed under
§ 50.2l(b) and § 50.22 of this part shall _submit written reports to the Commis-sion in accordance with§ 50.73 of t~is part for events described in paragraphs (c)(l) and {c)(2) of this .section. For al 1 l icensees the Commission may require 11 Special Reports as appropriate.
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: 63. In§ 50.36a, paragraph (a)(l) is revised to read as follows:
  §  50.36a Technical specifications on effluents from nuclear power reactors.
(1) That operating procedures developed pursuant to§ 50.34a(c) for the control of effluents be established and followed and that equipment installed in the radioactive waste system, pursuant to§ 50.34(a), be maintained and used. The licensee shall retain the operating procedures in effect as a record until the Commission terminates the reactor license and shall retain e each superseded revision of the procedures for three years from the date it was superseded.
: 64. In§ 50.48, paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows:
  § 50.48 Fire protection.
(a) Each operating nuclear power plant must have a fire protection plan that satisfies Criterion 3 of Appendix A to this part. This fire protection plan must describe the overall fire protection program for the facility, iden-tify the various positions within the licensee's organization that are respon-sible for the. program, state the authorities that are delegated to each of these positions to implement those responsibilities, and outline the plans for fire protection, fire detection and suppression capability, and limitation of fire damage. The plan must also describe specific features necessary to implement the program described above, such as administrative controls and personnel re-quirements for fire prevention and manual fire suppression activities, automatic and manually operated fire detection and suppression systems, and the means to limif fire damage to structures, systems, or components important to safety 37
 
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: 65. In§ 50.49, the introductory text of paragraph (d) is revised to read as follows:
e  §  50.49  Environmental qualification of electric equipment important to safety for nuclear power plants.
(d) The applicant or licensee shall prepare a list of electric equipment important to safety covered by this section. In addition, the applicant or licensee shall include the information in paragraphs (d)(l),(2), and (3) of this section for this electric equipment important to safety )n a qualification file. The applicant or licensee shall keep the list and information in the file current and retain the file in auditable form for the entire 9  period during which the covered item is installed in the nuclear power plant or is stored for future use to permit verification that each item of electric equipment important to safety meets the requirements of paragraph (j) of this section.
3 Basic  fire protection guidance for nuclear power plants is contained in two NRC documents:
0 Branch Technical Position Auxiliary Power Conversion System Branch BTP APCSB 9.5-1~ 11 Guidelines for Fire Protection for Nuclear Power Plants, 11 for new plants docketed after July 1, 1976, dated May 1976.
0 Appendix A to BTP APCSB 9.5-1, 11 Guidelines for Fire Protection for Nuclear Power Plants Docketed Prior to July 1, 1976, 11 for plants that were operating or under various stages of design or construction before July 1, 1976, dated August 23, 1976.
Also see Note 4.
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: 66. In§ 50.54, the introductory text of paragraph (p)(2) and paragraph (q) are revised to read as follows:
§  50.54 Conditions of licenses.
(p)  *
(2) The licensee may make changes to the plans referenced in paragraph (p)(l) without prior Commission approval if the changes do not decrease the safeguards effectiveness of the plan. The licensee shall maintain records of changes to the plans made without prior Commission approval for a period of three years from the date of the change, and shall submit, as specified in§ 50.4, a report containing a description of each change within two months after the change is made. Prior to the safeguards contingency plan being put into effect, the licensee shall have:
(q) A licensee authorized to possess and operate a nuclear power reactor shall follow and maintain in effect emergency plans which meet the standards in
§ S0.47(b) and the requirements in Appendix E to this part. A licensee autho-rized to possess and/or operate a research reactor or a fuel facility shall follow and maintain in effect emergency plans which meet the- requirements in Appendix E to this part. The licensee shall retain the emergency plan and each change that decreases the effectiveness* of the plan as a record until the Com-mission terminates the license for the nuclear power reactor. The nuclear power reactor licensee may make changes to these plans without Commission approval only if the changes do not decrease the effectiveness of the plans and the plans, as changed, continue to meet the standards of§ 50.47{b) and the requirem~nts of Appendix E to this part. The research reactor and/or the fuel facility licensee may make changes to these plans without Commission approval only if these changes do not decrease the effectiveness of the plans and the plans, as changed, continue to meet the requirements of Appendix E to this part. The nuclear power reactor, research reactor, or fuel facility licensee 39
 
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shall retain a record of each change to the emergency plan made without prior Commission approval for a period of three years from the date of the change.
Proposed changes that decrease the effectiveness of the approved emergency plans may not be implemented without application to and approval by the Com-mission. The licensee shall submit, as specified in §50.4, a report of each proposed change for approval. If a change is made without approval, the licensee shall submit, as specified in §50.4, a report of each change within 30 days after the change is made.
: 67. In§ 50.71, paragraphs (c) and (d)(l) are revised, and a new (e)(6) is added to read as follows:
§  50.71 Maintenance of records, making of reports.
(c) Records that are required by the regulations in this part, by license condition, or by technical specification, must be retained for the period specified by the appropriate regulation, license condition, or technical specification. If a retention period is not otherwise specified, these records must be retained until the Commission terminates the facility license.
(d)(l) Records which must be mai ntai ne.d pursuant to this part may be the original or a reproduced copy or microform if such reproduced copy or microform is duly authenticated by authorized personnel and the microform is capable of producing a clear and legible copy after storage for the period specified by Commission regulations. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete.records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures.
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(6) The updated FSAR shall be retained by the licensee until the Commission terminates their license.
: 68. In Appendix R to Part 50, Section III, Specific Requirements, paragraph I.3.d is revised to read as follows:
APPENDIX R -- FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR NUCLEAR POWER FACILITIES OPERATING PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1979 III.    * *
* I.        * * *
: 3.        * *
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At 3-year intervals, a randomly selected unannounced drill must be critiqued by qualified individuals independent of the licensee's staff.
A copy of the written report from these individuals must be available for NRC review and sha~l be retained as a record as specified in§ III.I.4 of this appendix.
PART 60 - DISPOSAL OF HIGH LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES IN GEOLOGIC REPOSITORIES
: 69. The authority citation for Part 60 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
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: 70. Section 60.4 is revised to read as follows:
§  60.4 Communications and records.
(a) Except where otherwise specified, all communications and reports concerning the regulations in this part and applications filed under them should be addressed to the Director of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, O.C. 20555. Communications, reports, and applications may be delivered in person at the Commission's offices at 1717 H Street NW., Washington 0.C., or 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
(b) Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and that the microform is capable of producing a clear copy throughout the required retention period.
The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required reten-tion period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
: 71. In§ 60.71, the section heading and paragraph (b) are revised to read as follows:
§  60.71 Records and reports.
(b) Records of the receipt, handling, and disposition of radioactive waste at a geologic repository operations area shall contain sufficient information to provide a complete history of the movement of the waste from the shipper through all phases of storage and disposal. DOE shall retain these records in a manner that ensures their useability for future generations in accordance with* 60.5l(a)(2).
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: 72. In§ 60.72, paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows:
§  60.72 Construction records.
(a) DOE shall maintain records of construction of the geologic repository operations area in a manner that ensures their useability for future generations in accordance with§ 60.5l(a)(2).
PART 61 -- LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE
: 73. The authority citation for Part 61 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 74. In§ 61.80 of Subpart G, paragraphs (c), (e) and (f) are revised to read as follows:
Subpart G--Records, Reports, Tests, and Inspections
§ 61.80 Maintenance of records, reports, and transfers.
(c) Records which must be maintained pursuant to this part may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform if this reproduced copy or micro-form is capable of producing copy that is clear and legible at the end of the required retention period. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures.
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{e) Notwithstanding paragraphs {a) through {d) of this section, the licensee shall record the location and the quantity of radioactive wastes con-tained in the disposal site and transfer these records upon license termination to the chief executive of the nearest municipality, the chief executive of the county in which the facility is located, the county zoning board or land development and planning agency, the State governor and other State, local, and Federal governmental agencies as designated by the Commission at the time of license termination.
{f) Following receipt and acceptance of a shipment of radioactive waste, the licensee shall record the date of disposal of the waste, the location in the disposal site, the condition of the waste packages as received, any discrepancies between materials listed on the manifest and those received, and any evidence of leaking or damaged packages or radiation or contamination levels in excess of limits specified in Department of Transportation and Commission regulations. The licensee shall briefly describe any repackaging operations of any of the waste packages included in the shipment, plus any other information required by the Commission as a license condition. The licensee shall retain these records until the Commission transfers or terminates the license that authorizes the activities described in this section.
- PART 70 -- DOMESTIC LICENSING OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL
: 75. The authority citation for Part 70 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended {42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended {42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 76. In§ 70.22, paragraphs {g), (h), {i), (j), and {k) are revised to read as follows:
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§  70.22 Contents of applications.
(g)(l) Each application for a license that would authorize the transport
.or delivery to a carrier for transport of special nuclear material in an amount
.specified in§ 73.l(b)(2) of this chapter must include (i) a description of the plan for physical protection of special nuclear material in transit in accordance with§§ 73.20, 73.25, 73.26, 73.27, and 73.67(a), (e), and (g) for 10 kg or more of special nuclear material of low strategic significance, and§
]3.70(g) of this chapter including, as appropriate, a plan for the selection, qualification, and training of armed escorts, or the specification and design of a specially designed truck or trailer, and (ii) a licensee safeguards contingency plan or response procedures, as appropriate, for dealing with threats, thefts, and radiological sabotage relating to the special nuclear mate-rial in transit.
(2) Each application for such a license involving formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material must include the first four categories of information contained in the applicant's safeguards contingency plan. (The first four categories of information, as set forth in Appendix C to Part 73 of this chapter, are Background, Generic Planning Base, Licensee Planning Base, and Responsibility Matrix. The fifth category of information, Procedures, does not have to be submitted for approval.)
(3) The licensee shall retain this description of the plan for physical protection of special nuclear material in transit and the safeguards contin-gency plan or safeguards response procedures and each change to the plan or procedures as a record for a period of three years following the date on which the licensee last possessed the appropriate type and quantity of special nuclear material requiring this record under each license.
(h)(l) Each application for a license to possess or use at any site or contiguous sites subject to control by the licensee uranium-235 (contained in uranium.enriched to 20 percent or more in the uranium-235 isotope), uranium-233, or plutonium alone or in any combination in a quantity of 5,000 grams or more computed by the formula, grams= (grams contained U-235) + 2.5 (grams U-233 +
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possession or use of this material in the operation of a nuclear reactor licensed pursuant to Part 50 of this chapter, must include a physical security plan, consisting of two parts. Part I must address vital equipment, vital areas, and isolation zones, and must demonstrate how the applicant plans to meet the requirements of§§ 73.20, 73.40, 73.45, 73.46, 73.50, 73.60, 73.70, and 73.71 of this chapter in the conduct of the activity to be licensed, including the identification and description of jobs as required by§ 11.ll(a) of this chapter. Part II must list tests, inspections, and other means to demonstrate compliance with such requirements.
(2) The licensee shall retain a copy of this physical security plan and each change to the plan as a record for a period of three years following the
- date on which the licensee last_possessed the appropriate type and quantity of special nuclear material requiring this record under each license.
(i) Each application for a license to possess and use special nuclear material for processing and fuel fabrication, scrap recovery, or conversion of uranium hexafluoride must contain, in addition to the other information required by this section, plans for coping with emergencies. 3 The licensee shall retain a copy of these plans for coping with emergencies as records until the Commission terminates each license obtained by this application or any application for renewal of a license, and each change to the plan for three years after the date of change.
(j)(l) Each application for a license to possess or use at any site or contiguous sites subject to control by the licensee uranium-235 (contained in uranium enriched to 20 percent or more in the uranium-235 isotope), uranium-233, or plutonium alone or in any combination in a quantity of 5,000 grams or more computed by the formula, grams= (grams contained U-235) + 2.5 (grams U-233 +
grams plutonium) other than a license for possession or use of this material in the operation of a nuclear reactor licensed pursuant to Part 50 of this 3 Emergency  plans shall contain the elements that are listed in Section IV, 11 Content of Emergency Plans, 11 of Appendix E to Part 50 of this chapter.
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chapter, must include a licensee safeguards contingency plan for dealing with threats, thefts, and radiological sabotage, as defined in Part 73 of this chapter, relating to nuclear facilities licensed under Part 50 of this chapter or to the possession of special nuclear material licensed under this part.
(2) Each application for such a license must include the first four cate-gories of information contained in the applicant's safeguards contingency plan.
(The first four categories of information, as set forth in Appendix C to Part 73 of this chapter, are Background, Generic Planning Base, Licensee Planning Base, and Responsibility Matrix.) The fifth category of information, Procedures, does not have to be submitted for approval.
(3) The licensee shall retain a copy of this safeguards contingency plan as a record until the Commission terminates each license obtained by this application or any application for renewal of a license and retain each change to the plan as a record for three years after the date of the change.
(k) Each application for a license to possess or use at any site or contiguous sites subject to control by the licensee special nuclear material of moderate strategic significance or 10 kg or more of special nuclear material of low strategic significance as defined under§ 73.2 (x) and (y) of this chapter, other than a license for possession or use of this material in the operation of a nuclear power reactor licensed pursuant to Part 50 of this chapter, must include a physical security plan that demonstrates how the applicant plans to
- meet the requirements of§ 73.67(d), (e), (f), and (g), as appropriate, of this chapter. The licensee shall retain a copy of this physical security plan as a record for the period during which the licensee possesses the appropriate type and quantity of special nuclear material requiring this record under each license and each change to the plan for three years after the change.
: 77. In§ 70.24, paragraph (a)(3) is revised to read as follows:
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(3) The licensee shall maintain emergency procedures for each area in which this licensed special nuclear material is handled, used, or stored to ensure that all personnel withdraw to an area of safety upon the sounding of the alarm .. These procedures must include the conduct of drills to familiarize personnel with the evacuation plan, plans and designation of responsible individuals for determining the cause of the alarm, and placement of radiation survey instruments in accessible locations for use in such an emergency. The licensee shall retain a copy of current procedures for each area as a record for as long as licensed special nuclear material is handled, used, or stored in the area. The licensee shall retain any superseded portion of the pro-cedures for three years after the portion is superseded.
: 78. In§ 70.32, the introductory text of paragraph (c)(2) and paragraphs (d), (e), and (g) are revised to read as follows:
§ 70.32 Conditions of licenses.
(c)  *    *
(2) The licensee shall maintain records of changes to the material control and accounting program made without prior Commission approval, for three years after they are superseded, and shall furnish to the Director, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555, with a copy to the appropriate NRC Regional Office shown in Appendix A to Part 73 of this chapter, a report containing a description of each change within:
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(d) The licensee shall make no change which would decrease the effective-ness of the plan for physical protection of special nuclear material in transit pre-pared pursuant to§ 70.22(g) or§ 73.20(c) of this chapter without the prior approval of the Commission. A licensee desiring to make such changes shall sub-mit an application for a change in the technical specifications incorporated in his or her license, if any, or for an amendment to the license pursuant to
  § 50.90 or§ 70.34 of this chapter, as appropriate. The licensee may make changes to the plan for physical protection of special nuclear material without prior Commission approval if these changes do not decrease the effectiveness of the plan. The licensee shall retain a copy of the plan as a record for the period during which the licensee possesses a formula quantity of special nuclear material requiring this record under each license and each change to the plan for three years from the effective date of the change. A report containing a description of each change must be furnished the Director of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555, with a copy to the appropriate NRC Regional Office shown in Appendix A to Part 73 of this chapter within two months after the change.
(e) The licensee shall make no change which would decrease the effective-ness of a security plan prepared pursuant to§§ 70.22(h), 70.22(k), or 73.20(c) without the prior approval of the Commission. A licensee desiring to make such a change shall submit an application for an amendment to its license pursuant to§ 70.34. The licensee shall maintain records of changes to the plan made
- without prior Commission approval, for three years from the effective date of the change, and shall furnish to the Director, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C.
20555, with a copy to the appropriate NRC Regional Office shown in Appendix A to Part 73 of this chapter, a report containing a description of each change within two months after the change is made.
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safeguards contingency plan procedures as a record for the period during which the licensee possesses the appropriate type and quantity of special nuclear material requiring this record under each license for which the procedures were developed and each change to the plan for three years from the effective date of the change. The licensee shall make no change that would decrease the safeguards effectiveness of the first four categories of information (Background, Generic Planning Base, Licensee Planning Base, and Responsibility Matrix) contained in any licensee safeguards contingency plan prepared pursuant to
§§ 70.22(9), 70.22(j), 73.30(9), or 73.40 of this chapter without the prior approval of the Commission. A licensee desiring to make such a change shall submit an application for an amendment to its license pursuant to§ 70.34. The licensee may make changes to the licensee safeguards contingency plan without prior Commission approval if the changes do not decrease the safeguards effec-tiveness of the plan. The licensee shall maintain each change to the plan made without prior approval as a record during the period for which possession of a formula quantity of special nuclear material is authorized under a license and retain the superseded material for three years from the effective date of the change and shall furnish a report containing a description of each change within 60 days after the change is made to the Regional Administrator of the appropriate NRC Regional Office specified in Appendix A to Part 73 of this chapter, with a copy to the Director of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards.
: 79. In§ 70.42, paragraphs (d)(l), (2), (3), (4), and (5) are revised to read as follows:
§ 70.42 Transfer of special nuclear material.
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transferor shall retain a copy of each license or certificate for three years from the date that it was obtained.
(2) The transferor may have in its possession a written certification by the transferee that the transferee is authorized by license or registration certificate to receive the type, form, and quantity of special nuclear material to be transferred, specifying the license or registration certificate number, issuing agency, and expiration date. The transferor shall retain the written certification as a record for three years from the date of receipt of the certification; (3) For emergency shipments the transferor may accept oral certification by the transferee that he or she is authorized by license or registration certificate to receive the type, form, and quantity of special nuclear material to be transferred, specifying the license or registration certificate number, issuing agency, and expiration date, provided that the oral certification is confirmed in writing within ten days. The transferor shall retain the written confirmation of the oral certification for three years from the date of receipt of the confirmation; (4) The transferor may obtain other sources of information compiled by a reporting service from official records of the Commission or the licensing agency of an Agreement State as to the identity of licensees and the scope and expiration dates of licenses and registrations. The transferor shall retain the compilation of information as a record for three years from the date that it was obtained; or (5) When none of the methods of verification described in paragraphs (d)
(1) to (4) of this section are readily available or when a transferor desires to verify that information received by one of these methods is correct or up-to-date, the transferor may obtain and record confirm~tion from the Commission or the licensing agency of an Agreement State that the transferee is licensed to receive the special nuclear material. The transferor shall retain the record of confirmation for three years from the date the record is made.
: 80. In§ 70.51, the paragraphs (b)(2), (3), (5), and (6), (c), the introductory text of (e)(l), (f)(2)(v), and (i)(l) are revised to read as follows:
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(2) Each record that is required by the regulations in this part or by license condition must be maintained and retained for the period specified by the appropriate regulation or license condition. If a retention period is not otherwise specified by regulation or license condition, the licensee shall retain the record until the Commission terminates each license that authorizes the activity that is subject to the recordkeeping requirement.
(3) Each record of receipt, acquisition, or physical inventory of special nuclear material that must be maintained pursuant to paragraph (b)(l) of this section must be retained as long as the licensee retains possession of the material and for three years following transfer of such material.
(5) Each record of transfer of special nuclear material to other persons must be retained by the licensee who transferred the material until the Commis-sion terminates the license authorizing the licensee's possession of the material. Each record required by paragraph (e)(l)(v) of this section must be retained for three years after it is made.
(6) Each record of disposal of special nuclear material must be retained until the Commission terminates each license that authorizes the activity that is subject to the recordkeeping requirement.
(c) Each licensee who is authorized to possess at any one time special nuclear material in a quantity exceeding one effective kilogram of special nuclear material shall establish, maintain, and follow written material control and accounting procedures that are sufficient to enable the licensee to account for the_ special nuclear material in the licensee's possession under license.
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license that authorizes possession of the material and retain any superseded portion of the procedures for three years after the portion is superseded.
(e)  *    *
(1) Maintain procedures that include items listed in paragraphs (e)(l)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), and (vii) of this section and retain each record required in these paragraphs for three years after the record is made.
(f)  *    *
(2)  *
(v) Documentation in compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (f)(2)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of this section. Each record documenting compliance with these requirements must be retained for three years after it is made.
(i)(l) Records which must be maintained pursuant to this part may be the original or a reproduced copy or microform if such reporduced copy or microform is duly authenticated by authorized personnel and the microform is capable of producing a clear and legible copy after storage for the period specified by Commission regulations. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures.
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: 81. In§ 70.57, the introductory text of paragraph (b) and paragraphs (b)(2), (3), (4), (6), (7), the introductory text of (8), (11), and (12) are revised to read as follows:
  § 70.57 Measurement control program for special nuclear materials control and accounting.
(b) In accordance with§ 70.58(f), each licensee who is authorized to possess at any one time and location strategic special nuclear material, or special nuclear material of moderate strategic significance, in a quantity exceeding one effective kilogram and to use such special nuclear material for activities other than those involved in the operation of a nuclear reactor licensed pursuant to Part 50 of this chapter, those involved in a waste dis-posal operation, or as sealed sources, shall establish and maintain a measure-ment control program for special nuclear materials control and accounting measurements. Each program function must be identified and assigned in the licensee organization in accordance with§ 70.58(b)(2), and functional organizational relationships must be set forth in writing in accordance with
  § 70.58 (b)(3). The program must be described in a manual which contains the procedures, instructions, and forms prepared to meet the requirements of this paragraph, including procedures for the preparation, review, approval, 9 and prompt dissemination of any program modifications or changes. The licensee shall retain the current program as a record until the Commission terminates the license authorizing possession of the nuclear materials.
The licensee's program shall include the following:
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months. Audits and reviews must be performed by trained individuals independent of direct responsibility for the receipt, custody, utilization, measurement, measurement quality, and shipment of special nuclear material. The results of reviews and audits* must be recorded and reported to licensee management. The 1icensee shall retain each record of a review or an audit for three years after the record is made.
(3) The licensee shall ensure that any person who contracts to perform materials control and accounting measurement services conforms with applicable requirements of paragraphs (b)(4) through (8) and (10) through (12) of this section. Conformance must include reporting by the contractor of sufficient error data to allow the licensee to calculate bias corrections and measurement limits of error. All statistical studies must be reported or references in the measurement report submitted to the licensee, who shall have access to the con-tractor1s supporting control data. The licensee shall perform reviews to determine the adequacy of the contractor 1s program and audits to verify conformance with all aspects of the program. Reviews and audits must be performed at intervals not to exceed 12 months. The results of reviews and audits must be documented and reported to licensee management. The licensee shall retain the record of the results of the licensee review and audit of the contractor 1s program for three years after the record is made.
(4) In order to ensure that potential sources of sampling error are identified and that samples are representative, process and engineering tests must be performed using well characterized materials to establish or to verify the applicability of existing procedures for sampling special nuclear materials and for maintaining sample integrity during transport and storage. The licensee shall record the results of the above process and engineering tests and shall maintain those results as a record for as long as that sampling systems is in use and for three years following the last such use. The program must ensure that such procedures are maintained and followed, and that sampling is included in the procedures for estimating biases, limits for systematic errors, and random error variances.
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(6) To ensure the adequacy of each measurement system with respect to process flows, sampling and measurement points, and nominal material compo-sitions, engineering analyses and evaluations must be made of the design, installation, preoperational tests, calibration, and the operation of each system. These analyses and evaluations must be repeated whenever a significant change is made in any component of a system. The licensee shall record the results of these analyses and evaluations and retain these records for three years after the life of the process or equipment.
(7) Procedures and performance criteria must be established for the training, qualifying, and periodic requalifying of all personnel who perform sampling and measurements for materials control and accounting purposes. The licensee shall retain as a record the results of personnel qualification or requalification for three years after the record is made.
(8) The program must generate current data on the performance of measur-ing processes, including, as appropriate, values for bias corrections and their uncertainties, random error variances, limits for systematic errors, and other parameters needed to establish the uncertainty of measurements pertaining to materials control and accounting. The program data must reflect the current process and measurement conditions existing at the time the control measurements are made. The licensee shall record this data and retain this record for three years after the record is made. Measurements which are not controlled by the
- program may not be used for materials control or for accounting proposes. The program must include:
(ll)(i) The licensee shall establish and maintain a statistical control system, including control charts and formal statistical procedures, designed to monitor the quality of each type of program measurement. The licensee shall retain a copy of the current statistical control system as a record until the Commission terminates each license that authorizes possession of the material that the system affects and shall retain copies of such system documents for previous inventory periods as a record for three years after they are replaced.
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(ii) Control chart limits must be established to be equivalent to levels of significance of 0.05 and 0.001. Whenever control data exceed the 0.05 con-trol limits, the licensee shall investigate the condition and take corrective action in a timely manner. The licensee shall record the results of these investigations and actions and retain each record for three years after the record is made. Whenever the control data exceed the 0.001 control limits, the measurement system that generated the data must not be used for material control and accounting purposes until the deficiency has been corrected and the system has been brought into control at the 0.05 control level.
(12) The licensee shall provide a records system in which all data, infor-mation, reports, and documents generated by the measurement control program must be retained for three years. Records must include a summary of the error data utilized in the limit of error calulations performed for each material balance period. The records system must be organized for efficient retrieval of program information. Each reported result must be readily relatable to the original measurement data *and to all relevant measurement control information, including
,pertinent calibration data. Records must be available for NRC inspection.
: 82. .In § 70. 58, paragraphs (b)(3), (e), (f), (h), and (j) and the introductory text of paragraphs (i) and (k) are revised to read as follows:
  § 70.58 Fundamental nuclear material controls.
(b) *
(3) Material control and accounting functional and organizational relationships must be set forth in writing in job descriptions, organizational 1
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responsibilities and authority must be in writing. The licensee shall retain this documentation as a record until the Commission terminates each license that authorizes the activity that is subject to retention of the documentation, and if any portion of the documentation is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change.
(e) A system must be established, maintained, and followed for the measurement of all special nuclear material received, produced, or transferred between MBAs, transferred from MBAs to ICAs, on inventory, or shipped, discarded, or otherwise removed from inventory and for the determination of the limit of error associated with each such measured:quantity except for plutonium-beryllium sources; samples that have been determined by other means to contain less than 10 grams U-235, U-233, or plutonium each; and reactor-irradiated fuels involved in research, development, and evaluation programs in facilities other than irradiated-fuel reprocessing plants. The system must be described in writing and provide for sufficient measurements to substantiate the quantities of element and isotope measured and the associated limits of error. The licensee shall record the required measurements and associated limits of error and shall retain any record associated with this system for three years after the record is made.
(f) A program must be established, maintained, and followed pursuant to§ 70.57(b) for the continuing determination and control of the systematic and random errors of measurement processes at a level commensurate with the re-quirements of§ 70.51(e)(5). The licensee shall retain each completed record required by the program for three years after the record is made.
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procedures as specified in§ 70.51(e)(l) and retain any record associated with the procedures for six months after the record is made; (i) Procedures for special nuclear material scrap control must be estab-lished, maintained, and followed to limit the accumulation and the uncertainty of measurement of these materials on inventory. The licensee shall retain a copy of the current procedures as a record until the Commission terminates each license that authorizes the activity that is subject to the retention of pro-cedures and, if any portion of the procedures is superseded, retain the superseded portion for three years after each change. Such procedures must include:
(j) Physical inventory procedures must be established, maintained, and followed so that special nuclear material balance and their measurement uncer-tainties can be determined on the basis of measurements in compliance with the material balance and inventory requirements and criteria specified in§ 70.51.
The licensee shall retain a copy of the current procedures as a record until the Commission terminates each license that authorizes the activity that is subject to the retention of procedures and, if any portion of the procedures is superseded, retain the superseded portion for three years after each change.
(k) A system of records and reports must be established, maintained, and followed that will provide information sufficient to locate special nuclear material and to close a measured material balance around each material balance area and the total plant, as specified in§ 70.51. As required by§ 70.51, the licensee shall retain the records associated with this system for three years after the records are made. This system must include:
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PART 71 - PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
: 83. The authority citation for Part 71 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 84. In§ 71.1, the existing paragraph is designated (a), the section heading is revised, and a new paragraph (b) is added to read as follows:
§ 71.1 Communications and records.
(b) Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and that the microform is capable of producing a clear copy throughout the required retention period.
The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for pro-ducing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
: 85. Section 71.91 is revised to read as follows:
§ 71.91 Records.
(a) Each licensee shall maintain for a period of three years after ship-ment a record of each shipment of licensed material not exempt under§ 71.10, showing, where applicable:
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(1) Identification of the packaging by model number; (2) Verification that there are no significant defects in the packaging, as shipped; (3) Volume and identification of coolant; (4) Type and quantity of licensed material in each package, and the total quantity of each shipment; (5) For each item of irradiated fissile material:
(i) Identification by model number and/or serial number; (ii) Irradiation and decay history to the extent appropriate to demon-strate that its nuclear and thermal characteristics comply with license conditions; and (iii) Any abnormal or unusual condition relevant to radiation safety.
(6) Date of the shipment; (7) For Fissile Class III and for Type B packages, any special controls exercised; (8) Name and address of the transferee; (9) Address to which the shipment was made; and (10) Results of the determinations required by§ 71.87 and by the condit-ions of the package approval.
(b) The licensee shall make available to the Commission for inspection, upon reasonable notice, all records required by this part. Records are valid only if stamped, initialed, or signed and dated by authorized personnel or otherwise authenticated.
(c) Each licensee shall maintain sufficient written records to furnish evidence of the quality of packaging. The records to be maintained include results of the determinations required by§ 71.85; design, fabrication, and assembly records; results of reviews, inspections, tests, and audits; results monitoring work performance and materials analyses; and results of mainten-ance, modification, and repair activities. Inspection, test, and audit records must identify the inspector or data recorder, the type of observation, the results, the acceptability and the action taken in connection with any defic-iencies noted. The records must be retained for three years after the life of the packaging to which they apply.
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: 86. In§ 71.97. paragraphs (c)(4), (e), and (f)(2) are revised to read as fol lows:
§ 71.97 Advance notification of shipment of nuclear waste.
(c)  *        *.
(4) The licensee shall retain a copy of the notification as a record for three years.
(e) Revision notice. A licensee who finds that schedule information previously furnished to a governor or governor's designee in accordance with this section will not be met, shall telephone a responsible individual in the office of the governor ~f the State or of the governor's rlesignee and inform that individual of the extent of the delay beyond the schedule originally reported. The licensee shall maintain a record of the name of the individual contacted for three years.
(f)  *        *
(2)  The licensee-shall state in the notice that it is a cancellation and shall identify the advance notification which is being cancelled. The licensee sha 11 retain a copy of the notice as a record for three years.
: 87. In§ 71.101, ~aragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:
Subpart H-Quality Assurance
§ 71.101 Quality assurance requirements.
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(b) Each licensee shall establish, maintain, and execute a quality assurance program satisfying each of the applicable criteria of§§ 71.101 through 71.137 of this subpart and satisfying any specific provisions that are applicable to the licensee 1 s activities, including procurement of packaging.
The licensee shall apply each of the applicable criteria in a graded approach, i.e., to an extent that is consistent with its importance to safety.
: 88. In§ 71.105, paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows:
§ 71.105 Quality assurance program.
(a) The licensee shall establish, at the earliest practicable time, "consistent with the schedule for accomplishing the activities, a quality assur-ance program that complies with the requirements of§§ 71.101 through 71.137 of this subpart. The licensee shall document the quality assurance program by written procedures or instructions and shall carry out the program in accordance with those procedures throughout the period during which packaging is used. The licensee shall identify the material and components to be covered by the quality assurance program, the major organizations participating in the program, and the designated functions of these organizations.
: 89. Section 71.135 is revised to read as follows:
§ 71.135 Quality assurance records.
The licensee shall maintain sufficient written records to describe the activities affecting quality. The records must include the instructions, pro-cedures, and drawings required by§ 71.111 to prescribe quality assurance acti-vities *and must include closely related specifications such as required quali-fications of personnel, procedures, and equipment. The records must include
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duration, location, and assigned responsibility. The licensee shall retain these records for three years beyond the date when the licensee last engages in the activity for which the quality assurance program was developed. If any portion of the written procedures or instructions is superseded, the licensee shall retain the superseded material for three years after it is superseded.
PART 73 - PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF PLANTS AND MATERIALS
: 90. The authority citation for Part 73 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 91. In§ 73.24, paragraph (b)(l) is revised to read as follows:
§ 73.24 Prohibitions.
(b)  *    *
(1) The licensee shall confirm and log the arrival at the final destina-tion of each individual shipment and retain the log for three years from the date of the last entry in the log. The licensee shall also schedule shipments to ensure that the total quantity for two or more shipments in transit at the same time does not equal or exceed the formula quantity, or
: 92. In§ 73.26, paragraphs (c)(l)(ii) and (2), the introductory text of paragraph (d)(3), and paragraphs (d)(4) and (e)(l) are revised to read as follows:
§  73.26 Transportation physical protection systems, subsystems, components, and procedures.
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(c)
(1)
(ii) The shipment must be protected at all times within the geographical limits of the United States as provided in this section and§§ 73.25 and 73.27.
The licensee shall retain each record required by these sections for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license authorizing the licensee to ship this mate-rial, and superseded material for three years after each change.
(2) A licensee who exports a formula quantity of strategic special nuclear material shall comply with the requirements of this section and§§ 73.25 and 73.27, as applicable, up to the first point where the shipment is taken off the transport outside the United States. The licensee shall retain each record required by these sections for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license authoriz-ing the licensee to export this material, and superseded material for three years after each change.
(d)
(3) The licensee or the licensee's agen~ shall establish, maintain, and follow a written management system to provide for the development, revision, implementation, and enforcement of transportation physical protection procedures.
The licensee or the agent shall retain as a record the current management system for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under the license for which the system was developed and, if any portion of the system is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change. The system shall include:
(4) Neither the licensee nor the licensee's agent shall permit an indivi-dual to act as an escort or other security organization member unless the individual has been trained, equipped, and qualified to perform each assigned 65
 
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security job duty in accordance with Appendix B, of this part, "General Criteria for Security Personnel." Upon the request of an authorized repre-sentative of the Commission, the licensee or the agent shall demonstrate the ability of the physical security personnel to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities. Armed escorts shall requalify in accordance with Appendix B to this part at least every 12 months. Each requalification must be documented. The licensee or the agent shall retain documentation of the initial qualification for the term of employment and of each requalification as a record for three years from the date of the requalification.
(e) Contingency and Response Plans and Procedures. (1) The licensee or the licensee's agent shall establish, maintain, and follow a written safeguards contingency plan for dealing with threats, thefts, and radiological sabotage related to strategic special nuclear material in transit subject to the pro-visions of this section. This safeguards contingency plan must be in accordance with the criteria in Appendix C to this part, "Licensee Safeguards Contingency Plan. 11 The licensee or the agent shall retain the contingency plan as a record for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license for which the plan is used and superseded material for three years after each change.
: 93. In§ 73.37, paragraphs (b)(2), (b)(5), and the introductory text of paragraph (b)(3) are revised to read as follows:
§ 73.37 Requirements for physical protection of irradiated reactor fuel in transit.
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(2) Include and retain a copy of current procedures for coping with cir-cumstances that threaten deliberate damage to a spent fuel shipment and with other safeguards emergencies as a record for three years after the close of per-
  ~od for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license for which the procedures were developed and, if any portion of the proce-dures is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change.
(3) Include instructions for each escort and retain a copy of the current instructions as a record for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license that author-izes the activity that requires the instruction and retain any superseded mate-
  'rial for three years after each change .. The instructions must direct that, upon detection of the abnormal presence of unauthorized persons, vehicles, or vessels in the vicinity of a spent fuel shipment or upon detection of a deliberately induced situation that has the potential for damaging a spent fuel shipment, the escort will:
(5) Provide for maintenance of a written log by the escorts and communi-cations center personnel for each spent fuel shipment, which will include information describing the shipment and significant events that occur during the shipment, and will be available for review by authorized NRC personnel for
-  a period of at least three years following completion of the shipment.
: 94. In§ 73.40, paragraphs (b), (c)(2), and (d) are revised to read as follows:
  § 73.40 Physical protection:    General requirements at fixed sites.
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accordance with the criteria set forth in Appendix C to this part. The licensee shall retain the current plan as a record until the Commission terminates the license for which the plan was developed and, if any portion of the plan is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change.
The safeguards contingency plan must include plans for dealing with threats, thefts, and radiological sabotage relating to nuclear facilities licensed under Part 50 or to the possession of special nuclear material licensed under Part 70 of this chapter. Each licensee subject to the requirements of this paragraph shall submit to the Commission for approval the first four categories of infor-mation contained in the safeguards contingency plan. (The first four cate-gories of information, as set forth in Appendix C to this part, are Background, Generic Planning Base, Licensee Planning Base, and Responsibility Matrix. The fifth category of information, Procedures, does not have to be submitted for approval.) 1 The plan becomes effective and must be followed by the licensee 30 days after approval by the Commission.
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(2) Detailed procedures developed according to Appendix C to this part available at the licensee's site. The licensee shall retain a copy of the current procedures as a record until the Commission terminates the license for which the procedures were developed and, if any portion of the procedures is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change,
- and (d) The licensee shall provide for the implementation, revision, and maintenance of this safeguards contingency plan. To this end, the licensee 1 Licen~ees  subject to§ 73.55 may modify their physical security plans to incor-porate contingency plan information specified in Appendix C to this part. A physical security plan that contains all the information required in both
    § 73.55 and Appendix C to Part 73 satisfies the requirement for a contingency plan.
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shall provide for a review at least every twelve months of the safeguards contingency plan by individuals independent of both security program management and personnel who have direct responsibility for implementation of the security program. The review must include a review and audit of safeguards contingency procedures and practices, an audit of the security system testing and mainte-nance program, and a test of the safeguards system along with commitments established for response by local law enforcement authorities. The results of the review and audit, along with recommendations for improvements must be docu-mented, reported to the licensee's corporate and plant management, and kept available at the plant for inspection for a period of three years from the date of the review or audit.
: 95. In§ 73.46, paragraphs (b)(3)(i), (b)(4), (d)(3), (d)(l0), (d)(13),
(h)(l), and (h)(2) are revised to read as follows:
§  73.46 Fixed site physical protection systems, subsystems, components, and procedures.
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(i) Written security procedures that document the structure of the secur-ity organization and detail the duties of guards, watchmen, and other individuals responsible for security. The licensee shall retain a copy of the current pro-cedures as a record until the Commission terminates the license for which they were developed and, if any portion of the procedures is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change; (4) The licensee may not permit an individual to act as a guard, watchman, armed response person, or other member of the security organization unless the individual has been trained, equipped, and qualified to perform each assigned 69
 
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security job duty in accordance with Appendix B to this part 11 General Criteria for Security Personnel. 11 Upon the request of an authorized representative of the Commission, the licensee shall demonstrate the ability of the physical secu-rity personnel, whether licensee or contractor employees, to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities. Each guard, watchman, armed response person, or other member of the security organization, whether a licensee or contractor employee, shall requalify in accordance with Appendix B to this part at least every 12 months. This requalification must be documented. The lic-ensee shall retain the documentation of each requalification as a record for three years after the requalification.
(d)
(3) The licensee shall establish and follow written procedures that will permit access control personnel to identify those vehicles that are authorized and those materials that are not authorized entry to protected, material access, and vital areas. The licensee shall retain a copy of the current procedures as a record until the Commission terminates each license for which the procedures were developed and, if any portion of the procedures is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change.
(10) Before exiting from a material access area, containers of contam-inated wastes must be drum scanned and tamper sealed by at least two individ-uals, working and recording their findings as a team, who do not have access to material processing and storage areas. The licensee shall retain the records of these findings for three years after the record is made.
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escort is required. In addition, the individual shall be required to register his or her name, date, time, purpose of visit and employment affiliation, citi-zenship, and name of the individual to be visited in a log. The licensee shall retain each log as a record for three years after the last entry is made in the log.
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(1) The licensee shall have a safeguards contingency plan for dealing with threats, thefts, and radiological sabotage related to the strategic special nuclear material and nuclear facilities subject to the provisions of this section. Safeguards contingency plans must be in accordance with the criteria in Appendix C to this part, 11 Licensee Safeguards Contingency Plans. 11 Contingency plans must include, but need not be limited to, the response requirements in paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(5) of this section. The licensee shall retain a copy of the current safeguards contingency plan as a record until the Commission terminates the license and, if any portion of the plan is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change.
(2) The licensee shall establish and document response arrangements that have been made with local law enforcement authorities. The licensee shall
- retain documentation of the current arrangements as a record until the Commission terminates each license requiring the arrangements and, if any arrangement is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change.
: 96. In§ 73.50, paragraphs (a)(3) and (4), (c)(5), and (g)(l) and (2) are revised to read as follows:
  § 73.50 Requirements for physical protection of licensed activities.
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(3) The licensee shall establish, maintain, and follow written security procedures that document the structure of the security organization and detail the duties of guards, watchmen, and other individuals responsible for security.
The licensee shall retain a copy of the current procedures as a record until the Commission terminates each license for which the procedures were developed and, if any portion of the procedures is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change.
(4) The licensee may not permit an individual to act as a guard, watch-man, armed response person, or other member of the security organization unless the individual has been trained, equipped, and qualified to perform each assigned security job duty in accordance with Appendix B, 11 General Criteria for Security Personnel, 11 to this part. Upon the request of an authorized represen-tative of the Commission, the licensee shall demonstrate the ability of the physical security personnel to carry out their assigned duties and responsibi-lities. Each guard, watchman, armed response person, and other member of the security organization shall requalify in accordance with Appendix B to this part at least every 12 months. This requalification must be documented. The licensee shall retain the documentation of each requalification as a record for three years after the requalification.
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(5) Individuals not employed by the licensee must be escorted by a watch-man, or other individual designated by the licensee, while in a protected area and must be badged to indicate that an escort is required. In addition, the licensee shall require that each individual not employed by the licensee register his or her name, date, time, purpose of visit, employment affiliation, citizen-ship, name and badge number of the escort, and name of the individual to be visited. The licensee shall retain the register of information for three years after the last.entry is made in the register. Except for a driver of a delivery or service vehicle, an individual not employed by the licensee who requires 72
 
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frequent and extended access to a protected area or a vital area need not be escorted if the individual is provided with a picture badge, which the individ-ual must receive upon entrance into the protected area and return each time he or she leaves the protected area, that indicates (i) nonemployee-no escort required, (ii) areas to which access is authorized, and (iii) the period for which access has been authorized.
(g) Response requirement. (1) The licensee shall have a safeguards contingency plan for dealing with threats, thefts, and radiological sabotage related to the special nuclear material and nuclear facilities subject to the provisions of this section. Safeguards contingency plans must be in accordance with the criteria in Appendix C to this part, "Licensee Safeguards Contingency Plans." The licensee shall retain a copy of the plan and each change to the plan as a record until the Commission terminates each license for which the plan was developed and retain the superseded materials for three years after each change.
(2) The licensee shall establish and document liaison with law enforcement authorities. The licensee shall retain the documentation of the current liaison as a record until the Commission terminates each license for which the liaison was developed and, if any portion of the liaison documen-tation is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change.
: 97. In§ 73.55, paragraphs (b)(l) and (3)(i) and (ii) and (4), (d)(G),
and (h)(2) are revised to read as follows:
§ 73.55 Requirements for physical protection of licensed activities in nuclear power reactors against radiological sabotage.
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(b) Physical Security Organization. (1) The licensee shall establish a security organization, including guards, to protect his facility against radio-logical sabotage. If a contract guard force is utilized for site security, the licensee's written agreement with the contractor that must be retained by the licensee as a record for the duration of the contract will clearly show that (i) the licensee is responsible to the Commission for maintaining safeguards in accordance with Commission regulations and the licensee's security plan, (ii) the NRC may inspect, copy, and take away copies of all reports and documents required to be kept by Commission regulations, orders, or applicable license conditions whether the reports and documents are kept by the licensee or the contractor, (iii) the requirement in paragraph (b)(4) of this section that the licensee demonstrate the ability of physical security personnel to perform their assigned duties and responsibilities, includes demonstration of the ability of the contractor's physical security personnel to perform their assigned duties and responsibilities in carrying out the provisions of the Security Plan and these regulations, and (iv) the contractor will not assign any personnel to the site who have not first been made aware of these responsibilities.
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(i) Written security procedures that document the structure of the security organization and detail the duties of guards, watchmen, and other individuals responsible for security. The licensee shall maintain a copy of the current procedures as a record until the Commission terminates each license for which the procedures were developed and, if any portion of the procedure is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change.
(ii) Provision for written approval of these procedures and any revisions to the procedures by the individual with overall responsibility for the security functions. The licensee shall retain each written approval as a record for three years from the date of the approval.
(4)(i) The licensee may not permit an individual to act as a guard, watchman armed response person, or other member of the security organization unless the individual has been trained, equipped, and qualified to perform each assigned security job duty in accordance with Appendix B, "General Criteria for Security Personnel," to this part. Upon the request of an authorized representative 74
 
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of the Commission, the licensee shall demonstrate the ability of the physical security personnel to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities.
Each guard, watchman, armed response person, and other member of the security organization shall requalify in accordance with Appendix B to this part at least every 12 months. This requalification must be documented. The licensee shall retain the documentation of each requalification as a record for three years after the requalification.
(ii) Each licensee shall submit a training and qualifications plan out-lining the processes by which guards, watchmen, armed response persons, and other members of the security organization will be selected, trained, equipped, tested, and qualified to ensure that these individuals meet the requirements of this paragraph. The licensee shall maintain a current copy of the training and qualifications plan as a record until the Commission terminates each license for which the plan was developed and, if any portion of the plan is superseded, retain the material that is superseded for three years after each change. The training and qualifications plan must include a schedule to show how all secu-rity personnel will be qualified two years after the submitted plan is approved. -
The training and qualifications plan must be followed by the licensee 60 days after the submitted plan is approved by the NRC.
(d) *
(6) Individuals not authorized by the licensee to enter protected areas without escort shall be escorted by a watchman or other individual designated by the licensee while in a protected area and shall be badged to indicate that an escort is required. In addition, the licensee shall require that each individual register his or her*name, date, time, purpose of visit, employment affiliation, citizenship, and name of the individual to be visited. The licensee shall retain the register of information for three years after the last entry in the register.
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(2) The licensee shall establish and document liaison with local law enforcement authorities. The licensee shall retain documentation of the current liaison as a record until the Commission terminates each license for which the liaison was developed and, if any portion of the liaison documenta-tion is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change.
: 98. In§ 73.67, the paragraphs (c)(l); (d)(ll); (e)(3)(iv), (e)(5), and (e)(6)(i), and the introductory text to (e)(4); (f)(4); and (g)(3)(i), (g)(4),
and (g)(5)(i) are revised to read as follows:
§ 73.67  Licensee fixed site and in-transit requirements for the physical protection of special nuclear material of moderate and low strategic significance.
(c)  *
(1)  Submit a security plan or an amended security plan describing how the licensee will comply with all the requirements of paragraphs (d), (e), (f), and (g) of this section, as appropriate, including schedules of implementation.
The licensee shall retain a copy of the effective security plan as a record for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license for which the original plan was submitted. Copies of superseded material must be retained for three years after each change.
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(11) Establish and maintain written response procedures for dealing with threats of thefts or thefts of these materials. The licensee shall retain a copy of the response procedures as a record for the period during which the licensee possesses the appropriate type and quantity of special nulcear material requiring this record under each license for which the original procedures were developed and, for three years thereafter. Copies of superseded material must be retained for three years after each change.
(e)  *
(3)  *    *
(iv) Establish and maintain written response procedures for dealing with threats of thefts or thefts of this material. The licensee shall retain a copy of the current response procedures as a record for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license for which the original procedures were developed and copies of superseded material must be retained for three years after each change.
(4) Each licensee who arranges the physical protection of strategic special nuclear material in quantities of moderate strategic significance while in transit or who takes delivery of this material free on board (f.o.b.) the point at which it is delivered to a carrier for transport shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs (e)(l), (2), and (3) of this section. The licensee shall retain each record required by paragraphs (e)(l), (2), (3), and (4)(i) and (ii) of this section for three years after close of period licensee 77
 
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possesses special nuclear material under each license that authorizes these licensee activities. Copies of superseded material must be retained for three years after each change. In addition, the licensee shall --
(5) Each licensee who exports special nuclear material of moderate stra-tegic significance shall comply with the requirements specified in paragraphs (c) and (e)(l), (3), and (4) of this section. The licensee shall retain each record required by these sections for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license that authorizes the licensee to export this material. Copies of superseded e material must be retained for three years after each change.
(6) Each licensee who imports special nuclear material of moderate strategic significance shall --
(i) Comply with the requirements specified in paragraphs (c) and (e)(2),
(3), and (4) of this section. The licensee shall retain each record required by these sections for three years after the close of period for which the li-censee possesses the special nuclear material under each license that authorizes the licensee to import this material. Copies of superseded material must be retained for three years after each change.
(f) *    *
(4) Establish and maintain response procedures for dealing with threats of thefts or thefts of this material. The licensee shall retain a copy of the current response procedures as a record for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license for which the procedures were established. Copies of superseded material must be ret~ined for three years after each change.
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(g)  *
(3)  *
(i) Establish and maintain response procedures for dealing with threats or thefts of this material. The licens~e shall retain a copy of the current response procedures as a record for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license for which the procedures were established. Copies of superseded material must be retained for three years after each change.
(4) Each licensee who exports special nuclear material of low strategic significance shall comply with the appropriate requirements specified in para-graphs (c) and (g)(l) and (3) of this section. The licensee shall retain each record required by these sections for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license that authorizes the licensee to export this material. Copies of superseded material must be retained for three years after each change.
(5)  *
(i) Comply with the requirements specified in paragraphs (c) and (g)(2) and (3) of this section and retain each record required by these paragraphs for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license that authorizes the licensee to import this material. Copies of superseded material must be retained for three years after each change.
: 99. Section 73.70 is revised to read as follows:
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§ 73.70 Records.
Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and that the microform is capable of producing a clear copy throughout the required retention period. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period.
Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall main-tain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records. Each licensee subject to the provisions of§§ 73.20, 73.25, 73.26, 73.27, 73.45, 73.46, 73.55, or 73.60 shall keep the following records:
(a) Names and addresses of all individuals who have been designated as authorized individuals. The licensee shall retain this record of currently designated authorized individuals for the period during which the licensee pos-sesses the appropriate type and quantity of special nuclear material requiring this record under each license that authorizes the activity that is subject to the recordkeeping requirement and, for three years thereafter. Copies of superseded material must be retained for three years after each change.
(b) Names, addresses, and badge numbers of all individuals authorized to have access to vital equipment or special nuclear material, and the vital areas and material access areas to which authorization is granted. The licensee shall retain the record of individuals currently authorized this access for the period during which the licensee possesses the appropriate type and quan-tity of special nuclear material requiring this record under each license that authorizes the activity that is subject to the recordkeeping requirement and, for three years thereafter. Copies of superseded material must be retained for three years after each change.
(c) A register of visitors, vendors, and other individuals not employed by the licensee pursuant to§§ 73.46(d)(l), 73.55(d)(6), or §73.60. The 80
 
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licensee shall retain this register as a record for three years after the last entry is made in the register.
(d) A log indicating name, badge number, time of entry, and time of exit of all individuals granted access to a vital area except those individuals entering or exiting the reactor control room. The licensee shall retain this log as a record for three years after the last entry is made in the log.
(e) Documentation of all routine security tours and inspections, and of all tests, inspections, and maintenance performed on physical barriers, intru-sion alarms, communications equipment, and other security related equipment used pursuant to the requirements of this part. The licensee shall retain the documentation for these events for three years from the date of documenting each event.
(f) A record at each onsite alarm annunciation location of each alarm, false alarm, alarm check, and tamper indication that identifies the type of alarm, location, alarm circuit, date, and time. In addition, details of response by facility guards and watchmen to each alarm, intrusion, or other security incident shall be recorded. The license shall retain each record for three years after the record is made.
(g) Shipments of special nuclear material subject to the requirements of this part, including names of carriers, major roads to be used, flight numbers in the case of air shipments, dates and expected times of departure and arrival of shipments, verification of communication equipment on board the transfer vehicle, names of individuals who are to communicate with the transport vehicle, container seal descriptions and identification, and any other information to confirm the means utilized to comply with§§ 73.25, 73.26, and 73.27. This information must be recorded prior to shipment. Information obtained during the course of the shipment such as reports of all communications, change of shipping plan, including monitor changes, trace investigations, and others must also be recorded. The licensee shall retain each record about a shipment required by this paragraph (g) for three years after the record is made.
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(h) Procedures for controlling access to protected areas and for control-ling access to keys for locks used to protect special nuclear material. The licensee shall retain a copy of the current procedures as a record until the Commission terminates each license for which the procedures were developed and, if any portion of the procedure is superseded, retain the superseded material for three years after each change.
100. In Appendix B to Part 73, Section I.C, E, and F and II.A, B, C, and E, and the introductory text to Section IV are revised to read as follows:
APPENDIX B - GENERAL CRITERIA FOR SECURITY PERSONNEL Criteria I.
C. Medical examinations and physical fitness qualifications--Guards, armed response personnel, armed escorts and other armed security force members shall be given a medical examination including a determination and written certification by a licensed physician that there are no medical contraindica-tions as disclosed by the medical examination to participation by the individ-
- ual in physical fitness tests. Subsequent to this medical examination, guards, armed response personnel, armed escorts and other armed security force members shall demonstrate physical fitness for assigned security job duties by perfor-ming a practical physical exercise program within a specific time period. The exercise program performance objectives shall be described in the licensee training and qualifications plan and shall consider job-related functions such 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, armed escort, and other security force member shall be documented and attested to by a licensee security supervisor.
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The licensee shall retain this documentation as a record for three years from the date of each qualification.
E. Physical requalification--At least every 12 months, central alarm station operators shall be required to meet the physical requirements of B.l.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. The licensee shall document each individual's physical requalification and shall retain this documentation of requalification as a record for three years from the date of each requalification.
F. Documentation--The results of suitability, physical, and mental qualifications data and test results must be documented by the licensee or the licensee's agent. The licensee or the agent shall retain this documentation as a record for three years from the date of obtaining and recording these results.
II. Training and Qualifications.
A. Training requirements--Each individual who requires training to per-form 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 these tasks and duties in accordance with the licensee or the licensee's agent's documented training and qualifications plan. The licensee or the agent shall maintain documentation of the current plan and retain this documentation of the plan as a record for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license for which the plan was developed and, if any portion of the plan is superseded, retain the material that is superseded for three years after each change.
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contingency plan shall, prior to being assigned to these tasks or duties, be qualified in accordance with the licensee's NRC-approved training and quali-fications plan. The qualifications of each individual must be documented and attested by a licensee security supervisor. The licensee shall retain this documentation of each individual's qualifications as a record for three years after the employee ends employment in the security-related capacity and for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license, and superseded material for three years after each change.
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 must be documented and attested by a licensee security supervisor. The licensee shall retain this documentation of each individual's qualifications as a record for three years after the employee ends employment in the security-related capacity and for three years after the close of period for which the licensee possesses the special nuclear material under each license, and superseded material for three years after each change.
E. Requalification--Security personnel 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 must be documented and attested by a licensee security super-visor. The licensee shall retain this documentation of each individual's requalification as a record for three years from the date of each requalification.
IV. Weapons Qualification and Requalification Program.
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assigned weapon(s). The results of weapons qualification and requalification must be documented by the licensee or the licensee's agent. Each individual shall be requalified at least every 12 months. The licensee shall retain this
~ocumentation of each qualification and requalification as a record for three years from the date of the qualification or requalification, as appropriate.
PART 74 - MATERIAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL 101. The authority citation for Part 74 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
102. In§ 74.31, the existing text of paragraph (d) is redesignated as (d)(l) and paragraph (d)(2) is added to read as follows:
§ 74.31 Nuclear material control and accounting for special nuclear material of low strategic significance.
(d)  Recordkeeping.
(2) Records which must be maintained pursuant to this part may be the original or a reproduced copy or microform if such reproduced copy or microform is duly authenticated by authorized personnel and the microform is capable of producing a clear and legible copy after storage for the period specified by Commission regulations. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures.
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The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
PART 75 - SAFEGUARDS ON NUCLEAR MATERIAL -- IMPLEMENTATION OF US/IAEA AGREEMENT 103. The authority citation for Part 75 is revised to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Secs. 53, 63, 103, 104, 122, 161, 68 Stat. 930, 932, 936, 937, 939, 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2073, 2093, 2133, 2134, 2152, 2201); sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
For the purposes of sec. 223, 68 Stat. 958, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2273);
the provisions of this part are issued under sec. 1610, 68 Stat. 950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201(0)).
104. The heading for§ 75.6 is revised and a new paragraph (e) is added to read as follows:
§  75.6 Maintenance of records and delivery of information, reports, and other communications.
(e) Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and that the microform is capable of producing a clear copy throughout the required retention period.
The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required reten-tion period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
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75.12, l)aragrapns (b)(l) and (4) are revised to read as follows:
  § 75.12 Communication of infonnation to IAEA.
(b)(l) A licen~ 111ily request that information of particular sensitivity, which it customarily nolds in confidence, not be transmitted physically to the IAEA. A licensee who makes such a request should, at the time the information is submitted, identify the pertinent document or part thereof and make a full statement of the *reasons supporting the request. The licensee shall retain a copy of the request and all documents related to the request as a record until the Commission tenninates tne license for each installation involved with the request or until the Commission* notifies the licensee that the licensee is no longer under the-agrff!Dent. Superseded material must be retained for three years after each change is made.
(4) If a request is granted, the Commission will determine a location where the information will remain readily available for examination by the IAEA and will so inform the licensee. The licensee shall retain this information as a record until the*Connnission terminates the license for the installation
- involved with the*'.T-equest or until
                                    . the Commission notifies the licensee that the licensee is no-longer under the agreement. Superseded material must be retained for thr-ee-years after each change is made.
106. In §  75.n,  paTagTaph'  (a) is revised to read as follows:
  § 75.21 General requirements.
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maintain, and follow written material accounting and control procedures. The licensee shall retain as a record current material accounting and control procedures until the Commission terminates the license for the installation involved with the request or until the Commission notifies the licensee that the licensee is no longer under the agreement. Superseded material must be retained for three years after each change is made.
PART 95 - SECURITY FACILITY APPROVAL AND SAFEGUARDING OF NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION AND RESTRICTED DATA 107. The authority citation for Part 95 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
108. Section 95.11 is revised to read as follows:
§  95.11 Specific exemptions.
The Commission may, upon application of any interested party, grant an exemption from the requirements of Part 95. Exemptions will be granted only if they are authorized by law and will not constitute an undue risk to the common defense and security. The licensee shall retain the documentation related to the request, notification, and processing of an exemption for three years beyond the period covered by the exemption.
109. Section 95.13 is revised to read as follows:
§  95.13 Maintenance of records.
(a) Each licensee or organization granted security facility approval under this part shall maintain records prescribed within the part. These records are subject to review and inspection by NRC representatives during security surveys.
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(b) Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Commission regulation. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform provided that they copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and that the microform is capable of producing a clear copy throughout.the required retention period.
The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for pro-ducing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
110. In§ 95.25, paragraphs (a)(3),.and (h) are revised to read as follows:
§  95.25 Protection of national security information and restricted data in storage.
(a)  *    *
(3) When protective personnel are used, physical checks of security con-tainers must be made as soon as possible after the close of each normal workday and at least once every eight hours thereafter during non-working hours. The licensee shall record the results of these checks and retain each record for three years after it is made.
(h) Unattended security container found opened: In the event that an unattended security container housing classified matter is found unlocked, the custodian or an alternate shall be notified immediately. The container must be secured by protective personnel and the contents inventoried as soon as pos-s.i bl e but not later than the next workday. A report reflecting a11 act ions taken must be submitted to the responsible Regional Office (see Appendix A, 10 CFR Part 73 for addresses) with an information copy to the NRC Division of 89
 
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Security. The licensee shall retain records pertaining to these matters for three years after completion of final corrective action.
  § 95.33  [Amended]
111. Section 95. 33 is amended by changing 11 one year" to "three years" in the last sentence.
112. In§ 95.37, paragraph (i) is revised to read as follows:
- § 95.37 Classification and preparation of documents.
(i) Document which custodian believes is improperly classified or lacking appropriate classification markings. If a person receives a document which, in his or her opinion, is not properly classified, or does not have appropriate classification markings, he or she shall immediately notify the sender and sug-gest to the originator the classification which he believes to be appropriate.
Whenever requested, this challenge of classification marking must be handled in a manner which will ensure the anonymity of the challenger. Pending final determination of proper classification, the document must be safeguarded in accordance with the procedures required for the highest classification in ques-tion. Where unauthorized disclosure may have occurred, a report in accordance with§ 95.57 of this part is required. These reports must be retained for three years after final corrective action has been taken.
  § 95.41 [Amended]
113.Section 95.41 is amended by changing 11 two years" to "three years" in the last sentence.
114. Section 95.47 is revised to read as follows:
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§ 95.47 Destruction of matter containing national security information and/or restricted data.
Documents containing National Security Information and/or Restricted Data may be destroyed by burning, pulping, or another method that ensures complete destruction of the information which they contain. The method of destruction must preclude recognition or reconstruction of the classified information. Any doubts on methods should be referred to the NRC Division of Security. If the document contains Secret National Security Information and/or Restricted Data a record of the subject or title, document number, if any, originator, its date of origination, its series designation and copy number, and the date of destruction must be signed by the person destroying the document and must be maintained in the office of the custodian at the time of destruction. These destruction records must be retained for three years after destruction.
PART 110 - EXPORT AND IMPORT OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES AND MATERIALS 115. The authority citation for Part 110 continues to read as follows:
AUTHORITY: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat. 1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).
116. In§ 110.53, paragraph (b) is revised to read as follows:
§ 110.53 United States address, records, and inspections.
(b)(l) Each licensee shall maintain records concerning his exports or imports. The licensee shall retain these records for five years after each export or import except that byproduct material records must be retained for three years after each export or import.
(2) Records which must be maintained pursuant to this part may be the original or a reproduced copy or microform if such reproduced copy or microform is duly authenticated by authorized personnel and the microform is capable of producing a clear and legible copy after storage for the period specified by 91
 
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Commission regulations. The record may also be stored in electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters, drawings, specifications, must include all pertinent information such as stamps, initials, and signatures.
The licensee shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
Dated at Rockville,Maryland, this .;day of md,i,1, 1988.
For the Nucl~ory Commission.
for Operations.
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                                                                      .OFF!CE OF SECt\ttAHY OOCKfTING & SEflVICf January 5, 1988                                                                BRANCH Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Attention:  Docketing and Service Branch
 
==Dear Sir:==
 
==Subject:==
PROPOSED RULE - RETENTION PERIODS FOR RECORDS The Supply System has reviewed this proposed rulemaking and finds that, while the intent of the Commission to clarify and simplify the record retention requirements of its regulations is commendable, this proposed* rule does not entirely meet that goal in its present form.
The lack of clearly drawn definitions for terms such as "legible" and "authenticated" is a defect in the rule as now proposed. With out definitions for terms such as these the proposed rule has the potential to create substantial confusion as licensees and the NRC staff attempt to determine what is or is not acceptable.
The four specific uni form retention periods do not take into consideration ANI/MAELU Information Bulletin 80-lA. The Nuclear Liability Insurance Records identified in this bulletin are considered essential to claim evaluation, and as such, must be maintained (retained) for the life of the nuclear liability insurance policy, plus the subsequent 10 years. This apparent deviation will have to be resolved because it affects such a large volume of records. The Nuclear Information and Records Management Association Regulations Committee is currently working on this bulletin with ANI and other appropriate oversight committees.
Additionally, we note that Item 66 of the proposed rule change, regarding Section 50.49(d) contains revised wording that would apparently make this section redundant with existing Section 50.49(j).
In the "Supplementary Information" section of the proposed rule, the NRC has stated its intent to issue a Generic Letter which would provide guidance to
* licensees for revising their Technical Specifications to conform with the rule.
It is our understanding that formal Technical Specification amendments would not be required in order to accomplish this. In the event that formal amendments are required, we recommend that the NRC waive the normal fee requirement, as such a change would be required for the sole purpose of bringing the Technical specifications in line with the revised rule.
 
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Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission PROPOSED RULE - RETENTION PERIODS FOR RECORDS Page Two Finally, we note that Regulatory Guide 10.1 has not been updated since October 1981 (revision 4).      This is a relatively long period of time considering the continuing evolution of NRC record-keeping requirements.        The importance of keeping adequate and appropriate records is a fact of life for most NRC licensees, especially utilities which own nuclear power plants. Record-keeping requirements are levied on utilities not only by NRC, but by State law, State regulators, and the Nuclear Insurance Industry. Any effort by NRC to clarify and simplify its requirements in this field is more than welcome.      However, the absence of an up-to-date single source of reference for all NRC record-keeping requirements works against successful achievement of those goals.
We would urge the Commmi ssi on to seriously consider con sol i dating its records requirements to a single location within the regulations. The advantages of this approach would include a reduced burden on NRC when updating or revising these requirements, el imi nation of redundancies and possible conflicting requirements, imp roved ability to compare and contrast NRC requirements among document types, state requirements and industry standards, and last but not least there would be a reduced burden on licensees when assessing the impact of proposed changes or attempting to implement existing requirements.
Thank you very much for this opportunity to participate in the NRC I s rul emaki ng process. The Supply System supports the NRC in its efforts to clarify and simplify its record-keeping requirements. Should you have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact me.
Very truly yours,
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: 8. Ralph Sylvia Group Vice President Detroit  6400 North Dixie Highway Edison  Newport, Michigan 48166 (313) 586-4150
                                                  ~ JAN  -5 P2 :47 December 30, 1987 NIC-87-027 4 The Secretary of the Commission
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==References:==
1}  Fermi 2 NOC Docket No. 50-341 NOC License No. NPF-43 2}  Proposed Rule on Retention Period for Records (Federal Register, Vol. 52 No. 208, dated C:Ctober 28, 1987}
 
==Subject:==
Detroit Edison's Cormnents on the Proposed Rule on The Retention Period for Records The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed to amend its regulations to establish various retention periods for a variety of records (Reference 2}
* The proposed amendments were the results of a review of the NOC record keeping requirements to determine how long the required records should be retained. The proposals are intended to reduce the overall record keeping burden, establish a definite retention period for each record that is required to be maintained, and provide a uniform standard acceptable to the NRC for the condition of a record throughout each specified retention period. The proposed rule would amend regulations in nineteen parts of Title 10 to require that certain records in these parts be retained for specific periods.
With the exception of one six month retention period, uniform retention periods of three years, five years, ten years or the life of the component, activity, area or facility are proposed to signify the system for retaining NRC records. cut of these particular four periods, three coincide with the retention periods for quality assurance records and the fourth, coincides with the period of retention of records covered by Technical Specifications.
Detroit Edison Company would like to make the following cornrrents on the proposed rule.
: 1. Amendments that affect 10CFR73. 55 and 73. 70 would require increasing retention periods for many records from one to three years. Retaining these records for an additional two years would
 
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Secretary of the Commission December 30, 1987 N!C-87-0274 Page 2 not increase the effectiveness of the Physical Security Program, rather it would only burden the organizations by increasing the volume of many records by 300 percent. The following records fall into this category.
o    Requalification Records o    Visitor Registers o    Local Law Enforcement Agency Liaison Letters o    Name and Addresses of Authorized Personnel o    Access Control Logs o    Routine Inspections and Tours o    Alarm History Data
: 2. The proposed rule does not provide firm guidelines regarding which records may be required in the future to support plant life extension or re-licensing of nuclear power plants. Do these amendments take this into consideration?
: 3. It is not clear what is meant by a "reproduced copy"? Does the proposed rule eliminate optical disk or magnetic storage for life of plant records?
: 4. The proposed rule does not provide enough guidelines regarding what is meant by "capable of producing a clear copy". Does this mean capable of producing a clear copy of necessary information, and does this allow utilization of the "best available copy" concept?
: 5. The proposed rule does not provide clear guidelines regarding records retention for the update final safety analysis reports.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Girija Shukla at (313) 586-4270.
cc:  Mr. A. B. Davis Mr. E. G. Greenman Mr. w. G. Rogers Mr. R. s. Scott Mr. J. J. Stefano USNOC Region III
 
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==Subject:==
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 Indian Point 3 Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-286 Comments on NRC Proposed Rule on Record Retention Periods for Records
 
==Reference:==
: 1. FEDERAL REGISTER, Vol. 52, No. 208, dated October 28, 1987 regarding proposed Tule on retention periods for records (52 FR 41442).
 
==Dear Sir:==
 
The NRC published a proposed rule on recordkeeping requirements in Reference 1. The New York Power Authority has reviewed the new rule and detailed comments are included as Attachment 1.
The recordkeeping requirements in Title 10 are among the most difficult portions of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to fully comprehend. Spread throughout 10 CFR, the rule uses inconsistent terminology with retention periods that vary in insignificant ways for no apparent reason. A new rule to eliminate this complexity and improve consistency is certainly warranted.
The recently proposed rule falls short of this goal.
Despite its attempt to reduce the quantity of records that must be retained, actual reductions are unlikely. The rule does not recognize that microfilm is commonly used for archival record storage. For practical purposes, the destruction of one microfilm record is impossible. While retention periods may have been shortened, they are
 
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ineffectual in reducing the volume of microfilm records.
The changes proposed do not improve the rule's comprehensibility. Retention requirements are still distributed throughout Title 10. Common requirements must be consolidated and standardized.
Complex administrative controls are still necessary to implement the revised rule. Any benefits of reduced quantity are overshadowed by the administrative effort to implement them. Simply stated, it's easier to archive everything than to determine what should and should not be retained.
The recently published proposed rule is a good first attempt to remedy some of the rule's problems. Despite these changes, the proposed changes are ineffective in reducing record volume and the rule remains inconsistent and complex.
Should you or your staff have any questions concerning these comments, please contact Mr. J. A. Gray, Jr. of my staff.
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                              *J n C. Brons Ee tive Vice President Nuclear Generation cc:  u. s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region I 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Mr. Harvey Abelson Project Directorate I-1 Division of Reactor Projects - I/II U. s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 7920 Norfolk Avenue Bethseda, Maryland 20014 Office of the Resident Inspector U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 136 Lycoming, New York 13093.
 
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Attachment No. 1 to JPN-87-o62/IPN-87-o62 NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Indian Point 3 Nuclear Power Plant comments on Proposed Rule for Record Retention Periods as Published in 52 FR 41442, October 28, 1987
: 1. Reduced Record Quantity The records retention rule defines "trigger circumstances" for determining how. long any one record need be retained. The Authority already maintains a large and diverse record collection in support of its two nuclear power plants. Designing, implementing, _and maintaining a system to accommodate the wide variety of trigger circumstances defined in the proposed rule would be complex and not cost effective.
In some cases, these trigger circumstances are external events not evident from the record itself. For example, the "date final action is taken on the matter" may be determinable only after extensive research. The cost of research and the large quantity of records involved precludes anything but cursory research. Another example is 11 3 years after the information becomes superseded." A record with this type of retention schedule might be a treated as "life of plant" record because superseding material, in many cases, is not issued as a revision to the original report. The number of these "trigger circumstances" should be reduced and they should be standardized using more easily determined criteria.
I Like the NRC and many other licensees, the Authority uses microfilm for archival record storage. Microfilming is low in cost and complies with record integrity requirements.
Microfilm also provides an economical method for reducing the volume of records and record distribution.
The proposed rule does not seem to consider this common practice. For all intents and purposes, individual microfilm records cannot be destroyed. Destruction is only practical when an entire sheet or roll can be destroyed. The alternative is to defer filming records until the "trigger circumstances" are defined (or occur) and then photograph records with a common destruction date on a single microfilm roll or sheet. This too is impractical. A record, current and active.today, could be superseded ten times during the next ten years - or, it might never be revised. Under the proposed rule, the retention period for many records could be as little as 3 years or as long as plant life. To assure compliance with the proposed rule, these records would be
 
treated as a plant lifetime record and the quantity would not be reduced.
: 2. Consistent Terminology Despite attempts to use consistent terminology in the proposed rule, terminology varies in several places. The proposed rule's language regarding "superseded material" and "changes to plans" varies and should be made consistent throughout the multi-part rule. For example, section 70.22(g) (3) of the proposed rule establishes retention requirements for safeguards contingency plans "and each change to the plan." Section 73.26(e) (1) also establishes retention requirements for safeguards contingency plans but does not mention changes to the plan, instead referring to "superseded material."
: 3. Consolidate Common Requirements Requirements common to more than one type of record should be stated in only one part of the rule. Other parts should refer to that "generic" part of the rule.
For example, requirements regarding record _legibility
("Each record required by this part must be legible throughout the retention period *** ") should be stated in one part and referenced everywhere else. This change alone would significantly reduce the complexity of the rule.
: 4. Consistent Retention Schedules Although generic records are defined for more than one license type, retention requirements vary by license type.
The Authority is unsure if these variations are intentional.
Consideration should be given to establishing one retention period for each type of record.
For example, the retention period for safeguards contingency plans varies depending upon whether the special nuclear material is in transit or at a fixed location.
(Appendix c to 10 CFR 73 defines the form and content of a safeguards contingency plan for both conditions.)    Proposed 10 CFR 73.26(e) (1) specifies a retention period of "three years after close of period licensee possesses special nuclear material" for a safeguards contingency plan while 10 CFR 73.40(b) specifies that the plan be retained "until the Commission terminates the license."
: 5. Companion Publications The effectiveness of any changes to reduce the burden of recordkeeping will depend on the quality of the companion publications - Regulatory Guides and NUREGS. These publications must consolidate essential elements of the final rule in a clear, useful form if the final rule is to actually reduce the recordkeeping burden. This is especially true for the records addressed in 10 CFR 50.7l(c).
: 6. Technical Specifications Supplementary information in the FEDERAL REGISTER notice stated that the proposed rule will "take precedence over and supersede any conflicting requirements in the technical specifications." The notice also described plans to issue guidance on how to amend technical specifications to conform to the proposed rule.
Record retention requirements do not belong in the .
technical specifications - technical specifications should be oriented towards assuring safe plant operation. The types of recordkeeping addressed in this rule are typically assigned to administrative rather than plant operations personnel. Plant operations personnel have prime responsibility for safe plant operation.
Many recordkeeping requirements are common to all technical specifications. The Authority compared the record retention requirements in technical specifications for its two nuclear plants, and one other power reactor with the NRC's standard technical specifications for boiling water reactors.
Approximately eighty-percent of the recordkeeping requirements in these four samples are very similar, if not identical.
Record retention requirements common to power reactor technical specifications should be deleted and incorporated in any new proposed record retention rule.
Any technical specification change to be applied to all power reactor licensees should also be incorporated into the NRC's Technical Specification Improvement Program.
 
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December 30 , 1987 5200-87 -02 37 Mr. Samuel J. Chilk Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
 
==Dear Mr. Chilk:==
 
==Subject:==
Request for Comments on NRC Proposed Rule on the Retention Periods for Records The staff of GPU Nuclear Corporation herewith submits comments on the subject proposed rule. Comments were requested in a October 28, 1987 Federal Register notice (52 FR 41442).
As a general comment, we concur with the NRC's intent to establish a standardized system for record retention but believe that there are two points that should be addressed.
The proposed rule states that the Backfit Rule does not apply since the "proposed rule is purely administrative in nature." However, the proposed rule adds new record retention requirements to various sections of 10 CFR Part
: 50. If the proposed rule is approved, licensees may have to revise the implementing procedures to reflect these new record retention requirements.
Thus, GPU Nuclear believes that the NRC should re-evaluate the applicability of 10 CFR 50.109, "Backfitting," to this proposed rule.
Pursuant to the above comment, if the rule is approved, the Commission should allow an appropriate period of time [e.g., at least six (6) months] from the time of approval to the effective date to allow licensees sufficient time to modify the relevant procedures and documents.
Sincerely, t~t:-
Director, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs JRT:RPJ:lt 5970f                                                        ;\cKnov!ledg<.!d by ci:J rd) . I.". ,
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8RANCli December 29, 1987 The Secretary of the Commission Attn: Docketing and Service Branch U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555
 
==Subject:==
NRC Recordkeeping Requirements Retention Period NPRM Gentlemen:
ATA members who responded to your request for comments expressed no objections to what is proposed.
Sincerely, Vern w. Ballenger Assistant Vice President -
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WRITER"S DIRECT DIAL r _ tt I(; f  TELEX: 440574 INTLAW UI t; *          'tELECOPIER: (202) 857*9946 December 28, 1987 Mr. Samuel J. Chilk Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.        20555 Attention: Docketing and Service Branch Subj:    NRC Proposed Rule on Retention Periods for Licensee's NRC Records
 
==Dear Mr. Chilk:==
 
The following comments are submitted on behalf of Arkansas Power & Light Company, Consolidated Edison Company, Duke Power Company, Florida Power Corporation, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, System Energy Resources, Inc., TU Electric, and the Wash ington Public Power Supply System.
On October 28, 1987, the Commission published a proposed rule that would amend NRC regulations in 10 C.F.R. Chapter 1 to establish a definite retention period for each record that an NRC licensee or license applicant is required to retain.                              52 Fed.
Reg. 41442. With one exception ,1/ the proposed rule would establish four standard retention periods -- three years, five years, ten years, or the life of the relevant facility, activity, component, or area -- applicable to NRC records. These would supersede all existing retention periods currently set forth in NRC regulations and would, in a number of cases, impose specific retention periods where none currently exist. The rule would also specify a uniform standard for the condition of a record, requiring that any record, whether an original, a reproduced copy or a microfiche, be "legible throughout th e retention period specified by each Commission regulation."
1/      10 C.F.R. &sect; 70.58(h) would contain a six-month retention period.
 
' r Mr. Samuel J. Chilk December 28, 1987 Page 2 We commend this effort to the extent that the Commission would clarify and simplify the record retention requirements with which NRC licensees and applicants must comply. The use of standard retention periods, recommended by the Nuclear Information and Records Management Association (NIRMA) on the basis of industry input, appear to be generally well conceived.l/
In particular, the Commission's proposal of a specific retention period (typically three years or the duration of the license) for 139 records that must now be retained indefinitely, plus four other reductions of retention periods by two years, will reduce the recordkeeping burden currently imposed upon NRC licensees and applicants. We therefore support this aspect of the amendment.
However, we cannot support the Commission's proposal to increase the record retention period in some 53 instances. We recognize the Commission's position that the additional burden in this regard would be slight,}/ and its view that the increases will be offset by the contemplated decrease in the retention periods for 143 other records. The critical inquiry, however, is whether such increased retention periods are justified with respect to all of these 53 cases, regardless of how "slight" the Commission considers the resulting increase in licensee time and expense. We urge the NRC to review its initial determination in these instances, and reassess whether such an increased retention period is warranted in every one of these 53 cases.
As proposed, the provisions of this rule would supersede any conflicting existing requirements found in licensees' technical specifications. The Commission proposes to distribute a generic letter that would provide guidance to NRC licensees in revising their technical speci f ications to conform with the rule. 52 Fed.
Reg. 41442. It is our understanding that the Commission does not intend to require that licensees formally amend their tech specs in order to reflect new tech spec record retention periods. Such a requirement (viz., that formal tech spec amendment requests be filed on every docket) would entail unnecessary time, effort and ll  Three of the uniform periods coincide with the retention periods for quality assurance records in 10 C.F.R. Parts 50 and 71; the fourth period coincides with the retention period for records covered by technical specifications. 52 Fed.
Reg. 41442.
1/  In 41 cases the retention period would be increased by one year, in 10 cases it would be increased by two years, in one case it would be increased by two and a half years, and in one case it would be increased by three y e ars. 52 Fed. Re g.
41443.
 
Mr. Samuel J. Chilk December 28, 1987 Page 3 expense on the part of NRC licensees as well as the NRC Staff.
Rather, we understand that licensees will be able to comply with the rule simply by making "pen and ink" changes to their tech specs.!/    Assuming that the Commission proposes to use this simpler mechanism to effect the necessary tech spec changes, we support this aspect of the proposed rule. To preclude possible confusion on this point, we urge the Commission to clarify this matter in the Statement of Considerations to the final rule.
With respect to the proposed "legibility" requirement, we believe the Commission should recognize that in some instances the originals of records may be only partially legible (for example, due to illegible handwriting) at the time they are received by a licensee's recordkeeping department. It may not be feasible (or necessary in order to satisfy NRC requirements) for the licensee's recordkeeping personnel to re-trace such records to their source and order that they be prepared again.
Accordingly, we urge that the term "legibility" be defined in the final rule so as to clarify that a "best efforts" standard on the part of the licensee, taking into account the intended use of the record, will satisfy the "legibility" requirement.
Finally, we do not read this proposed rule as taking any clear position on the acceptability of electronic storage of licensee records. As you may know, some NRC power reactor licensees are currently considering the use of this type of storage, either with or without hard copy backup.  (Some licensees may already use computer storage.) The final rule should contain language clarifying that the use of electronic storage for maintaining licensee records will satisfy the NRC record retention requirement.
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40306 (Nov. 6, 1986), which sets forth revisions to 10 C.F.R.
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BRAtCH December 22, 1987 Secretary of the Commission U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Attention: Docketing and Service Branch CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED RULE -
"RETENTION PERIODS FOR RECORDS" Consumers Power Company is pleased to offer the following comments on the proposed rule "Retention Periods for Records" as published in the Federal Register on October 28, 1987 (52 FR 41442).
Based on a review of the proposed rule by knowledgeable individuals, Consumers Power Company agrees with the general i ntent and scope of the proposed rule to provide uniform standards for document retention periods. However based on our review, Consumers Power Company suggests t hat the following clarification and additional information be provided in the final rule:
: 1.      The final rule should make clear that the retention periods specified in the rule are minimum requirements. Individual licensees should be allowed to specify retention periods that exceed the minimum requirements specified by the rule based solely on the needs of the individual licensee.
: 2.      Because implementation of the final rule may require changes to a significant number of plant procedure and documents, other than the plant Technical Specifications, Consumers Power Company suggests that the final rule be published sufficiently in advance of the effective date of the final rule to allow the necessary changes to be made.
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: 3. Some individuals within Consumers Power Company, who have reviewed the proposed change, have expressed a concern that because of the large number of changes involved, and the fact that these changes are scattered through out 10 CFR, it is possible that a requirement for document retention could be overlooked. Therefore, Consumers Power Company suggests the addition, in the final rule, of a cross referenced list to the document retention requirements within the whole of 10 CFR.
The cross reference should list the applicable Part and Section within 10 CFR and the retention requirement. The cross reference described above would provide all licensees with assurance that the applicable retention requirements are known and are reflected in the applicable licensee documents.
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==Dear Mr . Chilk :==
 
The NRC has proposed to amend its regulations regarding recordkeep i ng requirements to establish un iform and specific retention periods for each recordkeeping requirement.                                    52 Fed . Reg. 41 4 42 (October 28 , 1987) .                    On behalf of Gulf States Utilities , we offer the following comments.
In general, we agree with this effort to reduce recordkeeping requ irements .            We believe, however, that the Commission ' s efforts can be enhanced by adopting, rather than postponing ,        a reduction in the c u rrent lifetime recordkeeping requirements under 10 C. F . R. Part 20.
The Commission has stat ed in its proposed rule that an amendment to Part 20 was excluded because its many record retention requirements are under revision in a separate rulemaking . In our view , the pendency of the Part 20 rulemaking , which covers more than two dozen disparate areas of substantive change , should not be a basis for delaying the specific reform being achieved for recordkeeping re-quirements in other regulations .
As you are aware, the Part 20 rulemaking has been formally in progress for t wo years .                      50 Fed. Reg. 51992 (December 20, 1 985) , republished, 51 Fed . Reg . 1092 (January 9, 19 8 6). Our latest infor mation is tha t the NRC Staff does not intend to present the Commission with its latest version of the rule until late summer 1988 and the Commission will not take action until the fall .                  Therefore, even under the best of circumstances, at least another year will be unnecessarily lost .
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Samuel J. Chilk December 28, 1987 Page 2 We therefore strongly recommend that the proposed rules be amended to include the recordkeeping changes already proposed under Part 20 (51 Fed. Reg. at 1117) to provide immediate  and  uniform  relief    regarding  recordkeeping requirements.
The next area of reform should be to permit the utilization of electronic media as substitute for hard copy "records" as defined by the rules.      As you are aware, this is a matter of considerable importance to nuclear utilities and has been one of the principal points raised by industry groups. State of the art technology in recordkeeping by electronic media is certainly far enough advanced at this stage to be practically applied and would result in considerable savings to the industry. It would also vastly enhance safe storage and prompt retrieval of information.
To our knowledge, the main concerns raised about the use of electronic media have been authentication of documents and assurance against tampering. We believe that guidelines for sufficient safeguards could be established by the NRC to assure the integrity of the information.
Utilities could be required to prepare detailed procedures to assure integrity of information stored on electronic media. Reliable methods    for  safe  storage  are well established. Banking, credit and other industries which utilize electronic media for recordkeeping simply could not survive if required to maintain hard copies on file.
Certainly, the techniques adopted by these and other private or governmental entities could be successfully employed by the NRC.
In conclusion, we are gratified by the action being taken by the Commission to reduce recordkeeping requirements and we believe that greater savings and efficiency can be achieved by incorporating within the proposed rule our suggestions  for    Part  20. In  a  subsequent  phase, recordkeeping by electronic media should be permitted.
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    ~ , o.c. 20555 Attention: DocketinJ arrl Service Branch SUbject:  Crystal River Unit        3 Docket No. 50-302 OperatinJ License No. DPR-72 camments on Proposed Rule on Retention Periods for Records
 
==Dear Sir:==
 
Florida Power Corporation (FFC) has :revieowed. the pi:q>oSE!d rule issued in 52FR41442 (Octd:>er 28, 1987), whidl -would amern regulations in nineteen parts of Title 10 to require that certain records in these parts be retained for specific periods. FFC takes this opp::>rbmity to provide conunents on the subject document:
: 1.      FFC believes the Ccmni.ssion shool.d state in the statenent of Considerations to the final rule that fonnal Technical Specification Amemments will not be required to :i.nplenent these chan;Jes. We urxierstarrl the staff interxis to allow "pen arrl ink" chan;Jes to cxmfonn the Tedmical Specifications to the new retention period requiremants, without the need for filinJ fonnal ainerrlmant requests. '!he final rule should make this point very clear. "Pen arrl ink" chan;Jes to licenses or Tedmical Specifications have been allowed previously. See Final Rule: cama.mication Procedures Ane'rlments, 51FR40303 (November 6, 1986).
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: 2.      FPC believes that the statement of Considerations for the final nll.e sha.ll.d discuss the applicability of 10CFR170 fees to the suJ:rnittal of Tedmical Specification changes. Since the changes are to be the result of NRC actions, the licensee should not be responsible for any part 170 fees incurred in the review of the Technical Specifications of other licensee plans which are suJ:rnitted for review urrler this nll.e.
Please cx>ntact this office if you have any questions or conunents.
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E.C. Sinp;on, Director Nuclear Operations Site SUWC,rt
 
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A        Plense accept t:l,P-so commr:ffits, and , evise the P1*c,pc*=:ed Rule W,:*ncern1nq "Retention Periods fc11- Records" i:lpprc,p1-iately.
The reduction of many retention of record requirements to three years invites cheating, criminal activity, and ignoring rules which are sot up to protect the public.
Any criminal or thinking person knows that the problem with cheating, criminal activity, c,r any anti*-socail actic,n is that eventJally ypu will be caught. Here we have a win-win situation for the criminal. All you have to do is hide your misdeed for three years. Any 1d1ot could do that.
NDt only ls tt1is an invitation for the crimin~l who might want to hide a diversion of Eource material for what ever purpDse: sale to third world medical facilities, divers1011 tor polilJcal or te11 u, 1stic purpo~es, or attempts to fake output to 1:han;:1e for 11ndeliv1::1ed prc,duct; but also an i11vitaticin tc, thost**
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Ii-radiation planb:; have spi l le*d product in N. ,J. and 1mpte:-d to c:ovei up. I f records need c,nJ y be kept fc,r three
    ~rs, they ~,ic,u]d have gc,tten aHay with the subterfuge. The lc,ser would have been the public as the spills would never have been cleaned up. (lfStJRC LicenE?e Ni:.. 29-20777-(>j OrdPr dated Sept.
4,1987.) The exact same situation has occurred with radium for decades. CNY times Oct. 4~ 1987 Paoe 42.) These problems have c,c:c:urr::Jd outside th:i.s c:c,untry alsc,. (Phil.a. Inquirer Oct. 18" 1987. Paqe 12A) Witho11t record, many of these spills and c.c11itt:lm'lnatic,ns ~'1ould never be found. Alec, these cc,ntam1nation!i::
have c,ccurrecl much after a 11censP. vJas granted c,r ceased.
ltie Dcpr.'H t-mcmt of Energy 1.s gc,ing :intc, a byprc,d11cts irrad1at1c,n p1*cig,*3m. Pis mr:'.lny as 100 in-"'1dL:1hc,n facilities will opera~e in hJgh pop11lat1on centers. lheee facilities will contain 3,000,(h)O C't cq* mc,n:" of r*ad1ation seiL1rce .. T'he prc,babili"y and h:tstc,ry c:,f d1vel s:iuns is 1.c,ng. In Braz:i J the sc,urce material was div1->1 ted bec::ausi? it* 11 qlc1 we:>d pretty." A 3 yca1* retentic,n pf:-.ric,d for l ccc rds \JC**.1 ld      nvj l;e di veffsi c,ns and e;:pc,sures c,f the pub 1 ic.
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==Subject:==
NRC Proposed Rule Retention Periods for Records Duke Power Company Comments
 
==Dear Sir:==
 
In the Federal Register (52FR41442) dated October 28, 1987, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission published for comment a proposed rule to establish a definite retention period for each record that an NRC applicant or licensee for a materials or facility license is required to maintain. Duke Power recognizes the intent of the subject proposed rule is to establish a uniform standard for the retention of licensee records pursuant to numerous parts of Title 10. However, our review indicates that record retention pursuant to 10CFR 50. 54(p) (2) has not been ad-dressed in the proposed rule. It appears that 10CFR 50.54(p)(2) would be revised to the standardized three year period; it is now only two years.
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December 23, 1987 Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Attention:  Docketing and Service Branch
 
==Subject:==
Proposed Rule on Retention Periods for Records (52FR41442)
 
==Dear Sir:==
 
Yankee Atomic Electric Company (YAEC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the subject proposed rule on record retention.        YAEC owns and operates a nuclear power plant in Rowe, Massachusetts. Our Nuclear Services Division also provides engineering and licensing services for other nuclear power plants in the Northeast, including Vermont Yankee, Maine Yankee, and Seabrook.
We endorse the proposed changes to the record retention requirements of 10 CFR. The Commission's decision to explicitly state and use uniform retention periods will preclude licensees from storing records that in the past have been unnecessarily retained for long periods of time simply because the regulations were conflicting and/or unclear. We find that the retention periods of three years, five years, ten years, or duration of the facility have been appropriately applied to the various components, activities, and facilities of 10 CFR.
We have learned that through discussions between the Nuclear Utility Backfitting and Reform Group (NUBARG) and the NRC staff, the NRC intends to allow "pen and ink" changes to conform the Technical Specifications to the new retention periods. In light of the fact that the Commission considers this rule change "purely administrative" in nature and intended the change to represent a reduction in requirements, we urge the Commission to explicitly state in the Statement of Considerations to the final rule that a Technical Specification amendment is not required, and "pen and ink" changes are acceptable.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
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Donald w. Edwards Director of Industry Affairs DWE/jac 12/2.F/r?
 
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210 5th Avenue, New York, N.Y.10010                U') NRC'                  (212) 683-9221 December 17, 1987                                            -s7 Ile 21 P4 :22 To:  THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555 ATTENTION:        DOCKET AND SERVICE BRANCH RE:  PROPOSED RULE      11 RETENTION PERIODS FOR RECORDS 11 The Nuclear Information and Records Management Association (NIRMA) would like to thank the Commission for their considerable efforts in the development of the Proposed Rule on 11 Retention Periods for Records. 11 NIRMA was pleased to be in a position to assist in the development of this rule. The adoption of this rule will finally standardize records retention across our industry.
The NIRMA's Regulations Committee has taken this opportunity to review the Proposed Rule and has identified three areas where it was felt that some clarification or inclusion of additional date was needed:
: 1. Records retention for the total Safety Analysis Report (SAR) is not obvious and needs to be addressed.
: 2. The general statement, as it appears on the first page of the Proposed Rule dealing with Technical Specifications, "The Requirements in this rule take procedence over and supersedes any conflicting requirements presently in the Technical Specifications, 11 should be specifically addressed in Part 50.36, 11 Technical Specifications 11 , and as appropriate, referenced in other 10CFR parts.
: 3. The general statement being added to many of the 10CFR parts under 11 Maintenance of Records" should be expanded to include the new electronic medias such as computerized records and optical disks, which have become an intricate part of our industries' records management systems.
If NIRMA can be of any further assistance or if there is a need to discuss these recommendations, please let us know.
Jeronimo Medeiros President Nuclear Information and Records Management Association NIRMA 870026
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ADVANCED NUCLEAR FUELS CORPORATION 2101 HORN RAPIDS ROAD, PO BOX 130, RICHLAND, WA 99352-0130 (509) 375-8100 TELEX: 15-2878 December 10, 1987 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Docketing and Service Branch Secretary of the Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Gentlemen:
COMMENTS ON PROPOSED RULE - RETENTION PERIODS FOR RECORDS We have reviewed the proposed rule entitled, "Retention Periods for Records," which was published in the Federal Register in Vol. 52, No. 208 on Wednesday, October 28, 1987. We have reviewed the proposed rule from the standpoint of our meeting the requirements of 10 CFR Parts 70, 71, 73, 74, 75 and 110 in operating our low-enriched uranium fuel fabrication plant.          The changes to Parts 73 and 75 do not appear to affect our operation. Changes to Parts 70, 71, 73 and 110 do impact on our operation and are discussed next.
The overall impact of the proposed changes to Parts 70, 71 and 110 is that three new recordkeeping requirements are established in paragraphs 70.24(a)(3), 70.42(d) and 71.135(a), and a net increase in retention time is established in paragraphs 70.32(c), 70.22(k), 71.91(a) and 110.53(b).
The recordkeeping requirement created in paragraph 70.24(a)(3) to maintain copies of emergency procedures st ems naturally from the original regulation.            Thus, the requirement to maintain copies of emergency procedures as long as SNM is handled in an area creates no additional burden. However, the requirement to maintain copies of all superseded portions for three years is an increased burden. Since approval by NRC or notice to NRC of changes to those emergency procedures is not required, we do not understand the precedent for the requirement to maintain copies of changed portions.                We recommend that the last sentence of the proposed paragraph 70.24(a)(3) be deleted.
The requirement created by the proposed changes to paragraph 70.42(d) for a formal recordkeeping and retention program also represents an additional burden. The existing regulation requires that the licensee verify that each receiver have a valid license (or equivalent authorization) for receipt of the type, form, and quantity of SNM being transferred. To achieve that end, the licensee needs to maintain only sufficient documentation and information to verify each shipment. Any recordkeeping and record retention requirements beyond that end are not necessary.
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* Docketing and Service Branch December 10, 1987 Page 2 Consequently, we do not believe that a formal recordkeeping program is needed. We recommend that the proposed changes to paragraph 70.42(d) be deleted.
The need to maintain written records which furnish evidence of activities affecting quality was previously established in paragraph 71.135(a).
However, the proposed changes to paragraph 71.135(a) would establish two new recordkeeping requirements. The first would be a requirement that quality assurance records be retained for three years beyond the date that a licensee last engages in the activity for which a quality assurance procedure was developed. The second new requirement would be the need to retain superseded portions of any written procedures for three years.      We believe that records relating to quality should be retained only for the life of the package to which they apply.        As a result, we recommend deleting the last two sentences in the proposed paragraph 71.135(a) and replacing them with the statement, "Records pertaining to quality must be retained for the life of the package to which they apply."
We call your attention to the record retention periods altered by the proposed changes to paragraphs 7  .32(c)(2), 70.22(k), 71.91(a) and 110.53(b). In one case, paragraph 70.32(c)(2), the retention period is reduced from five years to three years. In the other three cases, however, the retention time is increased from two years to three years. While we commend the one reduction from five years to three years, we do not know of a compelling reason for the three cases where the retention times are increased.      Cur rent NRC inspect ion frequencies would indicate that retention periods of two years are more than sufficient. As a consequence, we recommend that the current two-year record retention periods for paragraphs 7  .22(k), 71.91(a) and 110.53(b) be retained.
Of additional concern are the proposed changes to &sect;74.31. The proposed rule would change the substance and nature of the recordkeeping require-ments for &sect;74.31.      fhis section is the heart of the performance oriented safeguards criteria developed for the LEU Safeguards Reform Rule. This section includes paragraph 74.31(d) as the performance criterion for recordkeeping. This original performance criterion was used in the prepara-tion of our FNMC Plan which was submitted under paragraph 74.31(b). The recordkeeping requirements of our FNMC Plan were designed to demonstrate that the requirements of 74.31(c) are being met. They are more extensive and also more properly meet the original requirements of paragraph 74.31(d) than the proposed changes. We have been under our new approved Part 74 FNMC Plan since May of 1987. Dur reviewer was not aware of, nor have we heard from our inspectors of any recordkeeping problems which would necessitate changes to &sect;74.31. In accordance with our practices, these organizations are included in the copy coverage of these comments. As a result of the above considerations, we urge that &sect;74.31 not be changed and that original recordkeeping criterion currently stated in paragraph 74.31(d) be retained.
 
Docketing and Service Branch December 10, 1987 Page 3 Although the increase in the physical recordkeeping burden imposed by the proposed change is not in itself great, the combination of the requirements of any one government agency with the requirements of all other agencies, federal, State and local must be constantly challenged or it becomes unmanageable. We, therefore, encourage you to review your proposal with the goal of achieving a reduction in records of 30 percent.
We appreciate this opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process.
Sincerely, C. W. Malady, Manager Corporate Licensing CWM:jrs cc:  EW Brach (NRC - Washington, DC) t-0 Schuster (NRC - Walnut Creek)
 
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Department of Environmental Health and Safety WRIGHT                                                                                  oou,5&#xa3; r i~ 3-2215 STAlE                                                                              USNRC Wright State University Dayton, Ohio 45435                                                              1I1 rEC -9 P1 :00 December 4, 1987 The Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 ATTENTION:      Docketing and Service Branch Re:  Proposed Rule:  Federal Register Vol. 52 No. 208 The concept of limiting the time for retention of records is certainly commendable. For our operation, the dominant period proposed for retention is "three years." Since we have not always had inspections within intervals of three years, I can envisage situations where it would be problematic for us and the inspector if certain records were destroyed shortly before an inspection. I am wondering, therefore, if it would not be more appropriate to designate a retention period of "three years or until the next inspection, whichever is longer." The destruction of records immediately after an inspection
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Vol. 52. No. 208 WednelC!lly, October Z8. U87 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER        SUPPLEMENTARYCJ\ INFORMATION: - Th e        four periods, although not ideal for contains notices to the public of the      Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) every record retention requirement.                    *t proposed issuance of rules and              regulations require that applicants and    seem to be the best cboicea for NRC
* regulations. The purpose of these notices  licensees retain a variety of records for  recorana1td1. Uniform periods were is to give interested persons an            various periods of time. Licensees must opportunity to participate in the rule reco~ended to the NRC b_y the
* making prior to the adoption of the final  also retain certain plans and procedures .l'fuclear lnformatiGn and Records rules.                                      for routine operation and- emergency        Management AHociationi NIRMA) situations and file reports of certain      based on the nuclear indusfry'siJlput to occurrences and events. The NRC has        NIRMA. 'Rtreeof                    'fo,mpeitods NUCLEAR REGULATORY                          reviewed its recordkeeping                  coinc:ide with' the. *
* on i,erioda 'for COMMISSION                                  requirements to determine how long the      quality assurance--{QA) records in-Perts 10 CFR Parts 4, 11, 25, 30, 31, 32, 34, required records should be retained. -      sp pd 71; the fourth coincides with the This proposed rule reflects the results of retdtlion.periods for recordnnch*u 35, 40, 50, 60, 81, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 95, this review. It amends text in.portions of those covered by technical and 110                                    Title 10, Chapter I, of the Code-of ,      s_peciflciaf;ions.
Federal Regulations as codified on            With re8ard to teclmical Retention Perlocla tor Records              September 30, 1986. Part 20 was            speciftCBtiom,--the NRC recognizes that
&.Ml!~i ~uclear Regula-tory                  excepted; its many record retention        technical specifications for each nuclear
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* ACTIOII: ~ rule.                            to Part 20 that was published for public    requirements that may, in some,cases, comment in the Federal Register oa.        differ from:those proposed in tais rule.
SU-ARY:      The Nuclear Regulatory        December 20, 1985 (50 FR 51992) and Commission (NRC) proposes to amend          republished on January 9, 1986 (-51 FR      The requirem~n! in .th~ ~e tcik, -
its regulations as a result of a review of                                              precedence over and supeqede any 1092). Codification of these amendments Its recordkeeping requirements to                                                      conflicting NMJW~ents.,pre~oUy in the and amendments In certain published establish *a definite retention period for                                              techrucal specification,. Th~f~. ~e proposed rules will establish uniform each record that an NRC applicant or        retention periods for all NRC Office tlf Nuclear Reactor Regulation licensee for a tnaterials or facility                                                  (NRR) intends to issue a generic letter recordkeeping requirements. NRC also license is required to maintain. The NRC                                                that would provlde''guidance to intends to conform record re.tention did not review the requirements for                                                    licensees for revialng their technical requirements in future rules to the four need, as need is addressed' in the        uniform periods proposed in thia l'llle,    specification* to conform w1t1i tlie rule exiating regulations. The rule would also                                              and would include model technical The regulations sometimes specify provide -a uniform standard acceptable    that a record be retained for a specific    specifications to follow for-achieving to the NRCfer the condition of a record    period of time. These periods vary          this conformance.
throuah~ch epecified retention            widely from one or two years to the 40-        During the course of reviewing 10 CFlt period. 11.a propoeed rule is expected to  year life of a reactor license to the      50.36. ''Technical Specifications," the reduce the\WeraD NCOrdkeeping burden      completion of decommissioning for some staff found that Ibis section does-not r NRC applicants and licensees by use    licenses. In other instances, they specify  clearly. reflect the diffelimce in
* uniform and specific retention periods  that a record be kept until the            recordk~ping and ,eportiJII or each recordkeeping requirement        Commission authorizes its disposition,      requirements for reado1'$ licensed under DATES: Submit comments by December          and in others, that it be retained          differenJ *sectiona of the regulations.
28, 1987. Comments received after this      indefinitely. Some parts of NRC            Specifically, commercial and industrial date will be considered if itis practical  regulations specify the condition of a      facilitiea are licensed under &sect; 50.21(b) or to do so, but assurance of consideration  record acceptable to the NRC                &sect; 50.Z2 and have detailed notification cannot be given except for those          throughout its required retention period;  and reportins requirements-delineated comments received before this date.        others do not.                              in &sect; 50.72 and &sect; 50.73, respectively.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to: The            This proposed rule would amend .*        Therefore, .specific cross. references to Secretary of the Commission, U.S.          regulations in nineteen perts of Title 10  I 50.72 and I 50.73 have been added to Nuclear Regulatory Commission,            to require that certain records in these    &sect; 50.36 where appropriate. Facilities Washington, DC 20555, Attention:          parts be retained for specific periods. licensed under I 50.Zl(a) for medical Docketing and Service Branch. Copies of    The rule would also provide for all parts  therapy uses and facilities licensed comments received may be examined et      of Title 10, Chapter I, the condition of a  under I 50.2t(c) for research and the NRC Public Document Room, 1717 H      record acceptable to the NRC                development activities do not have Street NW., Washington, DC.                throughout the retention period.            separ-ate sectioru1 dealing with FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:              Regarding specific retention periods,    notification and reporting. The reporting Brenda J. Shelton, Chief, Records          with the exception of one six month        .requirementa on tbe automatic safety Management Branch, Division of            retention period, at 10 CFR 70.SS(ht,      system and for theae types of reactors Information Support Services, Office of    uniform retention periods of three years,  are contained wUhia.li0.36. Accordingly, Administration and Resources              five years, ten years, or the life of the  language is beifft,added to Management, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory        component, activity, area, or facility are  &sect; 50.36(c)(l}(ii)(A) to make-it conform Commission, Washington. DC 20555,          proposed to simplify the system for        with &sect; 50.72(b)(Z){iiJ)-and Telephone: 301-49M132.                    retaining NRC records. These particular    &sect; 50.73(a)(2)(v).
 
Federal Register / Vol. 52, No. 208. / .:Wednesda'y,'.:.Odober 28, 1987. /Proposed:Rules An effort has been made to use                                        requirements forpersons:subject-to NRC . Application:of;Backfit:Ruw* 'f;!_,.:::.:
consistent terminology with regard to                                    regulations,.and the other-document will                                                                                      Th~'Comrilissl6r'l,hi~                                        :d~tlnnlriedtlili't -
paperwork throughout this multicpart                                      summarize the. record retention periods                                                                                    the backfit nile, lt'rCFR 50'.lOQ, dotisnof
* rule. For example, the term*"retain"                                      for the recordkeeping requir~lllcmts
* applyto'ijte proP,osedrule.*Tllff_'* ::*, .**** ~
conveys the idea of keeping secure or                                    contained.in NRC.regulations. These                                                                                        prop* 08_e._d*nM*isp*urely admini                                        .. *...*.. *s.tra.liv.'eJn:'*
intact and the term "m_a1'ntain"                                          compan1'on
                                                                                      .                          doc um*ents*sho;Jd                            w
* be use.f'*'        w          mi.tore, and therefore doesnot*reiiulHri continuing to ;preserye and update, in: .                                to an NRG applicant or.a 'liceh!Jee. .
* the "mcidiffoa'tiori 6f "or.ifddition'to" .. :0*,
* this case, a record. Consistency .of _                                                                                                                                                                                        - * - * - * , * * * * **
* terminology and specificity.of. .                                        Environmental Impact:Categorical                                                                                          liystem1rstructu~~.*~coin~!J,*e'!J.ls;.or*:;***
        ~=~i~~~:e:!~!~:q~;~J:~~i!~:n NRC applicant .or a licen~ee .in complyillg with these requireme.nts..
Ex;:s:c has determined1hat this proposed regulation is .the:type oh.ction facility:_~ :>-::*~~~e:'1,0, qF!,_lc$,1omJ1f!1:-* :*,
* described in categorical-exclusions 10 i:~~~:tii~i~if~~~f~~~ *
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  * : -- * * :.,.,,,_' *": *-~s;, ;*. "'.'".&deg;'. :.
* The    proposed changes in this rule                                  CFR /il.Z2[c) (l)~nd (8).Therefo.re,                                                                                    * -List of*-Subjectslitt-aO,CFll.Pad!iA,11.-"25;,:-
* result in an overall reduction.in the .                                  neither an enviionmentalimpact
* 30,,31, 82.cM.:35ti~1i0;,60,81.'7.lkD1~'Di :
                        ~,
proposing 139 specific retention periods, 0
kreecd~urc~t1po;nr;::b.ur~~d~er1!=:emuel~ts* ;frh9~m:1a!~:              :~~:=!~~1-fut;i:~~~=:!ti~
proposed regw.~Uon;                                                                      *""' .
                                                                                                                                                                                          ;this 74
:;~s:~cl_ ~ . eei~~--**:,t_*. ,:_ :~,:.~_~.t.;.
requirements; ~:**'.
primarily three years or the life-of a                                    Papel)Vork R~uctioo ActS~t.mnent                                                                                                For the.tea1Jone:eet:o.u.tin,ihe, .~.:!'>:I ,:t, {
license,.for records that now must.be                                                *                                  *                          * .i.                    *
* preamble and under the authority.of the retained indefinitely*. This ma1'or                                          This proposed rule amenurf;;*. ; *.' *.                                                                                A
* En                Ac f 54                                                                -A-d *
* information collection ~qwrements=that                                                                                        tomic *. ~~-* ~ t.:?. -1~ . * ~s.ame~ , .
duction, plus four o.ther reductions of tention p~riods by two years, offsets are subJ'ect to the,Paperw_,_ o.".k.ll. ._e.*du._ c_tion th~ .En~:Re<!i.'ganlz!l~on}\~t 11:9l..4; -
as amenaed: and 5 U;S.C. 553;,tlie'NRC
* ot e proposed,iricrease in retention. .                                  Act of        1980                44
( U.S;C. 3501 *.et,a.1~g;J. - *.                                                          ii!. prop9sing*to :4~qpt:t)it.{ollowj,Ijg~ ;~"~,: -
Periods .for 53 records: 41 cases by .one                                Requirements in eighteeq parl!'*iii~1uded                                                                                  - . d. +;, 11 10.rm,-Parts:A 11 ..,.
in this rule were assigned' ap,P1/2val - - a~~n men.., o. * ..:..,~. -*--- * ""'; ~ i ~'!(
* year, 10 cases by .two'years, .1 c;ase by                                numbers by the Office of M~}gement _'                                                                                      30, 31,:32, 34, 35, 40, 50,'60; &1,:.10; 71;.73;
        !:r~:;:a~:~          ::!!X~~r:t:;;.~            -1,case by                anq Budget as .follows: . , _ ~ -~ . * * ' *'7p; ~~;
74                    ~rid:~w:: *. :; *: , ~-., '/'":L:;;; ? :. -*
understanding of c~nl industr-y                                              Parf~150.0053; Paioftt.;..;;:J15~: .., PART 4-4.l,9~P,~R1f-11N~1$ff;J~,:,;;_;:,:* .
                                                                                          ~i~:
practices,_ ttle'increases -~!I rete~ion-... ::                          P~r,t would qot i~p~e !lllY ,a49jtit>na1:hiiden. Patt ~~7i31_~,l,~.:,,l:>4tl ~ 1 . ~ ;
or. could-\>e4'eadily accoJlJrilodated-~:, * .. . Part 34---,'.,31so:@1* J;liirl 3~15CHJ010:
P,~rt - ~ ~ 7 ; - i=EOEHAll''fi~ISTI;D,:CQM,._IOJ.1, -
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r- ._. ~-.                      --c.:  .f~).tf;:~1t' .*. * ,.
within-curr_ent-em,ipinent_1l_e_n-rl_m              * ...ati_ons_.... *._-_P*ar--'-t,:.n:.'.'_..,"_f,",*.n*'_.*'.'.._'."".*                                  1
                                                                                                                                ..>.2*_~.*-.p_-,,~--.-'_-*,~.*,*.**.*-:_._1:1,_1*-50-001
                                                                                                                                                                                  ..._~. ,* * **_ 1;,* -        1' Tlie authorl~*citation'f6rP.art'4' ,.-- " - .
and, lheref(!m,.woul~~Pr~e,nt.:Q.!>.          ....~ . . .                        .,..,....,,,,~inr,\N \.Ir ,..,-..,~
                                                                                -.Part~1.59i-01:2Z:;P.ir(&~~50--0135;                                                                                                                _ __~~-'
con_*_:tin_*~J___1.~s.*Jo;.r_*, -*.a_.--
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ,'~.-.*_..
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          '.s. ~.--~--o*~!
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ._*w.~_s:,_=:. **.*_;\.__.**..*_:__~:.::_-_*_.;.}~.:-".::;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    -* *-                  _'* ;_.::.* :.)
apprecia:bleincrease tir'b!ll,'de&#xb5;; A_ .                              . Part ~150,-0009; Part'11-.;;,m;o.-06oa:
* Authorlty:Sec:*161i'68:$tat.~~ug;.;v-,:.
paragraph describing the*fo~._..and                                      Part 73,-,,315o.:-Ooo2* *pari 7~150-0123* * --amended {42 V;S.Q., 2201)::8.ec, 201, 88 *StaL con9ition-qta ~cord ac;ceptah,~e to,the                                  .P~t 7M1~55; ~art 9 H j ~ 7 ;                                                                                              1242, as amended                  !.~,y~~;?;~H:                                      70*                      _j '
NRC for revtew is proposed for ten , -                                  *Part 110---3150--0036.                                                                                                          2* A new &sect; 4.6 is add~d to read as parts. These paragraphs are CQmparable                                        Thi                                      *c1. l h ** b *                                                                                              *                        *-
to similar_ rii-.'ov'isions currently.in. a.th.er
                                                                                      ' spropose rue: as- een: .
submitted to the Office-of Management follows: .                        .>*>:*.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                --~*,- *-
parts ohhe'!NRC regulations.          *        * * *        *.
* d        dg.              ~
an Bu et,or review an* approv.a ,                                        d                              l              &sect;4.6          MalntenanceotrecofdL*,                                ~.              ~, *. ,--.~*--* ,
Specifying clearly i.Ii. NRC regulations                                                          .. .                                                                .                            Each reco~ requir~<i'b~'~s~~-~usi' : -.
ahat records to retain~ hpw !ong to .                                        Regulatory Fl'.exil>ility Certificatfon                                                                                - be legible thro1!8hout the *reterltum" ., -,*,*
91ain em,    th        8nd    th  e 00nd1      0 ti n of a -                    . Based ,upon the information available                                                                                  period specified by:e~ch Coinirii~C?f
* record required for NRC inspection is                                    .at this stage-0f*the riilemaking                                                                                          regulafiort:*The recoro'rilay be'llie .*** -- ..
mutually beneficial to tl)e applicant or                                  proceedin~fand in accordance with the                                                                                    original or a reproduced* ~opy or'i(* * ~- -*.
licensee and to ,the NRC. The Paperw.oi:k Regu'latory* .Fle_xibility Act of 1980; .5                                                                                                                rriicroform providei:fthaHhe ~y:or ; '""
ReductioriActof1980(44tJ.S;C.-3_50let                                                                                                                                                                  * * ~                ***' th. *
* d'b" * * - **
                                          *-
* U.S_:c.:60_-'.5. (b.), a*nd. 'NRC.Size*Standar.ds                                                                        micro1oi:m isau enticate *_ y * , * **
seq.) added impetus*to the NRC'.s. * .                                                                                                                                                                              *
* 0 *--, - * * "l *a* h th                                                                  *'
* interest in the regulatory burden                                      . (50 FR50241)/the Commission hereby                                                                                        autliti~1&#xa2;~. *P;~bt&#xb5;lb_ le :anf* . t.dat -,~-~ :. ;;*,.
certifi&#xa2;s.that, if promulgated, _this ru!e ,                                                                              micro1orm.is'P~Jla e*o pro ucmg a** - *,
imposed on an applicant or a licen;ee
* will nof.liiive:a signilicalcifecofloinic.'* ,                                                                            clear c:"opy*tlirou_ghou.tthe~uhi!d ' * .
        ~:c~rd!1;~::t:~::t~~t~~gitla,tions impactupon*ifsuoitantialm&#xb5;riberof . retentibnj:ieno~;.                                                                                                                                                        <.:. -*.'.*,*' ~-:, : ~:*.: *
?(
* implementing the Paperwork Reduction . small ,.entities. ,The_ propo.sed.rule .,would
* 3. Se~ti~~-4;3.2.ls1revt~d;t~,'l'~~i Q;:: , ., *_
Act require that record retention .                                      amend p~rts of the NR,C regulations by - follows:~*.-,:>* ... ,.                                                                                                                              .                                  -*v*;"_j_
~--      requirements imposed by Federal                                                                      a:
specifying period to retain eaqh                                                                                                                                                                                          . ,; .. ,
&'-      regulation contain sp~cific retention                                    required record. The ru1e is expected to                                                                                  &sect; 4.32. *ec,inpila~ ~ _,: ~ ,:.;/~~,~:~- :
i}      periods. The NRC complies with the                                        affect most facility and materials*.                                                                              .          (a) Each reci~lei-it shall                                          k-e~p;~oords ,
  ~--
* Act'srequir.ement for-Office of..                                          licensees by reducing the re~atory                                                                                        and submiUo the responsibleNRC -
~      Management and* Budget (0MB) review                                      burden of retaining records for an                                                                                        official timely;*compl~te. ~nd accuratJ:;:~,
:l      of the information *collection                                            unnecessarily long*or indefin:ite period. - compliance.cr:~ports,~Mhe-time~,:anp;!fl,,q .
requirements-in each rulemaking. In                                      Therefore, it is not expected have:a .                                                to                                  thefo.rmandconta~,,the--,infOl'lllatio~.-, * - **
~l,    addition, two documents on paperwork                                      significanteconomic impact on any                                                                                        .that the.resp~~g~*:offitja.l~y ~,                                                                                                ..
    '*
* are being prepared for publication in-the licensee*.However, comments on.the..                                                                                                                      determine to'benec~sar-y.to-,~11_a~leitbe1-*.-
c NUREG-series: .one document will be                                          expected economic-impact of this
* official to ascertilill-whether -the:. - *
    \    based on Regulatory Guide 10.1, which                                    *proposed rule on any small entity are .                                                                                  recipient has:,r:omplie'd\9r'1s complying is a compilation of reporting                                            welcome.                                                                                                                  with this 411.lbpart: . , ,.,. "'" *                                                    --: . - ~ .. -*:: , *
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          /
 
41444              Federal Register/' Y,ol. 52, No. ,208      /  Wednesday, .October..2.8, :1001                    /-.J>r9~ed ,Rules (b) In the  case of any program i:mder      Authority: Sec. ~61.118 Stat. 1MB, as
                                              . amended (42. U.S.C. 2201 ); Sec:. 201, 88 StaL
                                                                                                      '&sect; 25.13, - ,ftecordsmmtenancl-*
which a primary recipiei:it extends
* Federal financial assistance to any other recipient, the other recipient shall also 1242. as' amended (42 u.s.c.
5841}._ .
                                                                                .                      . (blBach ,recoid reqriked by                    lhir part
                                                &sect; 11.9 [Amended]                                      must be *legible*t~out the retention submit necessary compliance reports to              7. Section 11.9 is amended by                    period.specifiedby,each-Commission the primary recipient to enable the            changing "two* years"-to *'"three years" in regulation.-:The recordmay be the .
primary recipient to carry out its              the last *sentence>
* original or a reproduced copy or a obligations under this subpart. *                                                                  . microform proVidethltirt the,copy-or *
* 8. A new &sect; tUO is added to read *as*
(c) The primary recipient shall retain follows:                              *
* microformis authentica~ by *
* each record of information needed to                                                              . authorizedpersonriel sild1hat the complete a compliance report pursuant          &sect; 11.10 Mantet1ance of recanle.                      microfurm"is capable of producing a to paragraph (a} of this section for three          Each record required by thispart must
* clearoopy~thrtmghoottherequired years or as long as the primary recipient      be JegibJe throughout the retention                  retention period; -                              *
                                                                                                                  . . . . ;;:: ~ ~-~; '.-* .
.retains the status of priinary recipient as    period specified by each Commission defined in &sect; 4.3, whichever is shorter. *                                                            &sect;25.23_:~J regulation. The record maybe the
: 4. In &sect; 4.125, the introductory text of    original m a reproduced copy or a                          is:-1n-l***~~1ext                                    is microfonn provided that the.copy or                  amendedfti; changing ..one~ to ,
paragraph (d) is revised to read as microform is authenticated by                        "three yean'"tii'the fomihsentence.
* follows:                                                                                              -,~ ' * -  -"l ,.:: !-~-::.:*:_.' - . ' '
authorized personnel and that t,li~ :*~.              &sect; 2s.as -[Amendeidl
  &sect; 4.125    Preemployment mquir1eL            microform is capable of producbig' a clear copy throughout the reqoired                        H:*1n.oJ*25,35; the last sentence of the
  *        *    *      *
* existing (ext is amended ey changing (dJ Information obtained in              retention period.                      *
                                                                                                      ''two yem" to ~ree years;"
accordance with this section as to the            9. In &sect; 11.13, paragraph (b} is ievised medical condition or history of the            to read as follows:
* PART 30-RULES OF                              GENERAL applicant shall be collected on separate                                                            APPLICA&aUTY TO DOIIESTIC .
fonns. The recipient shall retain each        &sect; 11.13 Special ~ - t o r transportation. '                '                    LICENSING OF BYPRODUCl' fomi as a record for three years from the                                                            MATERIAL date the applicant's employment ends,          *      * * *
* or, ifnot hired. from the date of                  [b) Each licensee who,        365 4ayi afh!r          15. The amhotity citation for Part 30 application. Each form must be accorded        Commission approval of the ameiufed .. _.              coritinues*toreadasfolloivs: .- -'. '- *
* confidentiality as a medical:iecord,          security plan submitted in a,ccordance with &sect; 1.1.11(aJ. transports or delivers to          -
* Autnorilr. Sec. 181.*118 Stat. .9111. as except that:
* amended (4Z U.S.C.1.2111J; Sec:. 201, 88 Stat.
            * * *
* a carrierfor transport special nuclear                .12C2, uamended 14ZU.S.C. 58tl).:
* material subject to the p~ysical *
* 5. 1n &sect; 4.121, the introdactory text or  protection requirements of l 73.20. 73.25,              - 16. In &sect;.30.34.cparagraphJg}.is revised paragraph (d) ia revised to read ea            73:2fl, or 73.27 of this chapter shall                to read as followa:
follows:                                      copfirm and record prior to shipment the
  &sect; 4.127    Existing facllltles.              name and special nuclear ~terial                  -    &sect; 30.34              Terms ancr comltio,. otllceNn.-
access authorization number of all                                                                * * -
  *      ***    *
* individuals identified in paragraph (aJ of                {g} Each licensee preparmg (drTransitionplan. In the event that      this section assigned to the shipment.                technetium-99m radiophamiaceuticals structural changes to facilities-me -          The 1icensee shall retain this record .for            from molybdeoum-99/technetium-99m necessary to meet the requirement of          three years after the last shipmen-t.is                generators shall test the generator
* paragraph (a) of this section. a recipient    made. However, the licensee need not                  eluates for molybdenum-99                            .
shall develop a transition plan setting        confirm and record the -apecial nuclear                breakthrough in accordance with forth the steps necessary to complete          material acce&s authorization number in                &sect; 35.14(bJ{4} (i) through (ivJ of this the changes. The plan is to be developed      the case of any individual for whom an                chapter. The licensee shall record the with the assistance of interested*              application has been submitted and-is                results of.each test and retain each -
persons, including handicapped persons,        pending before the NRC in accordance                  record for three years after the record is or organizations representing handi-          with paragraph (a} of this section.                    made.
capped persons, and the plan is to meet                                                              * * * *
* with the approval of the NRC.The                PART25-ACCESS-AUTHORIZATION recipient shall retain a copy of the                                                                      17. Inf 30.51, paragraph (c) is FOR UCENSEE PERSONNEL transition plan as a record until any                                                                removed, paragraph (d} is redesignated structural change to a facility is                10. The authority citation for Part 25            (c}, and paragrapha (a) and (b} are complete. A copy of the transition plan        continues to read as follows:                        revised to read as follows:
is to be made available for public                Aut1)ority: Sec. 161, 88 Stat. 948, 11s
                                                                                                        &sect; 30.51 .Record&.
inspection. At a minimum, the plan is to:      amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Still 1242, as amended(42 U.S.C. 5841).            *            (a} Each person who receives *
  *        *    *      *
* byproduct material pursuant to a license
                                                  &sect; 25.11 [Amended]                                    issued pursuant to lhe resula~ons in.lbis PART 11-CRITEAIA AND                              11. Section &sect; 2~.11.is:amimded:by . . . . part and_ Part>> 31 through 35 of this PROCEDURES FOR DETERMJNING                    changing "two years" to "~e years" in chapterccaball_keep.recprds showing lhe ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO OR                  the last s~tence*.                                    receipt. trimsfer,"ariddisposal ohuch*
* CONTROL OYER SPECIAL NUCLEAR                                                                        bypr,oc,luct,mat~l as~llows:
MATERIAL                                          12. In 25.13, the existing text is designated paragraph,{a)and a.new *                    . (t} Dielicenaeitahall retain-each
: 6. The authority citation for Part 11    paragraph,(b) is added-to.read as
* recmd,of;receipt;of byproduct material .
continues to read as follows:                  follows:                                *    **    as,long*as.the materialis possessed and
 
i.:
Federal Register / Vol. 52, No. _208 / Wednesday, October 28, 1987 / ~opqsed Rules                                                                                  41445 for three years following transfer or                                    paragraph (c)(2} of this section must be                              regulation.. The record may be the
* disposal of the material.                                                  retained for three years after the next                                original or a reproduced copy or a .
(2) The licensee who transferred the                                required tes\ of the on-off mechanism                                  microform provided that the copy or material shall retain each record'of                                    and indicator is performed or until the                                microform is authenticated by transfer for three years,after each                                      sealed source is transferred or disposed                              authorized personnel and that the*
transfer unless a spec;ifi.c-requirement in                              of._ . ,        ....                                                  microform is capable ofproducing*a another part of the-regulations in. this                            . * . (iii) Each record that is i:equired by                                clear copy throughout the required chapter dictates otherwise.                                              paragraph (c)(3) of this section must be                              retention period.
(3) The licensee who disposed of the                                  retained for three years from the date of material shall retain each record of                                      the recorded event or until the device is                            &sect; 34.24 [Amended]
disposal-of byproduct.material-until the                                  transferred or disposed of. .
* 25;-Section 34.24 is amended by Commission terminates each license ,                                  . *        **    *      *
* changing "two years" to "three years" in
      *. that*au.thorizes disposal of the material.                                      20; A new &sect; 3-1.12 is added to read as                            the nextto last sentence.
              * [b) The licensee shall retain each
* follows:                                                                  26. In &sect; 34,25, paragraph (c) is revised record that is required by the . *                                        &sect; 31.12 Maintenance of record&
to read as follows:
regulations in this part and Parts 31 through 35 of this chapter or by license                                . Each record required by this part must                              &sect; 34.25 Leak testing, repair, tagging.
condition for the period specified by the                                be legible throughout the retention                                  opening, modification, and replacement of appropriate regulation or license                                        period specified by each Commission                                  sealed source&
condition. If a retention period is not                                  regulation. The record may be the                                    *      *    .*    *
* otherwise specified by regulation or                                      originaJ  or a reproduced copy or a                                      (c) The leak test must be capable of license condition, the record* must be                                    microform provided Qiat the copy or .                                detecting the presence of 0.005 retainectuntil the,Commission *.                                          microform is authenticated by *_ .                                    microcurie* of removable contamination terminates each license that authorizes                                . authorized personnel and that the*                                    on,tlie sealed-source. An acceptable-the activity that is subject to the                                      microforni is capable of producing a                                  leak test for sealed*sources-in-the.
recordkeeping requirement.
* clear copy throughout therequirea.                                    possession of a radiography licensee.
retention period.                    .                                would,be to.test at*the nearest accessible: point to the sealed-source PART 31-GENERAL DOMESTIC                                              . PART 32--SPECIFIC DOMESTIC storage posiJion, or other appropriate LICENSES FOR BYPRODUCT .                                                  LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE OR*
meaiiuring point, by a .proced,ure to be MATERIAL                                                                  TRANSFER CERTAIN ITEMS .
approved pui:suant to 34.J,.l(f). E!!,ch.
CONTAINING BYPRODUCT MATERIAL.
          *** 18."l'be:authoritycifation for Part 31                                                  .                                    . . -
                                                                                                                                                        '  . recqrdof leaktes.t.result_s mustbe.kept continues.*foread asfollows: . .                            .                -21. The authority citation-for Part 32
* in units,ofsmicto&uries or disintegrations
      * *Authority: *sec. 161, 68 staf. 948. as* . . - .* continues.to read as follows-:                                                                    per ~iri&#xb5;te,(gtt~l and r~taiqeq for *.
    -* *_ **amended (42 u.s.c. 220i):,~,ffiY88'*.Staff~
* Authonly:"Sec;:161; 68 Stat, 948; as:*** ,':
* inspectio~ by-the.Commission for three
* 1242, es* amended (42 U.$.G. ,5641k *. :*,                              -. amended{~tU,S.C,*2201); ~c.~1 !13-Stat.                                years after it is made.              .-
1i,...In &sect; 31.5, paragraph {c)(4) is-::,
* 1242.asiamended (42 U.S.C. 5841).                        *          **-    * : _, * ; . t:-:- **
revised:to read as follows:*,
* 22; A:riew;&sect; 32.3 is added to read aii
                                                                                  " ' follows:        '                      *                * * *      &sect; 34.26    (Amended]
        . 31.5: C~~ln measuring/~~gl~ ~-                                                                                                                        27. Section 34.26 is amended by
      . cpntr~Hlng ~ev1ces.2 . ** * * . * *-.. ..                                    &sect; 32.3 . Mafntenance of records.. .                                  changfog "two years" to "three years" iii
                            *    *
* Each record required by this .part must . the last sentence.
(c}." * ~- . . .          ., '*" .,.,
* _ ,                be-legible throughout the retention                                      28. hi:'&sect; 34.27, the introductory textis
_ (4l,Shall:m~intainre.cord!!,,i;}lowing;~                            . period specified by each CQmmission                                    revised to read *as follows:,
complian.c(l .with the,requir.ementa of                                  regula,tion. The record may be the paragraphs [cl(2).and (c)(3) q(.i&#xb5;49,... .                                original or~ re.produced copy or a                                    &sect; 34.2'7 Utilization logs. ;
* section. The records must sho.w the ., ,                                  microfonp.prcivided that the _copy 01:.                                  Each licensee shall maintain current resulta oftests,.-The.*,re~~r.ds r;dso.-ptust :, :. *
* microform '.is. authenticated by                                                        logs, which shall be kept *available for
          *show the, c;lates of pQrfomutnce:a(;-and,;                                authorized-personnel anc;l that the                                  three years from the date ofthe
            .the: name_s_ of:PeJsons p_erforming.:,, :.,.. . -;:* miarofonn ia capable of.producing a                                                        recorded event, for inspection by the testin.g;.instaij.ing. s~icil;1g; and * .1 .. *-: ,i 'Cleal"topy'througnout*the required                                                        Commission, atthe address specified in re~oving froni'thtfm~t~lati!)tl*: * -,.;.              0 :-,.,:,. *    *retentiqn:period;
* the lfcense, showing (or each sealed *
* radioacfure.llllated~nd'\'!l~ sh!elding.~r- - . _.. * : . *                                        .    .                                      source the following infor1!1ation:
        .. contaftunent;'Fhe
          . these records.as i ee:shaUretain                          _PARl' 3~~*c~NSES FOR _
::i.o/,- , ' ..,,* *, .. - -:* , . RADIQ,9~APH,Y A_N.D: RADIATION
: 29. In&sect; 34.28, paragraph (b)'iii revised
            <, (i),Eaah,record:~a,test'to:ri~k:age,,cpf: .. ~SAFETY:~QUIR~ME~. FOR                                                                          to read as follows: * *                  *
        , radioactive-materiill't*equired by.
* RA~O.GR~PHJC OPERA1'.'IO~S
        ,.parag~ap_h:(p)l2} 9(J,hi,~.se9tifln,mus.t be - ...* 23; The authority citation for Part 34'                                                      &sect; 34.28 .Inspection and maintenance of
        * -i:etainedfor-three,y~a~ afteli'Jhe-next- **                                continues to read as fo!lows:                                        radiographic.exposure devices, storage
      . :required leak'tesfis pedonned* or u.ntil.                                        Authority: Sec. 161, 68 Stat 948, as.                            containers, and source changers.
the sealed source is transferred or, .                                                        *
* amended {42u.s;c;2201J:        Sec. 201/88Stat.                      *                    *
* d is pose d of* .          . . .                                        1242, as amended (42 U.S.C. -5841).                                      (b) .The licensee shall conduct a
              ' (ii} Each record ofa te st of the on-off
* 24. A new &sect; 34.4 is added to read as                          . programforinspection and maintenance mechanism anc\ indicator. required by..                                    follows:      *          *                      ..                *of radiographic exposure devices, storage containers, and source changers 1
              *
* Persons*possesslng byproduct materi11l in                          . &sect; 34.4 .Maintenance ot.records..
* at intervals rfot:to exceed three months 0
devic!lS under the general license in &sect;. ;n.5 before                          Each record re.quire_d* by this, patt..must . or prior to. the, first use thereafter to .-
Januarr 15, 1975, ~ay contin&#xb5;e to pos~ess. use, or_
transfer that material ih accordance with the be legible throughout the re~ntiorr                                .ensure proper functioning of
_requirements of&sect; 31.5 in effect' on January 14, 1975.                    period specified by each Commission                                  components important to safety. The
 
41446 licensee shall retain records of these                microform1s* ~Utlteriti.eat~d by                          &sect; 35.315 *'[AmendedJ *;* -                        . .            -
inspections and maintenance "for three
* authorized perj()ruiel-and'tbat the                          47. Section        as4is. pa~{a}(1} is years.                                        . mjcr6forin. is cap*aJ>le'of producing a -                amended by .cbanging ''.two*years*~- to.                      -..
: 30. In &sect; 34.29, paragraph {c) is revised        clear copy throughout.the .required                      _"three_years." . -.. **- .                          -      -,
I            .    .    *  -
* to read as follows:                                  refontiori period. . .
f :JS.404 (Anll!rMledJ
      &sect; 34.29    Permanent radiographic Installations.
                                                          &sect; 35.27 {Amended)                                              48. 'Section 35.~. :garagraph '{b] is                    -
35*. Se&tion 35.27,                                  amended by cha~ ;"'two years" to
              *      *    *      *                                                                                "three years."
* ___ *_-:
* __ , "',
(c) The alarm system shall be tested            paragraph,(c) is amended by changing at intervals not to exceed three months              "two years" to "tbree*,years."--                          J35.~. (Amended)~.                                  ..
or prior to the first U&e thereafter of the                                                                        49.Section*as. *;paragraph*[d}i~
                                                          &sect; 35.29 _[Ame~dl.
source in the installation. The licensee                                                                      emendeo by &#xa2; h ~..M(iyears" to shall retain records of these tests for                  36. Section 35.29, paragraph (b) is                  "threeyears~:: ~~,, >*' ,
* three years.
* amended by changing Oltwo years" to "three years."*          .    .
: 31. In &sect; 34.32, the introductory text is revised to read as follaws:                                                                                    &sect;~~-~:{b},is-
                                                          &sect; 35.33      [Amecnded]          '                        amendecrby:cl)#~rtwo years" to: .
      &sect; 34.32 Operating and emergency                            37. -Sectiorf35.33, paragraph f c} is *            "three years;'' .. ,_.__*",,'.> .. ,:' :*                  . .
procedures.                                          amended to *insert the-number for tmt **,
The licensee shall retain a copy of              footnoted-NRG fonn *in the-'fH!Cffllil **:=, :            &sect;  asiAiff ,~~)
current operating and emergency                      sentence to read "Fonn NRC 473.'' *, - *                    .-s1;Section 35.415,-i,~ph.(a}(4} is procedures as a record until the                                                                              -amended by'.Changing ~two years'\ to A  Commission terminates the license that              &sect; 35.50 (Amended]                                        "three.years."                                "
* authorizes the activity for which the                      38. Section 3s.so. paragraph:Ielis          .      &sect; 35.610          TAmendedJ procedures were developed and, if                    amended by changing '"two yeani" to_
1;uperseded, retain the superseded                    "three years."                      * -                        52. Section 35.610, paragraph (c}-is ma terialfor three years after each                                    -*                                      amended by changing"two years" to change. These procedures shall include              &sect; 35.51      [Amended]                                    "thfee~"                :;c . *, ::.- ; . .
instructions in at least the following:                  39_. Se~titm:$.Sl,/pitragaph*{dJ*                    &sect; 35.615          [Amended]                            -
      *      *      *    ...  - **                      intr~9.ey; ~tjs ~e11ded by_ -                        -        53. Section.35J315, paragra_ph {d}(4}is
: 32. In I 34.33. paragrapha*(b) and1e}            changing "two years" to *~three years:"                .amended-by:i::1$Dging:'1wq,years" lo are revise<lto read*adollowa:                                                                                  "three years;' *- *_: * *                            *
                                                          &sect;35.53 '[ArnendecU            .* .* _,, :_-* ''i''.j!'                        Jl~~ ,::!.l,.:.;""7..;:~ ...
      &sect; 34.33 . PersOMel_ ~                                                                                                      .*: l_
                                                        -. . .4o. Section.35.53. p~ifc,hi):J .
      . (b) .PQcket*dosimi-?ters inuli(be'rl!ad ..*.      iritr.oducimy textis;amendecf}Jy- ,1,,:-- ,:,
and exposures recorded 'daily:The -*              :~iigfug ''t'wojeant~-to ~reej,eiffl$.'"* *
                                                                                      .              -~      '
licensee shall retain each record otthese expos~ for three yeari:afterthe' record itr:made.            * * *      *,              -.41; Section.35.5~. paragraph {i) is
                            *
* amended-by changing-UVo years" to (e) Re;orts received from ll)eEm. . -            "1hree years."
                                                                                                                      &sect; 35.636 "[Amended]
A  badge or TLD proceslior.ml!Stbe . _ . : v ._, . . &sect;U:,O -,(Amended]                                              . 56;'Section:35:~-is "*
  'W' retained for inspection* imb1 the *_* * -** *                                                                *amended *l,y chimging'..twoyears" to
* Commission terniinates eacb.licenae                      -42. S~t:tion 35:70; paragraph '(b] is "three years."                        - .        .
that authorizes the activity that is -              amended by-changing '!two years" to subject to the recordkeepmg *                      "three -years."                                            PART 40-DOIIESTtC UCENSING OF.
r~qtiirement
                                                      -.. &sect; 35M tAmencted1 .                                      -SOURCE IIAT&#xa3;RfAL
                                                        . *43~ Sect1~~s.ao. paragraph {f} is                              57. The authority citation foIPart 40 PART 35-IIIEDrcAL USE OF                            amended by changing "two years" to                      continues to read as follo~ -
BYPRODUCT MATERIAL                                  "three years."                                                Aldbod1y: Sec. 181. lE StaL 918, as amended (42 U.S.C. 22.01): Sec. lm.88StaL .
: 33. The authority citation.:forPart:S5            &sect; 35.92 tAIMndad)                                        1242. as amended (42 u.s.c,*~,).
* continues to read as follows: .                                                                                    58. In i 40.26, paragraph {c)(Z) 13
: 44. Section 35.92; paragraph .(b) is Authority: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. NJ, u            . amended.by 'Changing "two years~"to                      revised to read as folk>>v.s; amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); 11ec. 201, 88 Stat.
    ,1242, ea amended.4'2 U.S.C. 5Ml}.                    '\three years;''                                      -.&sect; 40.26        Generarflcl!nse forpoSSNSJoa-and
: 34. A new &sect; 35;5 is *addedtorimd :as '                                                                      s~*at:brPl*aduet*,daterial antellnedin . *
                                                            &sect; 35.204 * [Amended]                                      tlmparl.
follows:                          '
: 45. Section 35.2<M;*paffl81'8Ph {c} is
      &sect; 35.5  lllalntenance o t , ~ * -.                amended-by~ ~ttwo:years~\ta                                -"{cJ .._-,!!-**,. -. *--:, . ..              .          .
Bach record required by 1hia part Dl1ISt        ''.thre!i! years." .                                        -{2J'The~tation of daily * .
be 1egible throughout the retention -                                                                        .inspections' m:tiiiltitgs or waste retention
      .period specified by each CommiasiOD                :&sect;35.3:tO . (~ended]
systems and'lhe.immedia*te notif1Cation
* regulation. The reoonl may,he:lhe                    - 46.,Section95310.*JJaragr.apJr{b] is*,                of the ,e
* RCTegkJnal,office original or a *reproduced copy-or-a                  amended by .changingt'twoyean~ to                        as'inmcatedm*.                              ndixD-1olOCFR ..
microform provided that ihe.:copy-or                "three years."                                          Part 1.0.okhi~.;or Jbe:Diiectm,
 
.. !!f:;::,~... :.
r..,MU!\.,~~~dlll!:;lc~~~~'~*~-*
    . *~;::;.4S..~l:.!..~!1...*t.:~~,-..::.:,;,Z->:z.s;r~.3...... ~_t;--,_;g:;"'._.,;,.;&e.,.,_ .** Y- .,_,;.:,,1,.._*.,: 1,.* .:-*, -*- ,..,_,,- - ,-1;,.*:-- .* -----*--*- q , ***
* _,,,,___.-i<-..7~.~
                                                                                                                                                                                                            -'-=* ._,_. 4:: *  ,.,._... ~ * *,.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  . .* _, ____ ..,_,._~ -- - , '". --- --~------ ----
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      . , "~~,
1~~;,.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ~-=- ,.
 
_4U41t--,-~-----Federat:1tegisteic.L.V.ritcsz;~rJa1;io~;,~~~dh~s'd~:t~;9c~o~~~..vzj!;~1J!~7:i"kfFt~jJ{i~d!~tffife:~~m:;.~~'.",~""&#xa5;~"-'-
thlf lj~nsee shall riotify the C~mmission *-                      - (BJ Llfu'.itifui c~i~1, seltfngs. for            fuel ... "            liee~se~i~h;j(        ~~~iii;~~~i!~t~iJL, as*required by &sect; 50.72 and submit a. --                        reprocelisirigj,limtl! areS:etlings for".                                - .with_ prep~r~ny~l,-,fJJ.f~~.se~~~~i::::*c'<,
Licensee Even*t Report to the                                  autont_atic:~1~11]1 or i:n;oia~tiv.-e,!fevi<::es ._                        Report for;a_p?J'lQ!l:~.,~8:}':~~or.!h;.:,;,~~ ,i,:,; ,
Commission as required by &sect; 50.73.
* related~to tndsejiariabl~~:having                          - *,, _ - follm,'-'.i~&:i~s'&#xa5;111~,,;9f~e                  ,rgw~~          F,~;i.;_,,~,..-. _.
[!3) Safety limits for fuel reprocessing                  -significant ilafety.n,.netiQI)!!. Where a                                  *event~ ~~)ch :do. .nQ! :~9uif.f;l0B:,&deg;"1iP1m~e.e; ':,
plants are those bounds within which                          limiting control'settii:ig_is!specified for a                              .Event R,.ep9rtiJbg.J~c~J!SI;!~ IJ~~lt,r~tl!!J:!,.,,,*_;, -- __ ,
the process variables must be                                v~tjable on ~hi!=~h,0;,safety limit llas                                    each record as_rngui~d.l,,.y:ll.l.e l~G.h!!i~~_l .; _ *',
maintained for ,Jdequa te control of the                      beeQ pla_ced,Jhe se\tjng m~t:be,so .                                    . specifica,yons.:: -.-_, :_~:_ ,":..:.:": 1-: *-_. ,- ,., -i:
* r::, h<:.,. . _ *;_
operation and that must not be                                clio_sen th~t prptei:;fi.ye ~c.tion;_'..ei~er _:                            ** . , ! , c*.* * :.          ,    , .. .. .. .. ,.,.,, ,, ,, . -
      .exceeded in order to protect the                    _ . auipn:iatic pr._~ff&#xb5;&#xb5;_aJi)~1J:9o/1:.e~_t the. -- . * '{7};W.ritteniReports.~Liceilsees,for.
int!?grity of the physicaJ system that.is                _ .ab~~ 8J!~ion i;,~9~~11!~f~Y,.limi_t- nucle.~.po.weNetiGtor.silicensediuider,., ,, ..
desig1,1_ed to.guard agai~sUhe                            - is !?:l!;C~i:~e.d.~I~,;&#xa5;,ng.-9pp~ationiJ~~-,-, ,. - &sect;.5_0.21fb}:iQdd-50i22,~this;part,ifhall{:;;,>: * *- ,'.
_uncontrolle<l release of radio-activ,jty. If _ . auio~~9,f alarm Of pr.ote~>>ye;:~1ce_s --- *- s&#xb5;bmit wtitteitreporls*to(the,-*:<, f;~:*t,,;-;::i :;:_:,; -,i,;,
any aafeWlimit for a Juel reprocessj_ng '-* do.*m>tfaji9J!gp1a_s*r~AA.iJ'~~.~~~,Hq~nsee *commissinnJil;l:tGOOhiatfce,w.ilh;,tm.13: <.,;,;, ;, .
      ,plant is exceeded, -cor.rectiye.action ..._, , shall take appr~_ptjate .action tQ.- ,. .. -. -_ :of this - ** *, * * ~--                                                    ts nescmbed,iJi,i:--J*.-,.i,/*-
must be taken as stated iri the technical - ~a~\isinjfui*varia~~~s_:~~~-ili~ *. __ -~- parll * * . ,_ ___ antfit~)(2J-of:this;,~_,,_-r,~; -
specification or the affected part of the                      hmitmg control-settmg V_!ilu.es an~ to . , , section. For ~ll~licenseeSi,the*.~ :- ,-, 2-,,,, n -:,,-.                                                    0 process, or the entire process if required, repair pr.q,mp,tly ;!h~ ~'-~C).m_~,ti9.,qeyicesw *Ci:>1nmission-1nay require'.Special
* must be shut down, unless this action                          to shut down.th_e,l:l~l}pt1:i:hp,1!\t'9,{it~~-' ;,~*-,*:* ~~P-9,~ ,!!;'l'l.P:~~l~b;-, ,- -: ;_, "',: *-
WQ:Uldfur._ther reduce the margin of                          process-anc;tlfi:e;<<iu,f!llJ,t:t~,c~flJ1!9~*r::,'.',\:i** -. **:: ,.---_.. -* ._ * *
* r-*-- _,,.. ---,, _.
safety. The licensee s)lall notify the                        the entire.pf;Oce.!ls for~~_tdriof-.\., -,'> ' * * * *;,64 In*&sect; 50 36a *
* h  l J(1i:* 5 Commission, review* the matter, and -                          automalic.dev.ices;'tneJicensee.s_                                                              "1* '-~!;818.1'~P-~,:t,,.} ;._;:,
                                                                            .          *---- , ** ... ,.,."-,,.-- *- --hall,,-:
                                                                                                                            -.,, * - -reVISe      --:.,. *.*d't--~'.
O n:au--as 101 OWS:              .        * -
record.the-results' of the.review,                            notify,the.CoD;lll}ISSlOn.,r,ev1ewJthe- , . .                                                          0 '.  -~-.  :-* ** * -  - *      *-c* ;*:
including the cause of the condition and                      matter, and* recort(t!ie ie~of. the'. -* . -- &sect; 50.36a Techn~I speclficat~ on the basis for corrective action taken to                      review, includi~g.i~f            &#xa2;"a.ua.e:.o,#J~-.-: .-.:. ,              effluents from nucle_ar po_werieactors. ** --
precludecrecurrence. If a portion of the                      condition and the basis/~~~~i~te _ -- - * .-(a) ..,__ * * -.. ,                                            _        - . .,... .
      -process,or the ent\re process has been                        aption taken to p~clude;i:~,c&#xb5;n-e,m:e. The---_                                  ("1:) Tbat'operating procedures*~                            .. * ...
shutdown,-operation must not be                                licensee, s9~U.re~in tpe~cc:ird.of~h~.                                  **,develope~:purs1,1antJa_.&sect;.SO~(~tl!?r,~                                    - *-
                                                                                                                  .tp~,~
0
    - resumed .until authorized by the                              -:re11~lts. of;eflch ~:yieW un.,t!'                ,,r: -,i *.:_;,, 0, _    contr.q_l o( efflui!nts ,l>e es~11pp~Jl.e.d:;s,ni\~1), : .
Gonimission: *The;license*e-11halh*etain- -                  .Gonu.n.I~sion&deg;-termmates .the ~teens~ for: *}-,fol~owed~n.d'th'l.__t~q~iplq~!lt_:;maf~*J.1!.d:i1tj                                                                .-
-::;~r;;i;~J::;~::1~::~~,~-:*_:~~tJ~:o/nt/1i~ii;}~t';&#xa5;/~t~~~-';}:_ ::~~~1:t~J~1w;~J;~ttfl?1;s:_ .:
,_. l1ce9s.eJQrJrur.plant, . -: ' ' -f --. :-- :** :* ,!;~,.,-%,    umMns-J;~i,~t19ns-for-~P.~~!iwi,11re:the1,'.' :'fhe'l1_c~11~1l~ B~all*re!~mf9i~9pe~~!l!~Mi'.t'i*' *,.
  ",;~~~i~"ii,l,Pt~~~tt;t**~~-~J>*,
_ thoseti,11!ibl1?s ~ay1~ .s~ffi2ant~f~~;/
* fac1b~.\When a limiting condt!Jon-f.or: _* . -__ f:CVISifn1#~-~J>~&#xa2;.urei'.~~~-)~*!/':"'{ :"*_
  -* functions; Where a limiting safely,., -*-_ ,*--: operation of.a,nuclear reac.tor ~ not;met. ,ye~.fr_q~ .the,,d,t~ ,jt w.~s-~]le~~d8s4:' -.,'::                                                                                    ~ :
    ,syste:rp setting is*:specified:for.;a:variable: ;; ' the licensee shall shut down.the ~a~tor :-..-;* -* ,,, ,*, .*:*: < *. .: ', '.,.,,~ :-_*\ '.;;'.:::;f,i,t;/{'. '\ : , * ',,
      *on':w.}ji~h*a safety limit,~as been;placed,- * ,orfoU6~:antremedial-'fic~ori'P,!!@.litted- * *
* 65. ln &sect; 50.~ par83l'aj>}{(~J~ii'.t~'yille4i~: _:, ); :
the s'-ti~ must:~ so ch;osen:~~t. -, ~ ,; : : bY,~,1~~}~aJ~p,etificatt~P~ &#xa5;l1l~~ihe * :. *to-read as fe>l,lttw~: 1 -., , -- ~- '/;)F':?>~: _* _
_auto~at1c prot~cbv~ ~(?,~IO~,-Wtllp~rrect:- c_m1d}~g11_can p~;~et.Wb~naJmutipg ' , ; -                                                              : - * *, < . - -: , ~ -~ .t:;-;,{;::~;:~--: ---                          -~
the* almormal situation before a safety._, :t condiUon fo1:J1peration ohny pro.cess - * &sect; 50 -48 . f'!re prptecli&deg;'!- ~-_-*, t._,:,1----, " "-~,/; _,_                                                                ____ ",
    'limit is exqeeded. If, during qpera~oil'; it, ~- 1itej>,in~the.,system oh.fuel reprQCeSS~ '* '.(a} Each operati~:~nicle'at'.,p'owef"'"' *,: :*: -_'" \
* is determined that_ 1he ~utomil:ti_c* safety: * '' plant-iii"~ot met/the *licensee ,shall shut --*_ --- plant mu~t ~av~ a -~~rote~_mJ!J~n,.:,;:'., _"-'. *
* _system does no_t fuhction*as required', * ; d<>wn that0part--0f 'the operation-or-. --                                                  - that sati_sfies Criterion *3 of Appendix A:.: .
* the licensee. shall .take aPPrO_J)riate- , -_ foll9w any.'relJ!Eldial actio~ permitted by                                                  to this part, :fhis ~ proteCtiE!,ri ,pfon
* i -1,,.,- ;
action, which may include shutting
* the techni~l s]iedfications untilJhe . . .must desciib.e the-overall fue:m9te.cli~.t1                                                                              - -;
down the reactor_:. The*Uc~ns_ee shall . :':                  conditio~,:~~i1:be m~t. In.the_case of~ ._ . programJor.,the facility, idel)tify)&#xb5;f ;/*:(:_
notify the Commission, review the                      ,.-, nuclear~actornotlicensedunder.. _ .. *variouspositions,-withm,thelioensee:S* - ,- , -* **
matter, ,and record :the r-esults of the*              - ; .&sect;:*50~i(bfor. &sect; :5022 of-this:part_:or fuel , .-
* organization thatare---responsible-fot-ath.e-*-. , _-
_-review, including the-cause _of the _ . . ... 0 :repr~ssiBg plant; the--lioensee:ehalL'" - -. program,-state--the authoriti_es-.tbatate:*>;- , '. -*
condition and the basis for corr-ective                        notify-the &#xa3;ommiBsion,:teview the                                      -- delegatea*tQ each of.these positions,to '* *
        .action taken topreclude recurrence; l'he .,matter.-and-,record the results*of the                0
                                                                                                                                                - implement-those~ponsibilities,,cand -
      *licensee shall retain the record of the re- _review, including the cause of- the -. -: -                                                  outline the-plans.for-fire .protectiondire --
suits of each review.until the                                condition-and :the basis for corrective                                    detection and suppression .capal>_ility. * -
Commission terminates the license for                      . actii:m'taken to preclude recurrence. The and limitation-of fire damage. *The plan the reactor except for nuclear power                      * *licensee shall retain the record of the                                    must also-describe -specifidea:~s -
reactors licensed under&sect; 50.21(b) or                          results of each review until the                            _              necessary to implement the*prograin -
        &sect; 50.22 of this part. For these reactors,                    Commission terminates the license for.*                                    described above,*such ali adminis~ative the licensee shall notify the Commission the nuclear reactor-or the-fuel                                                          *.: controls-and.persoruiel..regu1ren1ents:for as required by&sect; 50;72 and submit a                            reprocessingplant.In*the:case of , -- _,, -, firepreventio_~_'"an~ man~al fir~ ,_ -,- , ~-
Licensee Event Report to the                                  nuclear:power-reactors licensed under                                      suppresstonrlicti:v.ities,,automatic.and -
* Commission as required by&sect; 50.73.                              &sect; so.21(b) er&sect;'S0.22, the*licen~ee shall' - _ manua~,o~,iiri\ect~'.de.tectf~n,and~ ..
Licensees in these cases shall retain the                    notify flie* Commlssion if reqmred by                                      suppress10~ sptems. and the.means.to
      *records of the review for a period of                          &sect; 50.72 and. ~hall submit 1Hicensee *
* limit fire d~~ge.to structures, systems, three years following issuance of a                          Event Report to*theCommission as*                                          or components unportani to safety.so Licensee Event Report.                                        required by &sect; 50.73. In this case, _                                      that the capability to safely shut down
 
                                                                                                                          ._.,_ "' ~  ---    .... -_*: _.
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:.'.,, :".,...* ., . reqwre111~te,of.~                    c&#xb5;x.J(t~cdii_s P.~-
                                                                                                                                                          ;:?;:*_. ~'. ., . a* meAuithod~.{~~~.5c:
:ide: ..... ., _ c.1~.~-*f:      ~-.*_
                                                                                                                                                                                                        ......,..., = .......
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                , 0 0 ~. . . . .
            *.* -*~* as:**,Ifi_**.&sect;:*_p_0.49,-_
thl?:in@a.*'_*_~-;';.;~;cif~t o_:f:' T!ie. re_~EJ~_.*:~~}i_c_J~~- -.'cMJ
                                                          * * ............~.            *
* r.cui* lice                  *          ~ cha
                                                                                                                                          .. .?-_f-~ ~l_: * *_
t 1242i all iimelided:'t421l:S:..C. 58111}~ : *..*. ' ,. *'
:*n;*Secti~rieo:4tifr~ed to"rea.d as
  "*******-r~'.*i--~**.*.~~:
  *, , * * * * .C~)tl'Hl!'.~~pl~t-m-~~~~!,. . *
* Pt.e~~:.~J~t*?f.e!e~_~t' _eq&#xb5;i~ent researtjl:mactor::otluet' *
                                                                                                - shamretam a reqoJ.if/                        .. .
                                                                                                                                                            ~~nse1:t**
and appbcationidiled under them::. * *
* shoajr.U,~ ~IISf!~~eJ~irecioi:.of'
:~. * ,im~anf.lo.:-sa~.et;,Y,~iJ*oy-this,*. *_.
* th *** *. * * * ** **, *1an&deg;"** ilmM-i-~imR:                                Nircl~ ,..'Nrater~ijfaiuf,"Safegirards,'-.
 
PART~1....;a.teENSING , *
* REQUIREMENTS FOR 1.AND
* DISPOSAL OF RADIOACT~VE WASTE**.*
7~. The'authority .citaticm* for Part 61 continues to :read as follows: .            .
Authority: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat.
1242,_as amended (42 U.S.C ..5841).
: 75. In &sect; Qtao of Subpax:t G, paragraphs (e) and,lf) are revised to rea9 as follows:
Subpart:G:.-ffecords, Reports, Tests, a.!"d ~~spections
  &sect; e1;ao , Maintenance of records,'reporta;
. ancr,ransfers.
PART 70-DOMESTIC LICENSING OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL
: 76. The authority citation for.Part 70 continues*to read as follows:.
Authority: Sec.161. 68 Stat. 948, 88 amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88 Stat.
1242. 88 amended*(42 U.S.C. 5841).
: 77. In 70;22, paragraphs (g), (h); (i), {j),
and (k) are revised to read as follows:
 
41452 (1) The transferor.may.have in his or            (2) Each record that is required by the                      reconld~enting-compliance'with.
* her,possession, and read, a .current copy_      regulations in ,tJiiii part or ,by*license .                      these'.reqmremenis niust:be ~~inetl'!or
_* of the tranaferee'.s specific license or
* condition mtist-be maintained and                                thre.e years after-itis.made.                              ,~ * *
* registratimi certificate. The transferor
.shallretain a .cppy of each license or retainecHoi--thepe!!iodspecified by the appropriate."iegwafion*;or-li~ *                  '
:< ~/_:~ ./        _'*
0
_-*. ,sz; ;bt::f~-57,::~ introductQI11'l~i<(of
:".,~<;:'': .
. certificate for three years from the date          condition. If a retention period.is not                          pariigraph'(bJ an<i,par~graphir(l:0.(2), 131, that it was obtained.                        . otherwise specified by regulation or                              (4), (6),_(7'J, (8},,.(1~). and!12Jarti:revised (2) The transferor may have iri its      -, license condition,:the:licensetMJhall                          . to read a& :follows: .                              .      ** ..
possession a written certification by the        retain:the.reccirchmtilthe:Commissfon                                    -,* *'-
transferee that the transferee is            - terminates each license*that authorizes                            &sect;_.71l57-; - ~ control protrramfor authorized by license or registration            the activity that is subjecMo the                                special,.._.. matertala control and **
certificate to receive the type, form, and      -recordkeeping requirement..                    :        . a ~ , ,c: -_,_,                                                        ..
* quantity of special nuclear material to              (3) Each record ofreceipt.acquisitiom                        -:-.~ f ::,_,:-~;~- * ~": :: ~: * - .
0 l;>e transferred, specifying the license or      or physical inventory of special nuclear                              (bJ:ln1'tco~~"-with &sect; i0:58(f}, each registration certificate number, issuing          materiallhat must be maintained,                    ..          'licerUiee1w)ijiJi'0anlhbrized'to:poil.sess*at agency, and expiration date. The                  P ursuant    to*paragraph..fb)(1)~fihis                  * ~  -Bny--*:          *                <Johlititmstrategic' transferor shall Tetain the written              section must be retain~~-~ l~ng ,as the . ~"'rilln                                            mat~a[ or ~icial :**
. certification as a record for three years        . licensee retains :po~q~ ~~,;Uie ,:c: *:. _,                    ,nuclearmatenit of mo~rate:sfrirtegic .'
from the date ofreceipt of the                    materialand for th.ree yea'8j~~k ,,significan&!Tuta-quantity ei~ing:o~e certification;                                    transfer ofsuch material.: .. ~ : - . ,,,, : '".'" ',effective Jdloimmfflld to-.u~e:such' . * '                                        *
(3) For emergency shipments the              * *. * --* - ::.:. ~*-~ ,::? .. ,- cspeciirlmiclearmaterial-lor'activitfes * .
transferor may accept oral certification        * (5) &ch recordiof~f~t:cir;~~I                                Iatliedhan those,invb}ved fii the ,~-- --
by1he transferee that he or she is authorized by license or registration nuclear material to otber,pel'.!IOJJS must                                                a operatimi" of nuclear reactor li'cerised be retained by the Jicerisee w,ho:                              a'i>timiiiiit to Pal,150 or&#xb5;iis chapter/those certificate to receive the type, form, and        transferred the material-until the                              involveq.iit a waste aisposal ,qp,!?ration;
* quantity of special nuclear material to*          Commission ter.minates,Jhe,Jic:emie* *                          *ofas:sealed sources, shall establish and be tran~ferred, specifying the license or        authorizing the licensee's possession-of                        Iriahitain a:measurement control_.. . ...
registration certificate number, issuing          the material Each record req.d.by -                              program ~or)pecial riuclearnialerials:
agency, l!,Ild expiration. date, provided        paragraph;{e)(l)(v) of1bia section .shall                        control 'and accounfu)g measurements.-.
* that the oral certification is confirmed in        be retained for:tbree years;after itis ..                        Each PI'C?~~1uri<<itir>Ii,nnist;_be : *, .. "''
writi~ within ten days: The transferor shall*-retainjbe_-wrltten confirmation of        m(~eEach reconl:of        disJiosafhi"~pecial                    ~de:~:1n~!~!&deg;Jt:~e~~-: ..
the oral.certification for three years
  .from      the. d~te a( re_cejpt ofthe nuclear material must be .retliined*,until                      {fo:ss{bj(2), and'fwiciii~iial_ ~1: ' _ * .                ~
the Commission terminates-each license . organizational rel~ti,O:~~hi~s'~~i(ti~-.s!!t_
confirmation; ,. * *                .  .        thal:authorizes;the activJty thaUs:
* lorth in-writing in .act:01;danc~ ~th * * *
      -.(4) Thelrimsfero!~Y obtal!t other            SubJ*ec_i to-*the recordkeepino_--- ,_r.a                        &sect; 7'.0,SB(b)(a)._The program)nust b_e sources*or information *compiled by a        . requi~menl, *_              ,-_ ~<--o.. .-, . .      . , descn*1.:..:..1            UJ a*:m--an""*',.,::.:u-which*contains tn:u .....                ,.w reporting" s ~ fn:nn "9fficiial records of      * ,.(c:}Each licensee who.is:authorize_d to                      the procedures; mstmdit>ns,""andfonns :
the:Commission or the*Jicenjring ~gency
* possess at any,one_time spe,cialnuclear                          pr.e~ed ~~Uh~.~q~m~ts,.<Qf;.-
* of a'irAgreement'Stat1fasto the identity          material in a. qu!lDtity ,exceedins,one.:
* this paragraph, including procedalure~ for .
or"li~ensees and*tlie    scopeia~d * . * *-_    effective kilogram of special nufilear _ -                      the preparation.review, 11-ppr~v ,.and expiration dates oflicimses and                  material ehall~tablish,maintain, and                          . pro~t diss~~ti.OJl,Of~~,P~~jqp-regi'.~tions. The tni&#xb5;&feror shall retain        follow written material controhmd                                modific:ations,o, ~~si'fbe_li~!!
the compilation of hifor&#xb5;mtion 88 8 record for three years from* the* date that accounting proced&#xb5;res tha_t.are:                                shl;lll retain        the    :eurrentprograJI! as.a.,.
sufficient to enable the licensee*to                            record until fhe Cominission:tehriinate's it was obtained;-or * . . _.                      account for the special nuclearnwteria:l :. the1icense authorizing po~es,~ion 0&#xa3; the.
(5) When none of the me_thods of            in the licensee's possession under .                            nuclear materials. The licensee'.s , '. - .. .
verification desciibed in paragraphs-{d)          license. The licensee shall retain-these                        progr~ lll!_allinclude the ~ollo~ _. __
(1) to (4) of this.section are readily          procedures until the Commission -*. .                            *          * * * .,~ .
* available or when a transferor desires 'to      terminates the license that authorizes                                (Z) Provisions mustbe made for,.
* verify that information received by one
* posses11ion of the material and retain                            management,reviews.to determine*the ..-.
of these methods is correct or up-to-            any superseded portion of the                    .              adequacy of"the program and to ,assess date, the transferor may obtain and              procedures (or three years after the                            the applicabiuty of currentprocedures record confirmation *from the portion is superseded..                                          and for planned audits to verify .
Commission or the licensing agency of an Agreement State that the transferee          *      *      *    *
* conformance with all aspects of the is licensed to receive the special nuclear        :(e) * * *        * .        *          , .-
* program. !fhese*reviews mid audits ~ust material. The transferor shall retain the          (1) Maintain procedures ,th~include                          be performed at intervals noUo exceed record of confirmation for three years
* items listed in paragraphs (e)(l) (i), -:{ii),                  12 months. Audits,and reviews-must be -
(iii), (iv), (v), (vi), and (vii) ofthissection                  performed by trained:individuals - .. :
from the date the record is.made.
: 81. In_&sect; 70.51, paragraphs (bl(2), (3),      and retain each.record required.in these                        indepeniientofdirectrespo&#xb5;sibilitylor (5), and (6), (c), thejntroductory text of      paragraphs for three yearnuter 1he                              the receipt, *custody. utilization, * ..
(e)(1), and(Q(2){v)-.are revised to read as      record *is ma~. .            * . * . . :" *- * ** -* -*measurement; measurement-quality, ~d follows:                                        *      *      *    *.    *                                *-shipment,of..lij,ecialnuc)earmaterial.
* ff) ** * *
* _                  The resulttt<<Jbeviews and audits must
    &sect; 70.51 "Material balance, Inventory, and          (2) * ** *                    -        -            -      be    r~~i'A..tln!ported*toJicensee:
records requirements.*                              (v) Documentation in oompliance'with management;\theiicensee sh.all ret~in
    *              *
* the requirements of paragraplur.(f)(2) {i),                      each recordi>T:areview or an audiHor (b) * * *                              --cu); (iii); -and {iv)-of this'.8ehtien; Bach'* ---*- ,--three years aft~i-*the.record-is made. * *
 
                  * .. -;(;i}=The licensee shall e~sure thllt any                                          training, qualifying, and periodic                          of the error data utilized.in the limit of
* perlion who contracts to perform .                                                  requalifying of all personnel who                            error calulations perfornieiffor each:
                      *u:,;aterials-control.a~~accounting                                                  perform sampling and measurements for material balance period:.The records, measurement s_ervi,' j,,o.~~orms..with
* materials control and accounting                              systemmust"beorgariized-f11r:efficient
* applieable require . *... 1iJf paragraphs                                          purposes. the licensee shall retain as a                    retrieval of program inforritation.*Each 0
(hl[4l through (8) ~utJ191thro~h* (;t2J;                                          record the results of per~onnel .
* repor~d i'esuttniust be readily*relatable
                  *.
* oHhis sectiQn*. C<?nf~FA.~~-must, ;                                                  qualification*or requalificationfor three                    to the ongimibneasurement data and to
                **;inclu.de reporting by;,lli'e.~oontractor Qf                                            years after the record is made.                              all relevant measurement control *
:* .sufficient error dabnO:allow *the.,; .: .                                                * (8)Theprograni must generate current information,: inchiding pertinent
.                        licenseeJo .calculate bias corrections                                            data.on the performance of measuring                        calibration data~ Records mtiiit be
      ... :" aitq;meas~ment limits of error,;All: ..*                                                  , processes, including, as appropriate; *
* available for~inspection/ -
    * :..* ~ " statistical.stuijies must 'be,reppit~~*!>r
* values-for bias-corrections-and their:                        ** * ... * .... - * : ~* :::, ...... , 1
      , - r,ef~_rences in the measurement.report
        - -,, ,llubmitted to the liceri11ee, wlid shall-. . .
uncertainties, random*error variances, limits for systematic errors, and qther* *
* ea. In&sect; 70.58; pa~agrilphs (o)(3}.'(e);
(f), (h), and U) -and' the introductory text
              . -,.ha:ve* access to the contractor's . '. * . **                                        . 'parameters needed to establish the                          of pliragt!lphs (i) *imd (~J are- re;vised t(!
          * :- :. ~u'pporting. control da_ta. The licensee                                                  uncertainty of measurements pertaining                      read'BS'follows:' * * * " ** **                      *
                      *shall perform reviews fo determiiie:the                                            to materials control and accounting. The                                .. . .
adequacy of the contractor's program*                                              program data must reflect the current                        &sect; 70.58 Fundamental nUClear material.
aiul'iiudits' to verify conforma11ce with                                          process-and measurement conditions                          controlS. *                    **
                        .all q9-pects of the program.1:{eview~ and                                          existing at the time the control                            *          *        ** *          *
                    . alldii!fmus_t,be performed atintervals                                              measurements-are.made. The*licensee                              (bj * . * *.              . ,r*, -... ,,* .
                        .not to*e:icceed.1Z months: The results of                                          shall record this data and retain this.*                        . (3.);Material,co.ntrol and.accounting
                  . ,re,.,Jews and audits*must betdocujilented record for three years after the record is                                                              functional-and organizationat . -. , , ,
          * *.. ::and:reported to licensee maJJagement.                                                    made. Me~utements which are not'
* relationships must.be setfort,hin writing
          ** * .- The *licensee* shall retain the record-of-                                                controlled by the program'. may nor be                      in job de11criptieris, organ~atioi:lal
                  **.th.tt-r.esiiltil:ofthelfoenseereview.and                                              used for materials control odor *.                          directi'i(~ instfuctioRS, pro&edure~. *
                  . 'a&#xb5;dit-ofthe*corttractor1s program for..                                              accounting proposes..The program shall                      manuals, ett:.,l'his documentation-must .
                      . three years'after the' reqord*J& made.
* include:        .        .. . ..* *                      . incb1de' pQsition. qualification.;~, . .. : .
              . s" .. (4).~ Qrdeno ensure thatpotential *                                                  *      *    .*    *  *              .      .          requirementssand defmitions di:-, . .
:.:.,o:J!Ou'roe!~f:~ampling,errQrlJie i~e~tified:. . (11)(t).'Fh., licensee shali-estabiish and autho~~es,..responsi~ilitie11, a!\d_duties.
        *.. ,.,,,,1:1i&#xb5;l.~l~~l~~:~res~tatiye,;:-                                                        . maintam *,statisttoal coptrol-&ystemf . *. Delegations of_~aterial contJ:81.'ands- *,,
0
                      **Pf<l~f;!_IJ.,~~~e~~-~~t~-~s{ti_e
* mclu~ ~ontrol chat1s,and format*                                                              0  _
* accounting*re.sp(.lnsibilities.ao'altt:: ,::. ~;:* '.
        .. ~ -:. P B ~ : ~ ~ welJ* cJ4tr~t_enzei.t**~ :. ~ - - stiltisffcaJ.'prdcooures, designecpo. ~ .                                                              iauthority-,iilust~wri~!lli~~ J? & .
t(J,J~l!6Jimi,Qf. ~V~tjfy,thW'"
* nionitodhe q~ualih,-of'eacli        type 'of'*'-~            liceoik!e:ahalUeurin,thlai-do~i1.0iento.tiQn *
                                                  *t.(of'exis.r....              duri!i.for:
ft.;.,., *. ---"~-""!5 ,, .., ..,,",                          * *, '* * .-~3 .*
* Tlie
                                                                                        ...,,,,, . ... _program.measurement.                .... *  * . . _,; . '
licensee            . aaa:ree_**.ord.i'untit:t,he;GoJDinida~!;~-;,;,:.
                                                                                                                                                                                        ,.      ... . ..... ~~,.:._, __
        - .,. . . . . '* - ,,,~-C1~l~iicl :_. ... ff!nal11'.!ff.4"c:, *shalrt"efain' a ccipy'of'tlie curieri~..                                                      . termmatea:-eacb licensa-tliatiruuwnK3.*
        " -*~ \f?f~, ,~~1rm.,'~limp~~mt&#xa2;gpff~~- -:~ atati&ticah:ontrohysteiil*a1r~Hecorct- .' the,activify,thatis aubject.tal~tention'.of
        ... *:-t!r.a~sp~~~a11d storage.:'.Oie;li.n~ns~;;r* ** untit:thtf Coininission tennihates each.* -                                                                the dof:wmmtQtion.~aadJf..MY!IJQ~on:of
              .. ,,.sfia!f#c~rd:lh~ ~aj~lt~"~f':th'~!i~!e\{: -. . licenscHhat.aqthorizes possessiott of the the documentation!ia.,su~ede'd. retain
                . ::~p~ess~~n~ ~llee~*t~s~.:~~ ,~all: ... -material that the system affects and ... thasupersededmateriaH9rJhtee:y.ears *
* i- ~~-m,a~n~tho_se res~ all!~,rerf!fi for'as sfaall~tain*copies of; such* system .                                                                        *a:ftet each' change.                      -. *""            '
            .,' , ro~1a~:tliat;sampl~*sr~~,Jlllf*l,Jn'USe.                                                documents;for,previousinventory                              *
* s    ** -~    * ;,>'':': '.< i, ;::.;.. ;,,:;.
            . :_aru:l!fo_r three-1.ears.,fo~o~ theJ,s~. :* .. p_erlods~:a*:record for, three,years. after                                                                    (e) A systeni mwit be: established;-, *
                    *: suc~~use;;'l',h' pragragi n.1l:Jsl_.cin,s~}f.i,at 1hey,4r~rep_laced> . ,                                                  .                      maintained; arld:foHowed'for:.the:,i-l * *
              .*... :* s~cli_,pl'.Qce~w:e~ are*m~*~a~~~ct ~~**: **' .                                          {iilCont,Qt chart limits .must be                        measurement. of all speciahiu,alear-<-, '
                    * ~!fowed: and, that*aa~p~mg*f.s:~o~ilaf:d:. .~at~bUs:l.l,eci,to be equivalent to levela of                                                          material received. producedlort *. , .*
              . *.. * *~ 1!1~-p~ures ~ol'.'es~~~*~1,,i:i~*:-, . signif,i~~of0:05 and 0.001'. Whenever transferted'between MBAsdi-iuisferred *
,... * ** :.
* lnru~s*fo.~ systematic erro.rs; ~nd:rapdom conb.'Ofela ttxceed the o.05 *control                                                                          from MBAs to ICAs, on inveritbry; ore .'
i::* ii.ii~;t*~.:;.tir:~:!f!~!&sect;* *.5;f':&#xa3;&sect;i~*.
7
*.* * ~ * ~ceii'llo"'s/                                                                      ~ '', * ' -~-              d    f in'  h. c:ord:J        thr
* quantity,except\for.pluto~um;bi:,r,yl~i~
!{ii!;~~' ~J:}dili~tS~" ~~!lii=ik* .
:. ~-, _*
* ottliif                          igni.installa              *'.,?*:"'*,,\ , ' *
, .,~,-.,~p~~~l{Opjl.tt~ta.Jcalioraticin. *andlhe * !:Je ,used for materiaLco.nlr9l-and* :* * ,
* system !}t~tgeneratedthe data, must not                        plutoniwn*each: *arid reactor,,irradiated .
fuels involved in research;:development,
:* . operatjon_oJ e11ch' systi:,riL Tlitise .. .*.' . a~owiting PUFP0Ses, a.ntiLthe*d~ficiency                                                            - and evaluation progra~s in facilitlett'.
                , ~aly~e8 anjfevaluatio~* mllSt*be'-                                              **
* h~~ been correctiid and the system has
* other thanirradiated-fuel reproces~ing
        . * * *-~~itfecL.wAA~eve~.a~riN:hange. .                                                          been bropgbt.int<> *con.~lat the-0;05                        plants-. The system mustbe*desar.ibed in
        ...*. : it)t;tade.'in;iny:compqrientph .1Jy&tem:                                                  co~le.vel. . *.. - :: .. ,_ .* ,. .            .
* _ writing and provide for sufficient :
              .. '''nieJiGep.se~.\shalt~idj~~n.,isrilts ,of-                                                    (1.2fthe: licensee shall provide' a. * *              . measurements to substantiate; the*
tlfeile apalys.es ~d e~lu~li~Qs' arid. . ..                                        records. syste~ in which all data,,                          quantities ofelement-and isotope
            . , ret~in these;recoi<Ji{fqr:tlw.e;Y.eara.aftet. **                                          information, i;f!ports, and documents                        measured and the associated::limits.of * .
* _;t.lie.. lif~ol~e:prq6'1jS,Q,F:~t&#xb5;pme~t..                                                    generate~ by the measQJ"ement _control 0
error. The.licensee shall relil;lrd ther. i
                ~-: '\li)i~,ced.~ala~~~,perfo~~e* ,._. __ , ,, .                                          program;\.lllllSt,be*retained for three . . . required measureinents.and'lstiociated.
:J;rl~~--ust'be;e_sta~l!s~*for-tha,,, . *..
                        -, ... ~ ,r,.. *** ~ '*                  *      *            *
* Y,aJs;_Records must include.a summary* limits:of error.and shall retain*any,._
 
record associated-with this*system for              three years after*the reco'rds are made.                                          _ (5} For eaclf.item,of m-adialeil fissile three years after the record is made.
(f) Aprogram must be established, maintained, and followed pursuant to This system shall include::
                                                                          -:  ...  . -~ -  .-
84.*Jn &sect; 70.60, paragraphla,) hicrevised
                                                                                                              ** - *
* materiat: *'*""* ,***:'~--=-~ . *-
                                                                                                                                        . (i)    Ide~lifi~titfn1iymoo~liiumber _
and/or serial_'numti&#xa2;r:**>: -**.                                      -~ * *
    &sect; 70.57(b} for the continuing                      to read as follows:                          - - :*            -        * "(iirIITHdiation an1J'decay*history*to *:
* determination and control of the systematic and random errors of measurement processes at a level
                                                        &sect; 70.60      Wel sealed sources.
                                                                          ...._ . ,._. _----=-
                                                                          ~ng- -~~'---- ....
                                                                                                                    -..                the extent appropriate to demons~rat~:, -*
that its niiclearand*thermal
                                                                                                                                  . characteristi~:comply-with license commensurate with .the requirements of                . (a} A licensee m~y perform well-
* conditions;.and * * * *
    &sect; 70.51(e)(5}. The licensee shall retain            logging operatio~s with a sealed:source                                          . * (iii) Any a~_ormal 0 ~ unusual . - __
each completed record required by the                only after the-licensee executes,a                                              condition*:relevant*torad&#xb5;ttion safety.
program for three years after the record            written agreement with thecwell owner                                                (B) Date ~th~*~hipment;***                                                    .
is made.                                            or operator \llat. within thir,ty (30) days                                          (7) Fo~ Fissne Glass III antl fo_ r Type _B _
          *      *      .
* after a well-logging source bas '.~en classified -as ,irretrievable, the following packages_, :*~-WJW~t(:ial contro !I l,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      * * * -~
(h}-A system of storage and internal            reqw_*rements w__ill be _implemente.__ d_. The                                  exercised; * .,,~- ~:
handling controls must be established,
* Ni] Na : tr                      ~ '
licensee sna_ll retain thiswritteo._ _                                              l"      - Ql
* maintained, and followed to provide                agreement,as a record_for thr~e,ye.mi                -                        tra_n_sfer_e_ e __ ,**,".":;;.,_*,_.:.*,:_:-:..*-...
                                                                                                                                                                ,. ~- *
* _ ._ ._._    , -
current knowledge of the identity,                  after cornpletipn of th~ ;\!~~ggivg _,                                              J~l Ad~&#xa2;:)~ki/1iich the shjpme:nt quantity, and location of all special              operations that 81'.8 t~e .s~bj~ct:~~e .-                                      r.{~.m~~iiji(4f:; ~: *'. ._.,.: .' :. ,'- _
nuclear md aterial ~ontainedd witht i? a            agreement.                          . _ 7:,;;":c:<,*,_ * .,                        * {~O}R.es~lt.s pfilie det.::_rm.~ations.
plant in iscrete items an con amers.                  *      *      *      ..      .. :~-, _.. *. ,_c,,~ .'. _*;_ .- ,.          regwJ'.~.by .&sect;'1'1.87..and,uy~.ua:. .
The iicensee,shall include procedures as                                                                                          ,con_qijip~:of:thll. ~~ge .approyal.
specified in &sect; 70.51{e)(1} and retain any            PART 71-J>ACKAGlNG,A'1{0~/ _ _ _                                                    (~ftlie:llcensee shall make-~vailable record associated with the procedures                TRANSPORTATION OF'.RAblOACTIVE                                                  to-:theCommission,for:inspection,.upon for six months after the record is made;            MATERIAL                    *          ' -* . * - ..                          re~*sonab1enoti~alh-ecords required*.
(i) Procedures for special nuclear                                                    .. ' . ** ... '' . -                      by ilijspwi.Records.shall.be,considered material scrap control must be                          65. The authority citation'tot:Part7t
* validoru.y if stamped, initialed, or                                                  .
established, maintained, and followed to continues to read as follows:                                        * .._                si~ed.and_.dated-.by authorize~ -* -
limit the,accumulation and the                          Authority: Sec. 161, 88 Stat.:~Jtil -.                            .        personnel.or .otllerw!se auth,enticated.
uncertainty of measurement of these                amended {42 U,S;C.:2201}; Sec. 3Jl. llS SlaL                                  . ( c) F.al_:)I. ~nsee fil.!clll, piailitain *. _
materials on inventory. The licensee                1242. as amended,142 U.:SC.'.5841). *
* _                                      sufficient--wrilten-reci>J:ds ,to ;furnish -
shall retaina,copy of.the cunent                _ 86:'tnl'lU;-:the exisfiitg:P~ is. __                                          . evidence,ol~,quaf~ty 1>Tpadtagis:ig. ,_
e
_procedures as reoord--uritil the                    designated {a)and thesecti.tmheading -                                          Thenlcords . to.be maintainedinclude CommissiOD -terminates each license                is revised ;and a rtew paragraph (.hl'is _                                      resnits.of :~.;delemunati~:regajroo,*by that authorizes tbe,sctivity,,thaUs                added1o-read.,asJolfows: * - - , * .                                            7.i~~,design..fabricalion,aiul~bly subject to the reteiltimi of procedures '                      cc:* . .            _- ~ -*-. 'ieconls;, .                          records; results ohevi~WSfi~nsp~&li~
* -and, :ffany portion of the:procedures 1s            &sect; 71.-1, - ~ and- - --                                                - **  _-- tests;:aruhiudits;'rei;uits 'of-111oni1oi-ing-0f
, superseded;-ret-ain:thesupeiseded. -.-            * * -; * :.. 0
                                                                        >.. ** -. *      <*., -                -                      work performance and materials .                                                      -
por:tio1i"tfor three years,after:e.ach  * ,; ,        {b) &ch-~~ requireti":b_y_ this ;part                                      *analyses; -and-results of maintenance. ,
chan~Such procedures.most include:                  must.be legible,througbout t_he retention                                      modification, and repair. Inspection,*
    *      *:s: *      * . * .. . _      - :..      .period specified;by-eacb Commission** -                                        test;and:auoit-recol'ds must identify the (j) Pijy.sical inventory procedures must regulation. The recordmay_be:the
* Jnspect~rordata*TeCOrder, the type of be established, maintained, and                  __ -original-0r.,a reproduced ~.PY or 8                                    *    ,.-obserMa-tion;: the-results; the . _ . .
followed so that apecial:nuclear.material ---microform,provided_ thtt_t,tne:copy :4>r.                                              a*c<:eptability,"amUhe action'1aken,in balance and their-measurement                        microformu :authenticated by                                                    connectiori--wiih any:deficiencies-nol~
uncertainties can be.determined on the              authorized.personnel and that-the                                              The records;must be retained for.the life*
basis of measurements in compliance                microform is capable of producing a *--                                        of the packaging which.they apl)ly        to with.ihe materialbalance and inventory* clear-copy throughout the required                                                          and three years thereafter. .
* _.
requirements and criteria.specified in              retention period.                                                                    BS. In&sect; _ , paragraphs (c)( ), {e},
* 71 97                                          4
    &sect; 70.51. The licensee shall retain 8 copy              il7: Section *-71.91&deg;      is revised to read as                            and (f)(i)are .revised .to *rea_d as foHows:
of the current procedures as a record              follows:              *                    *
* until the Commission terminates :each                                                                                              &sect; 71.97 Advance notificaUon of shipment license that.authorizes the activity that          &sect; 7.1:.91 Records.                                                              of nu~ar waste.
is subject to the retention of procedures and, if any portion of-the procedures is (a) Each-licensee shall-maintain for a period of three years after:shipment_ a
                                                                                                                                          -(c} * * * -                                      --- . -        _-- , - -
superseded, retain the.superseded.                  record of each shipment of licensed
. portionfortbree yeai:s after each                    material riot exempt under'&sect; 71.10, _*_                                        * * (4) The licensee'Shaltretain-a copy-of change. -                -          .              showing,.:wbere applicable: *                                          -      .the:nolificationas-a reGord for.~
years. -
(k) A system of records and reports must be established, maintained, and 111) Identification -of.the.packaging by .
model number;                                    _            _                          *            *                *            .
followed that will provide -information                (2) Verification-that th~_are no - -** -                              - *,1e):Be11isi~.nr,tioe. A licensee who sufficient to locate.special nuclear                significant defects in ,the packaging,'as --                                .finds:thahcbedule-information- -
  -material and to close a measured                    shipped;                              - * *, *
* previously~isl,led:to a:govemor or
* material balance around each material                  (3) Volume and identification of                                            govem()r'11~in -accordance with balance area and the .total plant, as -              coolant;                                                  . . ,              this-sec.tion;.Willliiot* be met. shall , ' -
specified in UD.51 *. Auequired by.                    {4}Type.81ld..quantityofticensed *
* tel~p}toue-aF~sible*~- th~:
    &sect;-:7o.si . theJicenseeshall~taiD.the ._-            material.in,eachpackage:, amUhe.iotal-                                    -_ office*&#xa2;~:of,the:-State.:n~of .
  - records associated*with this.system for*.          Quantity of each shipment; .                                  . : -,        *the g~or~~**and-:inform that
 
, individuat-Gf;fhe extent:'of;the delay,                include the instructfomJ:IJF'procedures                          (1} Detect attempts' to gain beyond* the.scbedule:drigiimlijr reported. whiclt establish a records r.etenfion                                    unauthorized entry or introduce*
The licensee,slimfmainHlbriatrecord: of*                program that is.consistent' with                            unauthorized material!J into transports the nameofth3~,a:imacted.for                            applicabl~regulations and designates                        by deceit using the following three J~l'\I'-" .* * ,:,: ** ;'ifi~i"" **          .
* factors.such as duration, location, and                      subsystems and subfunctions. The tfJ * ~ *" : :. '."" . '-0~,;:,;J'.;L:*- * .*
* assigned responsibility The licensee                        licensee shall retain a copy of the (2l The-licensee*31111Uii*,~ the-*                  shall retain these records for three years                  current procedures.required.in n.otice that it<isa,cancelliltf1ll);ami shall:          beyond the. date when the licensee last                      paragraphs (c)(l) (i} and {ii) of this-identify*tlie.advanee notification which
* engages iD the activity fol! which the                                    section as a record.foF three years after is beb>g:eallileiled,,The:licensae shall                quality nsunmce programwaa                                  close* of period licensee possesses retai11,a_copy oi the now:eas,,e riecord, - developed. If: any* portion of tlm written                              special nuclear material under each for thr~y~ .*                                          procedures or instructions is                                license for which, the procedures were
: 89. In f1M01-. paragrapti (b} is                    superseded. tlle*licensee shall retain*the*                  developed amt if any portion of the revflied to read ml'follow:sr ** .
* superseded material for three yoors after                    procedores. is superseded, retain the
      -                              _* . ~ ,., ..    . it is superseded.                                            superseded material' for three years after Subpart.H-Quaffty~Asammce
  &sect; 1t101,*  auanti aswrai:ice reqt,Irements.
PART 73-PHVSJCAL PROTECTIOH:OF each change.
95'. In &sect; 73.26, paragraphs {c} (1){ii}
  *'    *    *.    '*                                  Pl.ANTS AND MATERIALS                                        and (2),-theintroductory text of
: 92. The authority citation for Part 73 .                  paragraph {d}(St, amfparagraphs (dff4}
contin~sro.readas follows~                            .      a~d (e){1Jare-revis~-to*read as follow~
                                                            -Authority: Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as                    &sect; 73.2& l"ransportatJQ@llfsk:al protection amended (42 U.S.C. 2201); Sec. 201, 88.Stat.                  syst~ms..a,Ullls~-camponents.*md*
1242. as amended (42 U.S.C. 5841).                            pracedur.es. .        ' '
93: Iri &sect; 73.24. paragraph (b}{i) js revised to*read as follows:                      .                (c)***,.*                          .,
                                                          &sect; 73.24 . Pnihibltion&
                                                                                                                          ,fl};--* 1t{"11r...                ;i.::*
                                                                  * . .* . *                                              (ii)?The shipinerit'shall be p r ~ a t
* all times within the.geographical'lnmits, (bl,** * ** . . . , . . . . . . :* .
(t):1.'lie* lii:enseiishatJ,corifirm arnJ;Jrig: '        of the United States as provicfed!~.this.
the ari-ivat* if;the' fmal':destmati'on ot* '' .              sec&#xb5;eri ao~U 221i~d tu~:1ilt\!) * . ,
each'individnal'"shipmmitsand:remm&                          licens~ ~ ~elf(;hrec;ord,,a* ' . '
log for three-years        from    the* datirnf'tfle- ... required byJ~~~~.,tht:e8i,,.* .
years after.~l&ieu.see,,,, *.
last entry.*in the log. The licensee.mmU -
also schedule shipmentslo ensure that                        p0$~~e&8petjal 11udeat! ~
* the total'quautily.c~.two, Gl'moi"e '' .                    uri~e11 eac.h, ~~e,aut}iarizing th~- '
shipmenta;iir. transit-atithe,.same*tim~                    license_e.ti),sJiip,~m~~IL,,.
superseded' ll}af~ij)e~~ ~ I I
* does noJ. ~qu.al or e~ce~q the forJim~ .
quantity, or ' ' ' ' ' - ' ' ' ' ' . * ' '                  each chang~,            .    .*. . _
                                                          *      *        *    .~ ......~.---                            (2).A licensee whO'.exports a formula quantity of strategic special nuclear-*
94; In &sect; .7~-~Jhe,inlI'.oductory text to                  material shall comply.with the paragr<(lphs.{b){3T and(c){ll are revised*                  requirements of this section and &sect;&sect;,~3,25-to re~d,~s~~o~"                          .      .          and 73.27, as, applicable. up* to, the ftrst
                                                          &sect; 73.25 P ~ c : e caprabilltlesfor
* point where. the shipment i& taken off phpieaf protection at strategic: speclaJ                    the transport outside the United States..
nuclaaunatertaHn tnmslL                                      The licensee shaU retain each*record required by these sections for*three years after close of period licensee-possesses special nuclear material under each license authorizing the .
licensee to export this materi~. ~q ..
superseded material for'tliroo years after each change.                        -
(d) * * *
(3) The licenseeor*the-licensee*s        agent shall establish, maintain,* and folfowa-written management.system to provide for the development, revision,
* implementation, and enfon:;ement of transportation physical, proteetfon. :
procedures.
                                                                                                                          . The licensee or-tire agent shallretailr as a record the cunentma1111gem2nt' _.
system for-three: yeal'!f aft<< t!lOStfof-period licensee possessesc~ieF nuclear. meteriahmdertlia lieensefor
* 4',1:456 : * -Jfede~-:,iui~e_r'J/ .,-'Mc)~..Jn,; c;~,{~Ql' ~ffiW.AQJ.1J;'!Jdiji1 ;.l.qtjtob~t,:*,1Jl\~7J~~9@it!~~..:; :_:,; ., -~-;~_";)
::;c;o~~i~~Y:fihe ;;:t::vi~l~~~:;::~~-:
retain the superseded material for three t1i1th-ili~:;;!:~::::~~hd!:i:::r:::
and, if any ,portion of-,the-pr.o.cedutes *is
                                                                                                              . ~~~~~::i;::.:::!.~!~,~tl,~;t;;
Respo~bililyiMtdriXi!-The'fifth.*category'.
* years after each change. The system .                  superseded, retain the superseded .
* ofinformaiion;1Jrdcedures;ddessnot* * .i; shall include:                                        material for,three*years after each . i              . have to'oe'mibrnittedfor*appro\\all-l 1* ** *':I:
  *              *    *      *                      . change.          .      .. ,, , ,. ***                  The plan sliall 'becoine effective arid Be (4) Neither the licensee nor the                    . (3)-lnclude*instructions ..for,each escort followedfbytne'lice"nsee*30-'dllys,aJter '
licensee's agent shall permit an                      and retain a.copy of.the,aurrent                        approvat:byitliif:Comriitssion/ **, *' * * ,_;,,-
individual to act as an escort or .other              instructions*as a-i'ecordlor,three years*                    (cf:*.,~*','"''"*,,;::;:;;*=*** ., . ,.., * **- "
security organization member unless the after close ofperiod:licensee,possesses                                  * (2) Detailed'procediires-developed-, :. *., .*
individual has been trained, equipped,                special nuclear material,under.eaq_h              . . accotdingcto:AppEiri'dbr:C to this-part''-''***
and qualified to perform each assigned                license that authorizes.the.activity:that                available at-the litiensee's site;-*The' * *,:
security job duty in accordance with
* requires-the instruction imdre'tairi,any
* licensee;~tf i~tai,n_:.a"p9py,0Hhe * *. ,\,
Appendix B, of this part, "General                    superseded material for three.,years-after
* current,pro~,d.~~~s:1u:~~or-d ~til-t~e;;,-
Criteria for Security Personnel." Upon                each change. Theinstructions.-must, . :                  Commissi *- ** ** inatesthe license for the request of an authorized                          direct that.-upondetecticm-orthe                        whioli            .            uresitwere;aev~lopedi;;;::- _
* representative of the Commission,- the                :abnormal presence of unauthox:ized .. * :- :andi.                                    ion-of the,procedlire.s is'..
licensee-or the agent shall.demonstrate                persoils,Vehicl&#xa2;s;or-\'~ssel11tfn:(fie ;*f,t.'i.:. -sup'***.                  ., . Jlli'ithif.sq~ffkiiied;;-' . ':
.the ability. of the physical security                  vicinity of a spenlfi!e'J1/4iijipmen~J>i u~ ;- material{odh.re~ y~rs' after each_,                                                .
personnelto carry out their assigned                  detection of a deliberately:-i~d,&#xb5;i:;ed_ ..' .. *. **. *change;'Gttff;;;U:5 ~,,. i'"' :..:;"", :. '.,.:..'.~ -,~-
* duties and responsibilities. Armed                    situati~n that has the ~,o,t~riti~,~Wf.-, ., ' ..:, -!<          * .* - ;*-.,_.*.,;_,: *;:_ c::...,-,..1. . _; ' ,;
escorts shall requalify in accordance                  damaging a spent fuel shipm~nt, th~ . . : . (dfl'h~ifo~~~e~'llhall prt>viddotthe with Appendix B to this part at least                  escort ~ill:        '"** .:, * "' ' - ~/'\". __ . implemeil'.tatioq,,t,evi~ipn;*and *--* _*. *. *
* every 12 months. Each requalification                  *        *    * . * - ,*.                              maintnatice ofthis saf~guara&'_ ,
must be documented. The licensee or the                      (5) Provide for maintirianca:Qf ~
* contingency plan. To '.tliili end, 0the
* agent shall retain documenta tiori of the              written log by the escQrtif~_n,f -,1, -~ *. , .*        licensee- shaltprovide.for a.review at
* initial qualification for the.term Qf                  communicationlj centerpersomiel fur                  -least every twelve)ii9riths*.ofthe * * *'
employment and of each requaHfication *each spent fuel shipme~t,.~l:tifl}i:,will_: ,*--. . safeguards_.cor).tiryj~y;iila11- hy                                          1:.: _:*-,
* as a.record for three years from the date _include information d_escribing the *.
* individuals-lnd~P,~l)~e11Hifbptli".iiec&#xb5;ri:!,f .. -
of the requlllification.              .              shipment and significant events that..*: . program'ma.&#xb5;,ageineiit-a*ndJ>,ersonnel' ~'; '
  *      *    *    *      * **                      occur during the shipment,-and .will be:                whb'have dirept re,i>6tfs1bility~foi _... '.
(e)-Contingency and Response-Plans                available {or xevi~w:by ,au,hpri~d1WC.: i:nq>lemeril~tio!i;~f~~,.,i_ec&#xb5;pty~p~gra.111 .
. and Procedures. ,fl) The. licerjsee:()r the            personneUcir:a perioa ofat ~ea~t:tbree *,. '" ::The t'eview.itha}J]n.ql1ln~:,a,J~~~w. 11nc(' .
  -licensee's ag~nt,shall.-establi~*. * .*. : : .*      yeaiifoUowirig*.coiiipleJi<>n 0&#xa3;:iheT _: ;; ,.: .,, *. :audirofsa{-eguard~iiijfigent:y *:* } "} : *
*::r::~:::::::~:~!:ro~~~~i;~ :,                        ,!htm.~~ */\~;\i.'.;i~;:t:/~*rl.f:*: ' : ;:*'.: *--~;=~=:=ii~1::!t;!!:L :.:* -*:
*with,.threats, thefts,and:radi:olo'gi'oal', ;' : ' 97. In i1a'40,.paragr~ph:li tbk(t1){2)/ -;i prog~~~-a_iid~H~\qf:tlW*'!~~g_t1~ipij//*: *; .
0 sabotage related to strategic spei::iiil ,. '
* and (cl) are ~vised ,t_o-ri!ad:1tsifolJows: : .
* s~te~,alo~1~~~o~~~Js,,,,,;'-:c,,i,c./i':'
nuclear material in transit subjectio*th_,e              .* . . * ,.c-,, , . r,>: *:,, ;:,~;                .,estabhshed fqrr,~po~J>yJoc.ahla~r r, pro~sions of this section. This                        &sect; 73:40
* Physical protection: 'General                  enforcen:iefi.tauthoritie~; :The._.r~J~ts pf.
saf~ards contingency plan,inustbe in .
* requirements 111 fixed SHea.
* the re_view an? *audit, -alq~ !'!* > :,
accordance with the,criteriain --: .,. -. . . *                  *    *    *      "                          reco.mme11_d,ations,f9r_tmpro.v~ine~t!I'.. .
Appendix C to this part,.'.'Llcen1:1e~: ._ *"*-.            '(b) Eachlicensee subjecn9'the. :-                  shall be documenteg.~.P1>l'.!edJ0Jbe.. .
Safeguards ContingencY:,Plan." The , .
* requireinertts of&sect;&sect; 1:t20; '13.45; 73.46;                              licensee's.porpora~e and plant ,, <:; *-,, -*
licensee or the agent shall retain lhe
* 73.50, 73.55, or&sect; 73.60 shali prepare a                  management, and kept available'l}t*the.i contingency. plan as a:record f~r-three              'safeguards contingency plan:an*:.
* plant,for i11speption:for,_i!. period,.of three .:
years after close of period licensee
* accordance with the criteriasefforth in                  year:s fti>m.th11.date of1he revi~w:*or **
possesses special nuclear mate'rilil                Appendix C to:this part The licensee .                    audit.**
under eachli9ense for:whic~,the plan is              shaH*retain the current plan as a record *
* 98.111 :&sect; 73,~,paragraphs (b)(a)(i),
used and superseded matenal for three*                until the Commission terminates the                      (b)(4), (d)(~),:{d)(lO), ld)(lS), (h}{lkand ..
years after each change.                              license for which th~ plan was -*                    _(h)( 2) are revised to r-ea_ d*as follows: .
  *      *    *    .. * ..                          developed and, Uany portion of the plan
* 96. 1n &sect; 73.37, paragraphs (b)(2), (b )(5), .
* is superseded, retain the superseded                    * &sect; 7U6 Fix~ site p~y.icai pr,teQtion *_... , **
and the introducto~. text of 'pa_ragra_ph , _ inaterial for three years after each ..**                        systems; subsyst~s,.cornponenta,:and
                          .,,                          cli_ange. *The safeguards_*,conting'en_ cy*              proc_edur'es: . .                                    . .        ..
. (b)(3) are revised to read as follo~s; . .                                                                                                              * *
* plan *shall include plansfor deaiing with * *                    * '*                  *' ,.*-,-
  &sect; 73.37 Requirements for .physical                . threats, thefts; andi.ndustriil:l sabotage:*
* fl>f * "'*
* protection oflrradlated reactor fuel In              relating to -nuclear facilities licensed ** *' * * * ..{3)' * ~ .*...f : ** **:' **                                        -:- ' :*
transit.                                              under Part 50 or- to the possession-of *                  . *(i) Written'sectirlty prbcedures*tliat'
  *      *    *    *
* special nuclear material licensed.tinder                document the structure of the security (b) * * *                    .                    Part 70 of this chapter. Each licensee                  organization and detail the duties of_
(2) Include and retain a copy of                  subject to the requirements of this*
current procedures for coping with                    paragraph sball,submit*to the                              1 Licensee~ :liJ1bjiict to &sect;&deg;73,55 may inoiiify their .
circumstances that threaten deliberate                CommissiOJ!*for approval the fi~t four                  physical seciinijfiiliins to incorporate* contingericy
* damage to a spent .fuel shipment and                  categories of information contained-fa                  plan informtttio,if~pecified in Appendix C to this part, A p~fa@ifiecurity plan that contains all:lhe with other safeguards emergencies as a                the safeguards contingency plan; (The                    informatioil;reqilfiid'in*both &sect; 73.55 and App_endix*
record for three years after close of                first four categories of information, as              . C to.Part 73 seli~fies*-the requirement for a .
period licensee possesses special                    set forth in Appendix C to this part, are                contingency plan. *                                    *
 
"t]f  r ti/._
* l. I ' I  * * . ! I :  ** l'edenr't~                  t _Volt *sz Not. 20& t. Wednesday/ Octobe *~. lW1 1*~cHmfei guards. wa~men.,and*otherindividuaJs-                            or otherindividualdesignated by*the                    superseded material for three yean after responsible. for securitJ{, Thelimmaee                          lieensee while in a protected area- and:                each change.        .        * ** *
* shelhetain:*,~PY of-the,.vUl'JeBt                0
                                                                  .,,..
* shall be badged to indicate that-an                    . (~) Thelicemree shall nor-permit an*
* procedures. as, a-l'eGGl'd~Lthe,, ..
* escort is required. In addition, the                    md1vidual to act as a guard, watchman
* Commissiori-terminatea'Jbe license for                          indi:vidualshall be required. to register              armed response person, or other * '
          . which they were develQjJ~~- and,.ifany
* his.or*ber name, date, .time. purpose of                member of the security organization port!on oJ the proced~~*yt. ~fer.seded.                          visit and employment affiliation;                      unless the individual has been trained, retam th'e superseded'~!ert'alfor. tfiree                        citizenship, and name of the individual                equipped, and qualified to perfonn each years after each change;- and:                                  to be. visited in a log. The licensee shall            assigned security job duty in accordance
              *      **      *      " : .*<.
* retain each log as a record for three-                  with Appendix B, "General Criteria for (4} '11ie*licensee shall ru;>t-permit.an*                  years after the last-entry is made in the              Security Personnel," to this part. Upon individual to act a:s a guard., watGbman.                        log. *.                                                the request. of aa authorized armed response perso.n. or other *                              *    .. *      "      "
* representative of the Commission. the member of tfle secwi.tll'. organi2atfon                            (hJ " "
* licensee shall demomtrate the ability of unless the indi:vfduaJ:haa. been trafu.ecL.                                                                              the physical liecuritypersonnel tocarry equipped. and qualified fa p~rform each                            (1) The licensee shall haw a                        out their assigned duties and assigned security job duty in accordance safeguards contingency plan for dealing                                        responail>ilitie&. *Each guard, watchman.
with Appendix B fo this part "General.*.                        with threats, thefts, and radiological
* armed response. person. and other Criteria for Security l'ei'sonnel:" Upon.
* sabotage related to the strategic special                                    member-of the security ~nimtion thee reque~t of an autlu>riz~d-.. __ .'. . *
* nuclear material and nuclear facilities                shall requalify in acoordance with representative orthe Commissfon,.the                            subject to the provisions of this section.              Appendix Bi ta, this part at least every 12
            -licensee shall demo_nstrate the ability of* Safeguards contingency plans must~ lli- months. This requalification must be*
the physical security p_ersonnel, whether accordance with the criteria in .                                              documented. The licensee shall retain licensee or contractor employees, to                            Appendix C fo this Part. "Licensee                      the,docwnentation of each carry~ttheirassigneddutm$a~d.. .                                Safeguards Contingency Plans."                  * ./ requallftcation as. a re-cord for three responsibilitiesi. ~c& guard;              :wat-an..            Contingency plans must incfnde, but                    years after the requalification. *
* armed;respoJJBe.person.,Ol"other                                need not be limited to, the response, member of the secm:ity,argmmation.                              requirements-hi pal'llgi'aphs-lh)(2)' *                " "
whether-a liceilseeor-oontl'actor *
* through (h){5J of thi'l'.I section. The *                  (c) * .,. *-.                    if *
            *e~,lihall.reqtialify-inaa::oraance                                licensee shall retain a        C?PY of'the ** , .        (5)"fndi'vidnals not employed*ljy the' .
with.AppeiitfutB..to..t.ma,pmtaUeast:                            current safeguards con~~ncy p~~n as . licensee must be escorted by a **-*
ev~tt:montha. T h i a . ~
* a~*unfiltheComnumon * . * . watchman, or other individual.. 2* .
shall he aocumente1t l'he-clicemee:iba1t-~-- .. ti,mninates* the license-and, ifany . ., . _ . designated by the licensee, whilein a
            .retain .the-doGWBelltlition,of:eacli ; *. ,, *-: -.. porfiinr-ef. tfut.ptan* is supersede-cf, retai~, . protected11ma*and must* be badged t<r *
              .requalification as a* reoord:fi;t three-.;,,.                  *the superse_ded ihlrterial f!>!._three years . iridieattflhatan,esoort is requited. IA.
years after the requalificatfoii. *
* after each change.                    * -*    ._ .      addition, tlie licensee* shalt require that
              * **              *      * ....* * ** .,* .                        (21 The licensee shall establish and              *. each, iddividual m:ft' employed by the, *
(dl:- ~
* c'>. : . . . ' :' ,,_ ' ~ : . ;* *. . document response aIT.angements that                                licenseeregister his _!Jr lte'l' name. date, f3},The licensee*shall.estalt~~-and. .                      have been made with]ocaJlaw, .                          time. purpose of visit, employment follow w,i:itten,e~a that;w.ill,. *
* enforcemeat authorities. The licensee                  affiliation. citizenship, name and ba'dge permit :access*c.ontrol~nnetto :                                shall retain documentation of the                      number of the escort, and name of the identify those veliicles tliat.lll'~;.. . . .                    current ~angements as a record until                    individual to be vfstted; The licensee authorized and those materials that are                          the,Commission terminates each license                  shall retain the register ofinfonnation not authorized* entry te-pretec'ted.. _                      ' requiring ihe arrangements and, ifany . . : for three years after'the last ~ is                      .
material aecesi, anlfvitaTaren:,Tfie *-**,* .arrangemeDt is supersedecL retain the .. made in the register. Except for*a drivel' licemree stialfretain a ~opy,-of~: "::'. ,, .~ superseded materialfor three years after of a delivery or service vehicle, ari current procedures as *a record uritiT;tlie *. . each change. .                            -              .              individual not employed by the licensee Commission terminates eachlicense for.                          *        *    **      *
* who    requires frequent and extended which the procedures were developed,- *.                            99. In &sect;: 73.50. paragraphs. fa) (3} and            access to a protected area oi: ir:vitatarea and, if any portiorr of the;prooeduresist,                      (4).;(c}tlij.._;and (g): (1) and (2), are revised      need not be escorted if the individual is superseded\,ietaui the*~~cl-, "'n:'*, "' to read as follows:
0                                                                provided with a picture badge. which ma teriaEJdrthree ~tei<.-eactt,.-. *--~ ,: '                                                                            the individual must receive upon
              ?hang;** ' ;.. i: _.,. :':_;.Jtt.~Jii; '*. .
(10}'.Before*exitingl            ***teiiafi,
                                                                              !f!!:1~:~~'t~~::sa~&deg;Jv'::::ca1 .
en trance into the protected area and return each time he or she leave~ the protected area, that indicates~-
access<atea, conmmei-9,                  ,, - hmiiitated            (a J *. * *                                            (i) Nonemployee-no escort required, wastes,shaB-he drumscaiinetJ'.amf.:- * .                            (3)The licensee shall establish,                        (ii) Areas to which access is at tamper sealed by least.two'--::**'. .                            maintain. and*follow written security                  authorized, and .
(iii) The period for which access ha11
* individuals~ working and-~ng,their- procedures that document the-structure findings, as,aJeam, ~ - do:nol'ftB'Ye                            of the security orwmization and detail                  been authorized.
            .:access. to mat:erial'pt'.O<;essirtg:.antli '* *
* the duties-of guards, .watchmen, and                          .*    *
            . stora~!1reas. The-license&-sliaD retain                          othedndividuals responsible for                            (g) Response requirement: [1) The the records ~ these .flhcfmgs frir*thtee- .                      security. The licensee shall retain a copy licensee shall have a safeguards years after tluf~4i1fmaqe. . .
* of theit:urrent*procedures.as a*record.
* contingency phm for dealing with * *
              * * ..'< .,, .:.. ,, *-> *    *.*, * ,-. :.:, *,                untihheCommission*terminates,each                      threats; thefts, and' industrial sabotage: *
                . (13},IndividuahrnoJfpe=rttedifJt~e *. * -' lieense'for which the,procedures-Wl1N                                    related to-the specialnm:learinlifuriaF:
liceriseir,tfJ;eeter.'pmfecte,ci':a~,wifboiit developed; and,, it any*portion of. the
* and nuclear faciiities subject to the ' **
* escort shall:ba-mccme~byai.watchman.. procedures:issupers'eded.-~tain*t&e-
* provisiom1 of this section. Safeguaidif ,--
 
contingency plans must be ii:i :, *, ; * -* **                        beeri,made awar1fi>Uhese. , : ,;O'. ,*;,'                                            *.. planiis:.app11<>ve'atllh~tta:inirtg,aitd ,)*:-~s;+
accordance with the criteria iil
* responsibilities;* ,, . ;, ,: *.. C :*                                                  tjualifications;plaitl.ntllift::be1,li,1towetlsliy*0
* Appendix C to this part; ,;Licensee                                  * *      * ** * * * * ***'* ..* ..*.* * * :J "<'.: ..' :, :.
* the licensee1J01iayt;il:ftl!Mhei-subrtiittedr11:
Safeguards Contingency Plans." The.                                      (3)* *'! .* . * * *:'* '.'.. ,., *.* -'"' .,_> F * .                                plan1s apprdve'd'bflhf!:lNRe,- ;?,f,'C)'*:~~.;-.(;~('
licensee shall retaip. a copy of the plan                                (i) Written* secilritj p~i~diires that ,:                                            * ~,,,:.,,a.,,'::,.,-1.:f '""'>> :;,a'tot'~:.-7t**;,*-,, -.,*+,,*....:" * * :J and each change to-the plan as a record                              docunient the stri.u:tl.U'e* of tlie'secutity                                              {ell ,.,:,,..,;,,;j;:,. L::1&#xa3;i~;Jf,"( :,. : *:***"*: *:-c j;c ;*t.~! .
* until the Commission terminates each                                  organfaa tion *and oetai11he'dritieli* of                                                  '(6).liiilrt1a"'          al e,,6tiii:tiib'ti~~d :b*            -"tbe '
license for which the plan was                                        guards, Wil tchrnen, ano ;~tliefirioi~du~ls. . li<iJhs"lie'lci                                                *~ijfitNroYfcfea .arffe~s,                  !ithout, developed and retain the superseded                                  responsible,for security; TneJicensee '                                                escort ~h~lLJiti *es~qrteal;>y.a wa ti::hman materials for three years after each                                  shall maintain a copf ofthe*Clirren:F                                                  or oth~findivi!fu_!i~4.E!f!.i@~teq.by*the .
change.                                                              procedures a:s a record untilithe*/ * '.                                                liceris'efjfilll in'.a"'*                    otijcJed area 'and *
                                                                                                                                                *ror i&#xa5;JtJ&sect;1~~I::* 1r . ..*:~i~ir (2) The licensee shall establish and                              Commission terminates each license                                                      shiili'-&e'ha"'*'"etPtifr                          t1ftli~tan '
document liaison with law enforcement authorities. The licensee shall retain the doc.umentation of the current liaison as a record until the Commission terminates each license for which the liaison was developed and, if any                                        (HJ Pro,isfpnfor ~~U~n;l\Pm~iilqt,.:_ .indt:Qi'                                                                  _                .. ' e-,jit~'efu'~e-                <
portion of the liaison documentation is                              . these procenures andanfie~Jjft,iff.t:11:f:' 11haff'fitaiit~_,~;-1fh_'~o'fiieViifffiforin_.,'ation . *_
* superseded; retain the superseded                                    thereto by 'ihe* individilal:>Vitif:-ov~fijf;:*:'; fotthree yit;Jtftet:the'1it"st responsibility forth~'.s~~il#1Y;(un~tjoris.''~: * ,<*t ',.: *-* ,~, >,* ' ' *, ,, *.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        'entry      in the*
material for three years after each change.                                                              The licensee shall retain *each .wiiffen. ..:. ~e~!t~t:; ,_:_:' .;,'=' * , * . ~i- *: i ,- -;, <*. *-:. . *: ,... .
          *        *              **                                  approval as a record.for                  thre.e-yea'ii::.;: ~*                            .,<:!~:,,..., * :*,.:.~ ** , *. - , ..
100. In&sect; 73.55, paragraphs (b)(1) and                              from    the  date    of,the    a;pprov~l:.                :*.:.    ,:c:*  ~  .,  *        ~~]fii;J~ense~:;h~lf~~t~lish:and (3) (i) and (ii) and (4), (dl(6), and (h)(2)                              (4 )(i) The licerisee.shall,ri.~fp"ijrinit~                                        *docimient1iaison.with'.lot:aMaw ..
are revised to read as follows:*                                      ind ividual to act as a\guaia,)v,13.tcbjpan*                                            enforcement.authorities.-'fhe:licensee armed response pers.~ri; ,or'.other * .,,:;., .'.: -~                                    shall reiain :documeniation of the .: *
  &sect; 73.55 Requirements for physical                                    member of the secuijty .orgiuii~ation : *.                                                                                    **
* protectlon*of licensed activities In nuclear.                      . unless    the  individual        .haii    ,been*trafried,                  *  . . current liaiJQn:as.a:irecord until the ..
* power reactors against radiological                                  equipped, and qualif.i&#xa2;ii_'topeif~rm~ach. _ Cominissiim!lerinfnates eaol'.Flieensefor * ..
sabotage.                                    *
* assigned. sec;:~ity,1oh''.dq(y]n"accorcfance which:tludiais,pn::.l\'&8 develpped~~pd, if :
  *        *        *
* with AppendixB, "General Cnteria for,,... !lllY porlio1tof.-t}J,eiliaisqn.cfocume~tation ':
                                      *
* I ** *l.
          .n'hy:si*ca/Se*c*;.,.1*tyri..,.0*n1*zati*o**;., *(l) SecurityPersonn_*_e ;'.'.to.,...is.~~rt:, po_n --~... *
(b). -r.
* u                        i~_:Superseded.,.i:etamJhe;~~rseded .. . .
                                                                                                                                                                            *,r .i.:""'                .. &.                    h u,._ * :'""a                  ...          h          *
* f -          **~"' *, d.r-0
                                                                                                                    *                - * - * * ~a,teria1 ,or~!lli.-'\:fl~te~r&IJ-.:ter,e~c :' -*-
The Iice1,1see shallestab_lish*a.-security ...:,* t e.reguest.o anauuion~e *st-:::,:..-:-,.*:,,,. -- ,.: h. -                                                                      - .. - . - * -                    ... . .
representative Of the Coinmission,,Jlie _;. **c ange,.c: :> J,\:;;:::'.~:i'?~' :B " - .:*~:*.,:                                                                    **' -*
organization, -includir,.g guard s, to * * ..
protect.his facility ag!lirist r!l_djqlogical .                                                  ..                    .
e licen_see sha_11 del!lons. tra. te _ th, a.,b1_li_*,; t,y* of
                                                                                                                                                                *        * . *. *,i ,":' ~.-:,,;;;,_~'..,;; *.:. ;.
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sabotage. lf*ij. contraofguard:{qrce,is , *
* the .phY;sica! _s_ecii,ry_ty P.~rtcm~!t,t '~~-rcy ... * : 101., In &sect;. 73!6~, pa'.fagi:'aphs (c,{~);:(d) uh*1*1ze..d .r,or site seCUl'l__** "'.,'*th**
                                            *_e 1**1cense.*es.*-,:*
                                                              ,        out their:ass,oned,d_
                                                                                            ,.,..      uties*and*    *      * * ::::
                                                                                                                                    - -,--,.,,:                *(~) an_ dI1iMe. ){3)(hr),,{e)(5),,and  -                  , (e)(6)
                                      *6-wri((~n agreement :WiUi!the,contracito.r* .                          responsib_      ilities. Ea_c.. li_*g* uar_. d. *,  w_ .~tc h .. m. ari,
* introcWct.. _ ory"  *. texFand_        i(e).(6J){i),  :~xi<l*the that~ust be retained by~the licenseesas.                              armed resporise*perlic:n~;'anq ~thef .                                                  introducto__cyJextfo'-{e1f4):':{f)f~J:*and .
a rec&rd for the duration of .the contract._, member ofthe security organization_                                                                              (g)(3)(i),'{g){4Pand,(gJ(5){i}iuie:revised to
* ll cl l h              th            .                            shall requalify in accordnnce'with . * :                                                read as follows: .                                        "'*: .
wi :eary*s ow at: -                                                  AppendixB:iothispartat_:least'every*1z*                                                        *.-*,:,i.. *.'.**<.;;,***.;,*_,;_... .:.::.;.-:--.... :_ *
(i) The licensee is responsib. ie*fo.tlie
* months --(fhis requalification sh'all be                                                &sect; 73.* 67    * -- -- *** *.. : .... *, ** - -,. -..ln*translt Ucensee            fixed    site    and      *, * *                .*
Commission for maintaining-safeguards                                            ' .            **                        .            . ** ,                requlreme"!~'.fP.!' ~~ phy~~P'9t~~ of_
in accord ance w1'th -Commission
* documented* The licen*see"ShallTetain _ special nu*clear mate'"'AI
* oa of m""_    uu..erate and**
the documentation of each                                                                low  stiate_g**,1c--s_'    tgn_lflciance:*' - . **.* . .
* regulations and thelicensee'.s security
* requalification as a record for three                                                    * ' **' ** *                    :.          i - * ** *0 plan,          *                                                    'y"ears after the requalification.                                                                                              ** * -. : ~* c; *
    -(ii) The NRC may inspect, copy, and                                  .{ii).Each licen.seeshall submit a*                                                      (c) * .*~ * *                              ; .:      * -*
take away copies of all reports arid .' * **
* training and qualifications,plan outlining                                                                          (1) Submit;a,security plan or.an .                                            ,
. documents required to be kept by                                      the processes by which guards,                                                          amended ~ecurity plan,describing how .
Commission regulations, orders; or                                _:watchmen, armed response pe~sons, and the licensee,wilkomply with all the applicable license conditions whether
* other members of the security '.                                                          requirements Qfparagr~phs (d),Je), (f}, - -*
such reports and documents are kept by* .. organization will be selected, trained,                                                                            and {g) ofthis section, as appropi:iate, .
the licensee or the contractor,*                                      equipped, tested, and qualified to ensure includi~-schedules of,imple&#xb5;um_tation..
(iii)The.requirementiri paragraph                                  that these individuals meet the
* The licen11ee.sha0 reta.ilHt-OQpy.ofthe (b)(4) of this section that the licensee                            *requirements of this paragrapb.,The.                                                    effective,sec&#xb5;ri_\y,plan.as a record for
* demonstrate the ability of physical ,                                licensee shall maintain a current copy of three y.ears after ~Jo:;e, qf.perjodJicensee,;
* security personnel to perform their                                  the training and qualifications plan *as a . possesses spec;ial. n,uclearmate_riaL. : * .
assigned duties and responsibilities/
* record until the Comniission terminates
* under each license .foi:.:whiah tlie original includes demonstration of the ability of                              each license for which the plan was*                                                    plan was in~bmitted. ~pies of.
the contractor's physical security                                    developed arid, if any'.J)ortion bf the plan superseded*x.riaterial shall be t:etained personnel to perform their assigned                                  is superseded, retain the material that is .. for. three.~~i1/4~ter* each cha1,1ge.
duties and responsibilities in carrying                              superseded for three,y.ears afterejich *                                                * * * * - *,/,.~{(J~. . " ,:~ ,,,.'" ,*,: .., *. * '
out the provisions of the Security Plan                              charige. The training and.qualifications * -:                                              {d) * ** '~''.!'.:~*                  * * '*
and these regulations, and                                            plan must inc~U:de a sc.hed~Je:to show *.: -*_                                              IS,lp~v~~~*~!nt~ih a 'written * *
(iv) The contractorwill riot assign any_ how all-secur1ty.personne1 wiltbe'., ,* . ** ...
* con&#xb5;<olle~'io~ogi.ng:amHopk,system:to**
personnel ,to the .site .who have not first                          qualified two years after the'submitfed . ,
* Id'entify,-at\iNfmit,access'tothe * '                                                                        0
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    *' * *    : . / ,. * '.
* controlled,at:eesS,area9-fo,amm,rizedi-. .                                            The licensee-shall retairrem:h-record            poss~sses special nuclear muteriaf *
* individuals.. 'fhe;-licensee.-iJDall retain ca, .                                    required by these sections for_three
* under each license that authorizes the record,otthe effeefive;sysfem*for*tli.e *.. * *                                    . years after close of period licensee              licensee to import this material. Copies perimhfuringiwhi.eli,,~1i~e&#xa2;..,.*:. * *:****                                        -possesses special nuclear material              of superseded material shall-*be,retained possesses-the approp~ei_fypeimd-
* under each license that authorizes the          for three years after each change.
quantify of specitff*n~t'materiat
* liceesee to export this material. Copies reqmring* this,recordtun'gi!rj~athclie~e*.                                          of superseded.material shall be retained            102. Section 73.70 is revised to read as for whm'the' origfnaJ'ijstein'was ,** * * *                                        *for.three years after .each change*.              follows~
* developed-, im1ffor*tnree:yem:*. *                                          ..              {6} Each. licensee who imports special the~after.:Copies'ofsupersedf!d** *.                                              . nuclear material of moderate strategic          &sect; 73. 70  Records.
ma tenet *shallbe: retairiedfor three                                                significance: shall-                                Each record required by this part must yeamfteteaclt clrange; *                                                                    (i) Comply. with the requirements          be- legible throughout the retention
      .. * ,... * *                  .... * ***                                          specified in paragraphs (ct-and (e) (2),        period specified-by each Commission (1:t)'Estaf>lisnan,tQ:iairit~in_                              written            (3), and {4}*of this section, The licensee'    regulation. The record may be the
    *response*procedures:Jor-dealingwith.                                                  shall retain each record required by            original or a reproduced copy or a
* threara*of*thefts or thefts of these .                                                these sections for three years after close      microform provided that the copy or materials. The licensee,shiil[retafu a                                              of period licensee possesses special'            microform is authenticated by
  . cop.y of'the re.sponse~procedures' as                                      a.        nuclear material under each license that        authorized personnel and that the record for tJie penrur:during .wbi,;:hJhe
* authorizes the licensee to import this
* microform is capable of producing a lic.ensee possesses *tli~. appr.qprjata type                                      . material Copies of superseded material            clear copy thraughout the required amf q&#xb5;antity_ of special nucumr material                                              shall be retained for three years after        retentiwi period. Each licensee subject requiring this.reco.rd:rindei:*each: license.                                  . each change.                                    to the provisions of &sect;.&sect;. 73.20, 73.25, 73.26.,
for w.Iiicli. the..originalpr-0Gelfure$~were                                          .,        *      "  ..
* 73.27, 73.45,:7.'3.46, 7-3.55, or 73.60 shall deveu;,pedanctlorthrea.yeers; .                                                            (f}' ** *
* keep the following records:
therea.fi.er.cCc>pies-~(aup~ . .                                                          (4) Establish and maintain response            [al Name_s and-addresses of all
    ,material,.aball- ~ _re~J~ ti&#xb5;-ee, .                                                    procedures for dealing with threat~ .of'        iqdividuals who have been desi~aled as.authorized imfividuals. The lic,ensee *
      -~1,a:s-r_:_-~-;,:__'..~_:G_:.~~,:~::~::2~_-_:_r_.*-.-_-_:_:_,_.:~, ,._:_: -*        ~~:::gsr;~~~~io1ai~e--~ -.                      *shall retain tfiiiJ;~ of curre~ ..'
* 1                                                                              cment-response. prooedui:ea~s a: record, designated author.ized.individuaftfur.
(iv) Eatab&#xb5;sh. and.ma~,._wntt.ea.                                                for three years after close: of period          the-period during which the licensee
* re&P.~~dw:.ea*for.de~:~v.ith-.,                                                      Iice~,possesses special nuclear                  possesses the appropriate type aii_d
* threat&.~,~*-~:~~.of~c,,:*.',****
* materiaLunder each.license for which            qmurtity of spmaI *nuclear materfal material The.1u:ens~=retain, a:,
* the.pl'.~~nre!> were established.., Copies      requiring this re~ &#xb5;nd'er ea,ch license i::oi!~: ofJhe          cmenf          ~~Jpr~s,                                    ofsnperseded material: shall be retained. that authorizes the activity. that is' ..
as a record for three, years after.:.CiJ*of *.                                        for threecye8l'S after each, change~            subject to the recordkeeping.
period:licensee possess~ speGiar:                                                        .(gl,.. .._
* requirement and. farthree:jears nuh~l~)~,~~~!11,:~~!:~aGii!~~-eJ~                                                          (3) * *-."                .                thereafter; Copies-ofsuper.seat!lf *
      ~ev~jfo~'i?2:l~~~f~l;f~~~~:it -. .                                                    ~=~r~~!1:i~:=~:                                  material shall-be retained.for<tliree*
    .~~?!~~=!:~:-~:-.! ,'. . :::1::y.~f~~~1:tH!:i~::hall
{M,&wh..Jicensee,wJio ~~the procemll'.es.as.a.recordfor tli.reeyears after close of period licensee possesses,*
years after each i:hange. :_ * - * .*.
[hJ-Names, addresses; ariiflmdge numbers of all individuals authorized ft>
have* access to vital equipment or
* special nuclear material, and the-vital physical.pf.9~~-ofstrategi&#xa2;-special,                                                  special nuclear material undei;.each            areas and material access areas to nucleai::uu.i~:Jn=q!,l&ntities 0&#xa3;., ,,. ., ,                                          license for.whichc,the: procedures Wen!          which authorization is granted. The moderata.strategic:significance-,l\diile iii .                                        established. Copies ofsuperseded                licensee shall retain the record of transit,or~wllp,t~eQ,delivery,oflhi&i', .t*' _                                      materiahhall:-be retained for three*              individuals currently authorized this materiatfree: oo board {l.o.b.)-:the;tfOint,):;:                                      yelH"S' after, each change.                      access for tire- period during which.the at.which itis*delivered to-a caaier;fbr;._.,.,                                        .,* - ,,.. * **    * *
* licensee possesses the appropriate. type
      *transport'shall coinplywithtlie * , *_                                            . (4)-Eacli_.l!ceilse~ who exports special          and quantity of special nuclear material requirements of paragraphs,{-e)'fl-};;(Z};-~t* **                                    nuclear ma teiial of low stral:egic
* requiring this record under each license and*(3);<Jf thislsktiom-'~~~-s!ta!f:                                                *significance-shall comply with the              that authorizes the activity that is retain each-record req~J,f:l;~-r~t*<"" * * .,                                      ' appropriate -requirements specified in-          subject to the recordkeeping paragraphs {el flf,i{2W                                        ... ~'(i)r.and        paragraphs (c) and {g) {1 land {3} of this      requirement and, for three years (ii) of fhia.sectimirfori                                    : '* - faftm-~--      section. The-licensee shall-retain each          thereafter. Copies of superseded
.. _ cl~se*of~-Ji~~~,,:.., ::.*                                                              recoahequired:by* these:seciions for            material shall be retained for three
  "-. speciat:nuclem-* inateriafliiitdeteaclt.                                              three-. y*rs-after close-of: period licensee* years after each- change.
license that ~~thestf.'licensee: -*                                                  possesees special nucleal'*material                {c) A register of visitors, vendors. and activities.. Copies,of~ed,material                                                  under-each ficense that authorizes the          other individuals not employed by the shalLbe retaine1Horthreeyeats-.fter-* * *
* licensee to export this materiat Copies          licensee pursuant to &sect; 73.46{d}{1).
* eack-c}lange:dlNlddiffim. .ttie,,licensee-
* of superse~d material shaa be retained          &sect; 73.55(d){6). or &sect; 73.60. The licensee shall-***~,._. ,. ,.:, * ** *.-~:!"-;;_;.. ,,. *., **.
* c:**                        for three years after eaehchange.                shall retain, this register as a* record for
        **      .,; __ ._ .*-.*.*:.~ :*',.;.*... ~: .-;i.;r.'*:~<.;ii ,::~,.--                    (5}\ *_*-~- *, .
* three years after the last entry is made (5) R~t:hlicensee&deg;wlfu exporls spei:iar                                                (i) Comply*with:therequirements.          in the register.
* nuclear material ofmridenife' strategi<t
* specified in paragrapb,s,(c} and (g} (2) *        (dJA tog indicating name, badge,          .
* significance shalfcmripffwitt#.tfiif. , , *                                          *and (SJ of.this.section and retain eacli,*. *
* number, time of entry, reason fofentry; **
      -requirem:ents:spe:cified*ur paragraplis (c).
* reconfrequired by, these paragraphs fOl' ** and-time of exit of alHndividuals* * *
    *and (e}(l}. {3}; and,(4:)ofthiii section',':*-                                        threeyears*aftercloseofperiocMicensee* granted access to a normalfy-uaaecupfud .
 
vital are~. The licensee 11haU iieb!,in this,          Appendix -8..,...(;eneral Crlterla Jor,; * ..._. . . ,plan:is,,_1J1Pf!J'!!lt.<J.J!l!i:n~Jn!>>.at-ialJhatc'8)-:
* log as. a record for-three years after the - .        Security Personnel                  :; " *.:.:. ,                                s~P.e~c!,!l:~-~JY!!,~-!~ft.~!*E!~.ltCAAD8e;,:
las_t entry is made in the log.                        *      *    ***: ,* *    . *: ,:,-:, ,.,* .0,:.                              ~---O.,*Qyli.li!i&#xa2;atlp~,~gim:e~n,t&-:,;~pbc;:::.*'*''': .
{e) Documentation of .all *routine--                                                * * ** . '" *'* *i  :- ,            .    . per_son,i~~if.9.r;ms.*.~_            * .~}Y;:r,,lal,id jQl> *,: *-,:
security tours and inspections; and of all            Criteria                                  ... * . .                  ;
* la!lks~r,:iu_u4I&#xb5;~:w;q~~:~~iinpl~~~~~!!i,
* tests, inspections, and maintenance                    I. ** " * ,                                                    .                lice11se.!l Ph.Y.>>\citl,s13~ty.o~ <;opting~nqy '* *'.,-,,
* performed on physical ba.rriei.:s,                        c. Physical fitness qualifi!)lliitinsC.:Sub]ecC. pla~                                ~halL;,p.p!>r ~i;Hj~!l8'.~~~ignec:l:to Jh!!se *.. . .
task1i or ties,:be qualifi~dJn.accordance ..
intrusion alarms, communications                    *10 a medical examination conducteii within *
* with ibe'll~n~t!.ii~ ~C:aifuroved -~amfug* :...
equipment, and other security related                  the preceding 30 days an..d*to a determination                                  and ciu'al.i.~isi.Jl_S.P,,~_a,n:_*: Tlie,qu~lifications of equipment used pursuantto* the                        and written:certification by a-licensed* '                            .                          d                          * -.
requirements      o f t h'1s part. Th
* e 1*1censee      phys1*c1*an that there are no me"d1*ca* l ._. *                                *_each irldi1-:i d" --*..:~'.Jlll.l.'.l~
1*
* doc&#xb5;ment~and shall retain the documentation for these              Conlral.ndi'cati*ons to-p*a"'i'ci'pa*ti*on*b_,.,_:.*L-*
atteste_ oy a* 1ce&#xb5;liee l!,!!cunw,supemsor,*. -..
                                                                                                                                          ...,_ 1 *
* h u ** * ., hi.* d                                  * *
* individual as j:l_isclosed by-the 'Dledical-:-                                    me icensee Ii a retain.I s ocumentation,.                                      ,.
events for three years fr9m the:date of                examination, g~arda, anned:respprui!l .-
* ofei,is;li,._'                .Qt1,liJ!ijf1!&#xb5;9~ _a11,arecor(~ .
do(D~e;~:;de=~~aec~e:~site" alarm                      ~=:~:~~t~:h;::1n:e:~sf~~~~si~~d                                            ._*  ~;:~~                          ~~;1>&it~:!tic#iy _' .: .*
annunciation location of each alarm,                  security job duties by performing a 'practical                                  .and for*
* sf~f.period. . ;* * * .
  .false alarm, alarm check; and'tamper                  physical exercise program withi_n ii ~_peciijc ... --lice_nlii;                                                      ......      clear    l!l~t~rla:l _** .
indication that identifies the type of                tiine pe!iod, Th~ ex~rci&JP~~&sect;i;_:-;,'.::/::{~*-::;'. ,undet-,                                          -.~,- ..,. ,~~~d~j~wienlll:. _
alarm, location; alarm circ.uit, date, and            performance:ob1ectivesmustbe des'ciffied lli'-'- .,for, .1                                        . Jiftei''eiicli'change.-* ----* ** . ** *. *
* time: In addition, details of response by              the licensee tr~ining ana.:quaii~c~ti~~:P~lin/* -~*-?1f~@~citp~t&#xa5;~~el~nntra~tpersoiui~l '*
facility guards and watchmen.to each .                and must consider such 10bsrelated*~.ctio~: 111iaU1!1draiiied, equ1ppediand qualifled:as ..
alarm, intrusion, of other security .                as strenuous activity, physi~l ex&#xa2;rti_on, : '. '." '*. aifpropnatido th'eir' BSSign(!d security-related incident shall be recorded. The license                levels of stre~s, 8nd ex~o~ to ~e ele_ments* job;11iiijcs:'or'job* duties, in acci>riiance with shall retain each_ record f_or-three y* e_ ars      . as th~y ~ertam ~o each*md1vt_dual s.asSigned . . sections n.-m; IV, andV-of'this*apperidix...
                        '        d    . .              security
* Job duties.for
                                                                              . ,    both
                                                                                      .. ,. normal,and*,            * **: * : *. ....*hequal                    * -* *. f'*eacu
* 1**.filC8 t.1ons,o
* c1..* indi:'"'d.    **1* . :,,t *b*.e** ***
a fter t_h e recor d 1s ma e, , .            .
                                                                                            ''tc'-::,,---,_* .** -. -,
emergency \Jperahons.-The pnyS!C!!_Ui&#xb5;ies,s ..
* d . . . e11* . d d'b ., .. VIr ua*. *muo  *                  ,
(g) Shipments of sp!Jcial nuclear                qualification of each gu1frd. anne9-ie,ptj&#xb5;iie:
* ocu~ent an. alteete . Y a meneee ..., .
material subject to th!J_ requirements of            person, and armed -escort iriu~t l>e .:.* : .                            . . se~unty supe1!1!or. 11ie lic~nst:9 _sh~l~ -re\a1n this part, including names-0f."c1;1rriers,            documented and attested by a licensee *
* this ~oc~entat10n of ea.ch ~ndlVldual s _ . _
mai* or roads to be used, .tlight_.nunibe_rs          security supervisor. The lioei:isee shall-ret_ain . . quahfic~o~ ae a recor~ for -~rel! yefil,'8 ilfter, this documentation as a *record"for lhree . .. * .the.ernp1oyee:i.mds-.f!~ployinent"itfthe *' -** .*
in th!l case of air.shipine_p.ts, ~ates.and          years from the date of each qualificatio~ . .                                      securify'-re.latea,capaiiity aridlor"tlire~i"yelini *,
expected times of depart_ure .and.arriva_l . *                ** - * ,.      *    '* *              * * *                            *after close-'ofpeiiod'licensei{posseiltieil --;" ': ..
ohhipinen ts, v.erifica ti~n;of.... * . :* . -..        '&#xa3;.'Physical :requalification-AHeli$t every*~ epeoial *niii:lear fuaferlal :under each license;.
communication equip.menton board the . 12 months, central.alarm station operatoi;s ** * .and srip~rseded'ntaterial Tor tliree'years after
* transfer vehicle, nam.e~o{in.dividu~ls ..
* shall be required to:meet*the,physiC!ll-,
* each --change. *'. -*
who are to communicate;with.tli"e. ;.... * ::.        requirements <ifB;1.b of this section; and . .                                    *        * ;;::;*.--~- *.* ; ... -:.:
* trantiport vehicle, ~9n1ajn~r;,s_~~f,/; :.:.- *.* *. guards, armed response personnel, and :                                                *it:Ri;ci_~ii_iific~_tj4r{~~ifrftypersunnel:. * :
descr_ip&#xb5;ons and identific;ati~.ni. a&#xb5;d any . *. armed espo~ sh!'-11.be required to mettt.the                                          sha:Ube requalified at least'e'very*12*monthii *.
otheHnforma tion to confirm-th~,.IJleans;* .
* physi~al re_quireme11-ts of paragraphsJJ,1.b {1)                                                ..i' ,. . * ,_ *
* d. -,. *....it*.- .. ,** , * *a .,. --b-;. .c,* *ik. * .
aliq [2), arid C of this .section: 'fhe licensee                                  to pei,onn 8sstsne !~C!ll*~:l'.e,~ti! l0.. tas it
* utiliZ!ld to comply with-.&sect;.&sect; 73.25, .73;26, . *sliiill document each individual's phy~ical                                            arid -duties* for'both nonmil ana *corttingency ..
and ~.27. This information must be *
* requiilificatlori arid shall retain this .. * * :
* operations. Requalification sha1l'be in'* * *,: * *
* recorded prior to.ship~ent. information                documentation of-requalification 88'8 record . . accordance with the NRG-approved licensee obtained during*the cour11e:*pf.:the                  for:three years from the date of each .. .                                        trainitig*and qualifications plan: 1'he:relitllts,**
_shipment such as:reports of :all . .                  requ1dification. . .          . .            .
* of requalifioation,inust be documented "lll'tti * .-.
* communications,-change-of shipping                        F. Documentation-The results,of ..* .                                        attested by a licensee *aecurity-ilupervisor. *
* plan, including monitor :c_hangesttrace ***          suitability, physical, and-meritaI * * . .                        -.              The licensee sha:ll*retain this documentation
* investigations, and others-must a:lso be: _ qualifications data and test results;must be
* of each iildividlial!srequalification,aaa:
recorded. The licensee shall--retaiit-each :* documented by the licensee.or thll-licensee'.s                                            recordfor"threeyears-fromthe dateof.-each* _.
record about a- shipment reg*uired by this *. _agent. The.licensee or tbe agenfshall'ret11in                                            requalificatio1L
* a this documentation as record for three paragraph (g) for"three yeafs*afterthe                years from the date:of obtaining iinci'"
* record is made.
{h) Procedures for controlling access .
to protected areas and for controlling
* recording these results:
* IV. .Weapo1111 Qualification and.
RequalificationProgram , ..
access to keys for locks used to protecf              11. Training  and  Qualifications                                                  Qualification firing for the*handgun and the
* special nuclear material. The Iicense*e                  A. Training*requirements-Each*individual                                      rifle must,be-for*daylight firing, and each.
shall retain a copy of the current                    who requires training to perform assigned                                        individuaLshaUperformnight firing for*
security-related      job tasks  or  job    duties      as-      *  **          familiarizatiqnwith,assigned weapon(s). The .
procedures as a record llntil"the identified in the licensee physical security.or                                  results of,,weapons. qualification and Commission terminates each licenseJor
                                                        .contingency. plans shall, prior:to* assignment. ..
* requalification."mustbe documented:by,the ,
- which the procedures *were developed be trained to perform-these tasks and duties                                    licensee. or the licensee's. agent..:Each.
and, if any portion of tlie procedure is              in a*ccordance with the licensee -or the
* indiyidu!tl !'hall be requalified at leasJ.l!vecy. .1, superseded, retain the superseded                      licensee's agent'.s*docume~ted training an!! ..                                  12 months. The licensee shall retain thi8 - ..
material for three years after each                  qualifications 'plan. The licensee or the ag1mt change.                    *        ***
* d<>qume_JJ.Jetipq.,of.ea~h qualific&tion.and shail maintain documentation. of the cur,r#t. .                                  requalific_a.U,~~-:a. re_cordJor* three .y,llrs * *
                                                        "plan and retain this docuinimfation*m ~~--
103. In Appendix B t.o_ Part 73, Secti~n        'plan as a record for three years after'close,6f*
* from. Ul.e.A~W:~}Ji~.-ci1M,1lification ~r *,. . , *
: 1. C,,-E;-and.F and:Xl. A, B. C,-,and E,and the-mtroductOl'Y, t-ext to,Section.IV,are .        period licensee possesses ilpeciahmiclear *-' * *
* requelifi't)}!tf~i!-~-IW~Pliale, ... , .... , . ,.,.- ,.
material undei: each license fonvhich the*.                                      *: t:t"?!--{(i~i~iff"{,.1;*-          ~-        ; -~-: ~-
revised*to*read.. as tolloww. . ,. ,; _;.,,_  *
                                                      -- plan was developed an_d, if any portion*:t>f.the .*:
 
PART 74..;;;MATERIAL CONTROt.*ANEi-- . power of detecting a.discrepancy of a                                                                                        &sect; 75,&: Maintenance of'records and ACCOUNTING OF SPECIAL NtlCLEAFi                                                            quantify of tiranium~235 established by                                delivery oflnformatlon, reports, and other
* MATERIAL                                          ,.;,_\;*:.:                . . NRC on a site-specific basis. The                                                communications.
          * ,                .            *        . '      -"    *--4~.~h!..':  t'.-  '    **
licensee shall record the results of each                                                *
* 104. The authority cita..oo.n:fQr l!ar-t 74                                            physical inventory and retain this record                                  fe) Each record required by this part
* contimies to read as foil-iws:'._\ ,                                                        for thr-ee. years after the record is made.                            must be legible throughout the retention Authority: Sec, 161, 68 Stal~ 948.:as                                                  The licensee shall also record the source period specified by each Commission amended-:(42 U.S.C; 2201); Sec;,201;*.eaStat * -data for resolving any inventory                                                                                    regulation. The record may be the -
1242. 88 amended (42 U.S'.C, 5841): '                                                        difference and retain this record for                                  original or a reproduced copy or a
            . 105. In &sect; 74.31, the introductory text of                                                    three years after the required 60-day                                  microform provided that the copy or
* paragraph (a) and*paragraph's (c) (1); (2), (5),                                            reporting date;.                                                        microform is authenticated by (6); (7),and'(8) and paragraph ld}-are revised                                                (6) Maintain current knowledge of'                                  authorized perso11nel and that the to read as.follows: -*
* items when the sum of-the time of
* microforn:i is capable of producing a
              &sect; 74;31
* Nuclear:materlal control and -                                                    existence.of an item, the time to make a                                clear copy throughout the required accounting for special nuclear material of                                                  record of.the item, and the time                                        retention period:
low strategic significance.                                                                necessary to locate the item exceeds 14                                    108. In&sect; 75.12, paragraphs (b) (1) and
          . (a).General performance ~bjectives.                                                            days. Store* and handle, or subsequeiltly                                (4} are revised to read as follows:
          . Each Ucensee *who is authorized to                                                            measure, items in a mariner so that possess anii use more tlt.~n one effective
* unauthorized removals of substantial                                                                                    &sect; 75.12 Communication of Information to l<ilogram ofsp_ecial nucleiti'- material of.                                                quantities of material from items wiO be                                IAEA.
fow stratllgfo significa~c~,.,xc,~ding' .                                                  detected. Exempted are . itepis -                            -                  *      *
* seale~ simrces, lliany'site or .contiguous individually containing less than 500                                                                                            (b)(1) A licensee may request that site:s,!lul:;jecJ tO.C(?ntrolby, the licensee,                                              grams of U23 1> up to a total.of 50                                      information of particular sensitivity,.
other .than a p~oduction or Qtiliz~tion _                                                  kilograms of U235 , solutions with a                                    which it customarily holds in facility licensed Pfil'.SUSI).Jto Part 50 of                                                concentration of less thari 5 grams of                                  confidence, not beitransmitted this*.r;:hjipt,e*r, or operatltih!I fuvoived in -                                          U 235 per liter, and items of waste*                                    physically to tlie-lAEA. A licensee who
      . wast~ "clfspos~l. !lhall implement arid **                                                        destined for burial or inclnera ti oil*. The ._ makes ,suc:h a r:eq&#xb5;est should, at the time
:_ mainfa4(a Co!'nimssi<ln~approv~li.
* licensee shall record evidence of its                                . *the iriformatioii ts submitted, identify - .
materi~l c.ontrQI arid ,accounting_system                                                  current knowledge of these items and* ..                                the pertinent document or part thereof -
* thilf Will~chieve-thefol.owing _-** .. *. *:
* retain this record for three.years after.                                                                              and.make a*full statement of thereirs.ons .
              *objectiye's; Thidiceniiee';shall retain:the -* the record is made;                                                                  . . . . :-_ * . -
* supportingJhe reque~t The liceii~IF :
r;:urrent, ConimlssiiJiJ-llppto'veifeys~~ * *- (7} R~olve; on -a shipinent; tj.asi~, a11d i . . shall ret~ii! _ii copy .of the request an~ all .
* until-~*Coriimillsion teriniilateii e1Hih                                                    when required to satisfyJ>art 7~ of this ** documents related to the requesf as a , -
1icensfiJo pi'>$~ss ~~ ma~rial;-:. ( , ; :                                                  chapter,,on a hatch basis, shipper/: . .                                record un~i(the'. CQqimis11ion terminates.* .
ir* __.:. * , .. - -**: *--,*f_, __ _.;_ ..... ::,._;,,; *~ "_ *. re~h,eidiffereiices that exc~d bot)i: .                                                            the litiinse':f()r:eachitistailation 'irivolve~
(J. *iy*. *. *-* :-- ,_-*-. -,., ~ ~0 :; * : : - . twice the* combined measurement * . . with thEi requ~st.or*untilthe Coriu'nission,
              -,.. *_cc1*1 E: t**.':*b.-1~.;.i,,r'd:-*; ,~ .::-\::& :~.t'd1 '-'r i~ ~ ,* -.:. - standard errqrfor tha~ !hip111entimd 500 - n'otifit/~ the lic'en~ee that the licerisee~S'' :
                .        . S 8 lzm, OCWDc1u,,.an m-....am,.
                ! ,**,:.:.*.* ,:, *._ ,*.,_ -.---.**.-;_.,...h*.,.]i:,,'*"*:-,*' .. ,-,.
                                                                                                                * ,, f"Ttt3~*""1:::'
gr_aiqfl"O                    ""Iii'"'' -* *'h-'l) ....-.:...1' .
u:- ~:u1e, ce11se~8 a rel,"UC,u:: r,uilon,gerun.",d~r'.theagreenient,and**.,
8
          * * "m11~~.~?1ll!!~!.~~t.~b-c1ear'O'.Y:era ,'"'"p_ons1 w;~:ior ma,ena1      :.,,:
                                                                    .  -'*_*fr,,~~!~
                                                                      .:                        8
                                                                                                  *. :
* these    excessive
                                                                                                            . , *- .. : . -        shipp'_  er~re,:eiver    *--~**:,.,* : .,                        *
                                                                                                                                        . . . . . ., . . : . ,._ . ' supers~ded material*shaU*be*retaliied'.
        .* ,.,. *1ro'*" .. d ., ..,.iJ;,.t-i .,. i:*.c.:- ~~;..;: -- .. -. -.                            d1f_fe.
          '()On , 1.an *aCCOw, Dg:*1w1Cu,~11t '','                                                          : ", rences
                                                                                                                  < ., *.andret-am      . this . *. record.
                                                                                                                                                        ,*. . . for," .:* ,ro*r.three*.y-_ears I'                      after.each,change-i*s,-* "- , *
* mdep*enderu:e from rod. ti * *. ,                                                            three ~ar_s afte~ the record 1,s .n1ade, and made ... , .                                        *
          , .              _. , ;
* _ : _- P: uc, C?n * *                                                : (8}'~depenqently assess ~e ...
* _ . *                                      .*      * . **          *
          , respons~~~t!es,~paratton:orkeY:., - -                                                        effecti-veness*ofthe material colifr.ol and*                                        **        * , *            *
          .. respon_S1b1J~ti~~* an_d:ade~uate review:;..
* accounting-il:ystem at least every 24 ** , - *: (4} IC:a requ~st is.granted; the-' *, _.. -.
aqd-use.of. ~Q.b~l-maten~l, cc:intro~ an<l*_. mont)::ls,:and !}ocuriierit management's                                                                              Commission will determine a location *
* accounti~ p~ced~&:- Tne_ h~en"-ee                                                          acti'on.'on*.prior assesllnierit-' .                - .                  where the information will 'remain ,
shaU.retam this doc~mentati~n of_th.e -.                                                    recommendations'. The licensee shall                                  . readily avall1;1bJe for exaininationJiy'.the .
c~~:-~na~eJDfnl.s.~cture:until~e. - retain tlris ciocuriieiitatiori of' . ,
* IAEA an,d will so inform.the licensee.
c;ouwussl<<?n term11;1a!es ,eaplt:license,~:;:; man~gi?~@n_j's;a'cti6n JS a'_~co~ for*' . . . The licensee shall retain this .                                                                                      .
possess .this. m11tenal, . .. c'.                                                          three*years.'after tlie record:iil made*.                                information as a_record until the
      * ,* * ,.(2)*Estabbsh
                        * * * ,* *rii *and                  *
* hr fi''''"'. ~** '*~t * -.*- , *(d}_Ea*,
                                                  "itemamtain:a                                                        h:1** *- .- -
* h ll
                                                                                                                    . C . ICensee 8 a mamtam an
                                                                                                                                                        * * * -d* - Comipission terminates the license for
                                                                                                                                                                                        .                                , th
          ' m:lelasureti~t.! ;~.-r.. m.*~Jl<;;..-'.._-~~ti:~~~'-, :-r~_.tam.***. reciirds"as reqnired.by*p'arag'rapb                                                              the installation involved witli e
          . a q:aan ~es* lll'Ulema_,,,.,w-.a.,.w..... ng . ' ,; ; .. '."*::*- . .                                                            . 8.        . . .. .                requesfor until the Comniission*notifies
        *
* recocus      =. * *.
* are*'b.-,&Seu
                      ,-,6 .....
                                              *....a* - ** *-;;.~11:~<L,,* - 1*ues.
                                            *li-*Jt.on'-mt:ta~~va
                                                                                            " - - * (c)* oftbis
                                                                                      -~*-.....                    - " section
_ - retenhont1meisrequiredbyPart75of *unless
                                                                                                                                            --. * **. longer                        the l1'censee that* the 11*censee* 1*s *n:o '*
The- censee-lJ a *re                                                    ra"*
* 1h'* h * -. - * * * * ..                                          ***                longer under the agreement, and
              *deseriptlofr.-tif'the1-0 '*                                            ~1netif''
* ls c -~p!e~., ,*.                                                                superseded.material shall be retained
      .. s~tem imtil'meOomdlr . -_:Jh:ates' -* PART 7~SAFEGUAFIDS ON* -*                                                                                                          for three years.after each. cb.arige is. '. - .
:,!~~          ~cens: to p:s~~~!*:~Wm~i~rial; ' :'                                            r~a:::r.~:~:!AJ'nis/rAEA                                                ~ade~          * . .*          *        -      ..
. ;' .              -(~}:lJnles~ oth~~ise required.-to , -                                                AGREl:18ENT                              -.                                i09. I~ &sect; 75.21, paragraph (a) is
_ satisfy Part _75 of this:.chapter.'perfortn a                                                        l06; Th_e* autbority* ci_tation for Part 75                          revised to read as follows:
* physical inventory at: le~.st every 12: ..
months and, within 60.:days affer:the,,                                                  . continues1o read as follows: ,.                                          &sect; 7S.21      General requirements; starfor.the 'inventory, reconcile ~nd.. *                                            ,        Authority; Sec. .161; 68 Stat. 948. as . ...                            (a) Each licensee who has.been given
        - ,:adjust          the. book:fn'veniory to*dt~ res~ts                                        amended (42 u.s.c. 2201}; Sec..201, 88 Stat.                            riotice.liy.the Commission in writing that
        . ,of.      tliii pliysicaHttyelltory;*an~re'solve or 124Z as 11mended (42 u.s.c. 5841). . .                                                                            .its installation has been identified llllder
:: rep9.rt',!l~ iriabillty to:r,f~olvej.a,;iy-':                                0
                                                                                            ~< ,- _;
              'inventbey difference whfclf is. rejected ** *. and a new paragraph (e)js :added to , .
101.. 'J1i<<} heading'.for l 75,6 "is revised                      . the Agreement shall establish, maintain:
and foUow written material accounting
          *'by1f stafisticahest thai has-a 90 percent
* read &.!I follows:.                                                                      *
* and control. procedures. The licensee.}}

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PR-004, 11, 25, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 50, 60 ET - 52FR41442 - Retention Periods for Records
ML23156A095
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Issue date: 10/28/1987
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