Protection Strategies Incorporated (PSI) was recently awarded a prime contract from Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) to provide security assessment services for NFS’ Security Program. PSI staff arrived within 5 days of contract award to begin the assessment that includes the following:

• Review of security procedures and practices, including the Physical Protection Plan (PPP) and the Security Contingency Response Plan;
• Creation of a cross-walk that delineates the 10 CFR 73.46 requirement and the NFS PPP section/step that addresses that requirement;
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of the physical protection system;
• Selection, training, and qualification of security personnel;
• The physical protection system testing and maintenance program; and
• An audit of commitments established for response by local law enforcement authorities.