NMC - Facts & Issues - Nuclear Power Plant Security

SECURITY

Commercial nuclear plants are among the most secure industrial facilities in the world. On Sept. 11, 2001 all Nuclear Management Company plants were placed on the highest level of security.

NMC nuclear plants must comply with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) security program to ensure defense in depth. The NRC monitors intelligence sources to keep abreast of foreign and domestic events and remains aware of the capabilities of potential adversaries. From this information and other sources, NRC defines a certain level of threat that power plants must demonstrate they can guard against. Some of these requirements, which are in effect 24 hours per day, include:

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	NRC Security Exercises
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n	Post-Sept. 11 Improvements in Nuclear Plant Security Set U.S. Industry Standard
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