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DHS 157.9710(3)(b) (b) The security zone is directly controlled by approved individuals at all times.
DHS 157.9710(4) (4)For category 1 quantities of radioactive material during periods of maintenance, source receipt, preparation for shipment, installation, or source removal or exchange, a licensee shall, at a minimum, provide sufficient numbers of individuals approved for unescorted access to maintain continuous surveillance of sources in temporary security zones and in any security zone in which physical barriers or intrusion detection systems have been disabled to allow such activities.
DHS 157.9710(5) (5)Individuals not approved for unescorted access to category 1 or category 2 quantities of radioactive material shall be escorted by an approved individual when in a security zone.
DHS 157.9710 History History: CR 16-078: cr. Register January 2018 No. 745, eff. 2-1-18; renumbered from DHS 157.110 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register January 2018 No. 745.
DHS 157.9711 DHS 157.9711Monitoring, detection, assessment, communication, and response.
DHS 157.9711(1)(1)Monitoring and Detection.
DHS 157.9711(1)(a)(a) A licensee shall establish and maintain the capability to continuously monitor and immediately detect all unauthorized entries into its security zones. A licensee shall provide the means to maintain continuous monitoring and detection capability if the primary power source is lost, or provide for an alarm and response if this capability to continuously monitor and immediately detect unauthorized entries is lost.
DHS 157.9711(1)(b) (b) Monitoring and detection shall be performed by at least one of the following:
DHS 157.9711(1)(b)1. 1. A monitored intrusion detection system that is linked to an onsite or offsite central monitoring facility.
DHS 157.9711(1)(b)2. 2. Electronic devices for intrusion detection alarms that will alert nearby facility personnel.
DHS 157.9711(1)(b)3. 3. A monitored video surveillance system.
DHS 157.9711(1)(b)4. 4. Direct visual surveillance by approved individuals located within the security zone.
DHS 157.9711(1)(b)5. 5. Direct visual surveillance by a licensee designated individual located outside the security zone.
DHS 157.9711(1)(c) (c) A licensee subject to this subchapter shall detect unauthorized removal of the radioactive material from the security zone by establishing and maintaining the following capabilities:
DHS 157.9711(1)(c)1. 1. For category 1 quantities of radioactive material, immediate detection of any attempted unauthorized removal of the radioactive material from the security zone. Immediate detection capability shall be provided by any of the following:
DHS 157.9711(1)(c)1.a. a. Electronic sensors linked to an alarm.
DHS 157.9711(1)(c)1.b. b. Continuous monitored video surveillance.
DHS 157.9711(1)(c)1.c. c. Direct visual surveillance.
DHS 157.9711(1)(c)2. 2. For category 2 quantities of radioactive material, weekly verification through physical checks, tamper indicating devices, use, or other means to ensure that the radioactive material is present.
DHS 157.9711(2) (2) Assessment of actual or attempted unauthorized entry. A licensee shall immediately assess each actual or attempted unauthorized entry into the security zone to determine whether the unauthorized access was an actual or attempted theft, sabotage, or diversion.
DHS 157.9711(3) (3) Personnel communications and data transmission. For personnel and automated or electronic systems supporting a licensee's monitoring, detection, and assessment systems, a licensee shall comply with all of the following:
DHS 157.9711(3)(a) (a) Maintain continuous communication capability for personnel and electronic data transmission and processing capability among site security systems.
DHS 157.9711(3)(b) (b) Provide an alternative communication capability for personnel, and an alternative data transmission and processing capability if the primary means of communication or data transmission and processing is lost. Alternative communications and data transmission systems shall not be subject to the same failure modes as the primary systems.
DHS 157.9711(4) (4) Response to actual or attempted unauthorized access, theft, sabotage, or diversion. A licensee shall immediately respond to any actual or attempted unauthorized access to the security zones, or actual or attempted theft, sabotage, or diversion of category 1 or category 2 quantities of radioactive material at licensee facilities or temporary job sites. For any unauthorized access involving an actual or attempted theft, sabotage, or diversion of category 1 or category 2 quantities of radioactive material, a licensee's response shall include immediately requesting an armed response from the LLEA.
DHS 157.9711 History History: CR 16-078: cr. Register January 2018 No. 745, eff. 2-1-18; renumbered from DHS 157.111 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register January 2018 No. 745.
DHS 157.9712 DHS 157.9712Maintenance and testing.
DHS 157.9712(1)(1)Any licensee subject to this subchapter shall implement a maintenance and testing program to ensure that intrusion alarms, associated communication systems, and other physical components of the systems used to secure or detect unauthorized access to radioactive material are maintained in operable condition and are capable of performing their intended function when needed. The equipment relied on to meet the security requirements of this subchapter shall be inspected and tested for operability and performance at the frequency suggested by the manufacturer. If there is no suggested frequency by the manufacturer, testing shall be performed, at a minimum, every 12 months.
DHS 157.9712(2) (2)A licensee shall maintain records documenting maintenance and testing activities for 3 years.
DHS 157.9712 History History: CR 16-078: cr. Register January 2018 No. 745, eff. 2-1-18; renumbered from DHS 157.112 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register January 2018 No. 745.
DHS 157.9713 DHS 157.9713Requirements for mobile devices. Any licensee that possesses mobile devices containing category 1 or category 2 quantities of radioactive material shall comply with all the following:
DHS 157.9713(1) (1)Have 2 independent physical controls, forming tangible barriers that secure the material from unauthorized removal when the mobile device is not under direct control and constant surveillance by the licensee.
DHS 157.9713(2) (2)For a mobile device in or on a vehicle or trailer, unless the health and safety requirements for a site prohibit the disabling of the vehicle, a licensee shall use a method to disable the vehicle or trailer when not under direct control and constant surveillance by the licensee. A licensee shall not rely on the removal of an ignition key to meet this requirement.
DHS 157.9713 History History: CR 16-078: cr. Register January 2018 No. 745, eff. 2-1-18; renumbered from DHS 157.113 and DHS 157.9713 (intro.), (1), (2) renumbered from DHS 157.113 (1) (intro.), (a), (b) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register January 2018 No. 745.
DHS 157.9714 DHS 157.9714Security program review.
DHS 157.9714(1)(1)Each licensee shall be responsible for the continuing effectiveness of the security program. Each licensee shall review the security program to confirm compliance with the requirements of this subchapter and to ensure that comprehensive actions are taken to correct any noncompliance. The licensee shall review the radioactive material security program content and implementation periodically, and at least annually, at intervals not to exceed 13 months.
DHS 157.9714(2) (2)The licensee shall document the results of the review, along with any recommendations, identify conditions that are adverse to the proper performance of the security program, the cause of the condition, and, when appropriate, recommend corrective actions, and corrective actions taken. A licensee shall review the results of the review and take any additional corrective actions necessary to preclude repetition of adverse conditions, including further review.
DHS 157.9714(3) (3)A licensee shall maintain the review documentation for 3 years.
DHS 157.9714 History History: CR 16-078: cr. Register January 2018 No. 745, eff. 2-1-18; renumbered from DHS 157.114 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register January 2018 No. 745; CR 22-015: am. (1) Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-1-23.
DHS 157.9715 DHS 157.9715Reporting events.
DHS 157.9715(1)(1)A licensee shall immediately notify the LLEA after determining that an unauthorized entry resulted in an actual or attempted theft, sabotage, or diversion of a category 1 or category 2 quantity of radioactive material. A licensee shall notify the department by telephone as soon as possible after initiating a response, but not at the expense of causing delay or interfering with the LLEA response to the event. In no case shall the notification to the department be later than 4 hours after the discovery of any attempted or actual theft, sabotage, or diversion.
DHS 157.9715(2) (2)A licensee shall assess any suspicious activity related to possible theft, sabotage, or diversion of category 1 or category 2 quantities of radioactive material and notify the LLEA as appropriate. A licensee shall notify the department by telephone as soon as possible but not later than 4 hours after notifying the LLEA.
DHS 157.9715(3) (3)Within 30 days of the initial notification by phone required in subs. (1) and (2), the licensee shall also submit a written report to the department. The written report shall include sufficient information for department analysis and evaluation, including identification of any necessary corrective actions to prevent future instances.
DHS 157.9715 Note Note: The department may be contacted at: Department of Health Services, Radiation Protection Section, P.O. Box 2659, Madison, WI, 53701-2659. Telephone contact is: 608-267-4797 during normal business hours or 608-258-0099 after hours.
DHS 157.9715 History History: CR 16-078: cr. Register January 2018 No. 745, eff. 2-1-18; renumbered from DHS 157.115 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register January 2018 No. 745.
DHS 157.9716 DHS 157.9716Additional requirements for transfer of category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material. A licensee transferring a category 1 or category 2 quantity of radioactive material to a licensee of the department, the NRC, or another agreement state shall meet all of the following license verification provisions instead of those listed in s. DHS 157.13 (15) (d):
DHS 157.9716(1) (1)Before transferring a category 1 quantity of radioactive material, the licensee making the transfer shall verify with the NRC's license verification system or the license issuing authority that the transferee's license authorizes the receipt of the type, form, and quantity of radioactive material to be transferred and that the transferee is authorized to receive radioactive material at the location requested for delivery. If the verification is conducted by contacting the license issuing authority, the licensee making the transfer shall document the verification. Verification is not needed for transfers within the same organization.
DHS 157.9716(2) (2)Before transferring a category 2 quantity of radioactive material, the licensee making the transfer shall verify with the NRC's license verification system or the license issuing authority that the transferee's license authorizes the receipt of the type, form, and quantity of radioactive material to be transferred. If the verification is conducted by contacting the license issuing authority, the transferor shall document the verification. Verification is not needed for transfers within the same organization.
DHS 157.9716(3) (3)In an emergency where a licensee making the transfer cannot reach the license issuing authority and the license verification system is nonfunctional, a licensee may accept a written certification by the transferee that it is authorized by license to receive the type, form, and quantity of radioactive material to be transferred. The certification shall include the transferee's license number, current revision number, issuing agency, expiration date, and for a category 1 shipment, the authorized address. The licensee making the transfer shall keep a copy of the certification and shall confirm the certification through the NRC's license verification system or by contacting the license issuing authority by the end of the next business day.
DHS 157.9716(4) (4)The licensee transferring the radioactive material shall keep a copy of the verification documentation as a record for 3 years.
DHS 157.9716 History History: CR 16-078: cr. Register January 2018 No. 745, eff. 2-1-18; renumbered from DHS 157.116 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register January 2018 No. 745.
DHS 157.9717 DHS 157.9717Transit.
DHS 157.9717(1)(1)For shipments of category 1 quantities of radioactive material, each shipping licensee shall comply with the requirements for physical protection contained in ss. DHS 157.9718 (1) and (5), 157.9719, 157.9720 (1) (a), (2) (a), and (3), and 157.9721 (1), (3), (5), (7), and (8).
DHS 157.9717(2) (2)For shipments of category 2 quantities of radioactive material, each shipping licensee shall comply with the requirements for physical protection contained in ss. DHS 157.9718 (2) to (5), 157.9720 (1) (b) and (c), (2) (b), and (3), and 157.9721 (2), (4), and (6) to (8). For those shipments of category 2 quantities of radioactive material that meet the criteria of s. DHS 157.94 (5) (b), the shipping licensee shall also comply with the advance notification provisions of s. DHS 157.94 (5).
DHS 157.9717(3) (3)The shipping licensee shall be responsible for meeting the requirements of this subchapter unless the receiving licensee has agreed in writing to implement the physical protection requirements under this subchapter for materials in transit.
DHS 157.9717 History History: CR 16-078: cr. Register January 2018 No. 745, eff. 2-1-18; renumbered from DHS 157.117 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., correction in (1), (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., and correction in (1), (2) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register January 2018 No. 745.
DHS 157.9718 DHS 157.9718Preplanning and coordination of shipments.
DHS 157.9718(1)(1)Any licensee that plans to transport, or deliver to a carrier for transport, licensed material that is a category 1 quantity of radioactive material outside the confines of the licensee's facility or other place of use or storage shall complete all of the following:
DHS 157.9718(1)(a) (a) Preplan and coordinate shipment arrival and departure times with the receiving licensee.
DHS 157.9718(1)(b) (b) Preplan and coordinate shipment information with the governor or the governor's designee of any state through which the shipment will pass to discuss the state's intention to provide law enforcement escorts and identify safe havens.
DHS 157.9718(1)(c) (c) Document the preplanning and coordination activities.
DHS 157.9718(2) (2)Any licensee that plans to transport, or deliver to a carrier for transport, licensed material that is a category 2 quantity of radioactive material outside the confines of the licensee's facility or other place of use or storage shall coordinate the shipment no-later-than arrival time and the expected shipment arrival with the receiving licensee. A licensee shall document the coordination activities.
DHS 157.9718(3) (3)Any licensee who receives a shipment of a category 2 quantity of radioactive material shall confirm receipt of the shipment with the originator. If the shipment has not arrived by the no-later-than arrival time, the receiving licensee shall notify the originator.
DHS 157.9718(4) (4)Any licensee who transports or plans to transport a shipment of a category 2 quantity of radioactive material, and determines that the shipment will arrive after the no-later-than arrival time provided under sub. (2), shall promptly notify the receiving licensee of the new no-later-than arrival time.
DHS 157.9718(5) (5)A licensee shall retain a copy of the documentation for preplanning and coordination, and any revision thereof, as a record for 3 years.
DHS 157.9718 History History: CR 16-078: cr. Register January 2018 No. 745, eff. 2-1-18; renumbered from DHS 157.118 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register January 2018 No. 745.
DHS 157.9719 DHS 157.9719Advance notification of shipment. A licensee shall provide advanced notification, as provided in subs. (1) and (2),of the shipment of licensed material in a category 1 quantity, to, within, or across the boundary of the state, before the shipment, or before delivery to a carrier for shipment of the licensed material outside the confines of the licensee's facility or other place of use or storage.
DHS 157.9719(1) (1) Procedures for submitting advance notification.
DHS 157.9719(1)(a) (a) The notification shall be made to the department and to the office of each governor or governor's designee of any state to, within, or through which the material is shipped.
DHS 157.9719(1)(b) (b) A notification delivered by mail shall be postmarked at least 7 days before transport of the shipment commences at the shipping facility.
DHS 157.9719(1)(c) (c) A notification delivered by any means other than mail shall reach the department at least 4 days before the transport of the shipment commences and shall reach the office of any governor or the governor's designee at least 4 days before transport of a shipment to, within, or through the state.
DHS 157.9719 Note Note: The contact information, including telephone and mailing addresses, of governors and governors' designees, is available on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission website at http://scp.nrc.gov/special/designee.pdf. A list of the contact information is also available upon request from the Director, Division of Materials Safety, Security, State, and Tribal Programs, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001.
DHS 157.9719 Note Note: The department may be contacted at: Department of Health Services, Radiation Protection Section, P.O. Box 2659, Madison, WI, 53701-2659. Telephone contact is: 608-267-4797 during normal business hours or 608-258-0099 after hours.
DHS 157.9719(2) (2) Information to be furnished in advance notification. Each advance notification of shipment of category 1 quantities of radioactive material shall contain all of the following information, if available at the time of notification:
DHS 157.9719(2)(a) (a) The name, address, and telephone number of the shipper, carrier, and receiver of the category 1 radioactive material.
DHS 157.9719(2)(b) (b) The license numbers of the shipper and receiver.
DHS 157.9719(2)(c) (c) A description of the radioactive material contained in the shipment, including the radionuclides and quantity.
DHS 157.9719(2)(d) (d) The point of origin of the shipment and the estimated time and date that shipment will commence.
DHS 157.9719(2)(e) (e) The estimated time and date that the shipment is expected to enter each state along the route.
DHS 157.9719(2)(f) (f) The estimated time and date of arrival of the shipment at the destination.
DHS 157.9719(2)(g) (g) A point of contact, with a telephone number, for current shipment information.
DHS 157.9719(3) (3) Revision notice.
DHS 157.9719(3)(a)(a) A licensee shall provide any information not previously available at the time of the initial notification, as soon as the information becomes available but not later than commencement of the shipment, to the governor of the state or the governor's designee and to the department.
DHS 157.9719(3)(b) (b) A licensee shall promptly notify the governor of the state or the governor's designee of any changes to the information provided under subs. (1) and (3) (a). A licensee shall also immediately notify the department of any such changes.
DHS 157.9719(4) (4) Cancellation notice. Any licensee who cancels a shipment for which advance notification has been sent shall send a cancellation notice to the department and to the governor of each state or to the governor's designee previously notified. The licensee shall send the cancellation notice before the shipment would have commenced or as soon thereafter as possible. The licensee shall state in the notice that it is a cancellation and identify the advance notification that is being cancelled.
DHS 157.9719(5) (5) Records. A licensee shall retain a copy of the advance notification and any revision and cancellation notices as a record for 3 years.
DHS 157.9719(6) (6) Protection of information. State officials, state employees, and other individuals, whether or not licensees of the Commission or an Agreement State, who receive schedule information of the kind specified in sub. (2) shall protect that information against unauthorized disclosure as specified in s. DHS 157.9708 (4).
DHS 157.9719 History History: CR 16-078: cr. Register January 2018 No. 745, eff. 2-1-18; renumbered from DHS 157.119 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., and correction in (6) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register January 2018 No. 745; CR 22-015: am. (1) (a) Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 7-1-23.
DHS 157.9720 DHS 157.9720Physical protection during shipment.
DHS 157.9720(1)(1)Shipments by road.
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