ML23019A089
| ML23019A089 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 01/19/2023 |
| From: | Rebecca Richardson NRC/NSIR/DPCP/RSB |
| To: | Deltoro N US Dept of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) |
| References | |
| Download: ML23019A089 (2) | |
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Special Agent Nicholas DelToro Mobile Field Office Auburn Resident Agency 3371 Skyway Drive Auburn, AL 36830
SUBJECT:
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONS PHYSICAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR NUCLEAR POWER REACTORS
Dear Mr. DelToro:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was recently notified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding an individual who potentially perpetuated a fraud by reportedly claiming that NRC regulations require its licensees to utilize canines in the physical protection of nuclear power reactors. Although NRC licensees can choose to design their physical protection program to include the use of canines, NRC regulations do not mandate their use. The Commissions requirements set forth in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 73.55, Requirements for physical protection of licensed activities in nuclear power reactors against radiological sabotage, makes no mention of canines in the physical protection of nuclear power reactors. Should you have any further questions on this matter, please contact Ms. Niry Simonian, at (301) 287-3636, or by e-mail at niry.simonian@nrc.gov.
Sincerely, Rebecca C. Richardson, Deputy Director Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response January 19, 2023 Signed by Richardson, Rebecca on 01/19/23
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