Transfer of Special Nuclear Material (10 CFR 73.25)

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shall be determined by a daily inspection where possible. This information shall be sent, as often as it is available, to the

licensee or his agent who arranged for the protection of the shipment.

8-8. Transfer of Special Nuclear Material (10 CFR 73.25)

All transfers shall be monitored by a guard. An alternate guard shall be designated at all transfer points to substitute, if

necessary. Monitoring of special nuclear material transfers shall be conducted as follows:

a. At scheduled intermediate stops where special nuclear material is not scheduled for transfer, the guard shall

observe the opening of the cargo compartment and assure that the shipment is not removed. The guard shall maintain

constant visual surveillance of the cargo compartment until the vehicle has departed and shall notify the licensee or his

agent of the latest status immediately thereafter.

b. At points where special nuclear material is transferred from vehicle to storage, from vehicle to vehicle, or from

storage to vehicle, the guard shall keep the shipment under constant visual surveillance by observing the opening of the

cargo compartment of the incoming vehicle and by checking locks and/or seals to assure that the shipment is complete.

Constant visual surveillance of a shipment shall be maintained at all time while in the terminal or in storage. Shipments

shall be preplanned to avoid storage times in excess of 24 hours. Constant visual surveillance of the cargo compartment

shall be maintained until the vehicle is ready to depart the terminal. The guard shall observe the vehicle until it has

departed and shall notify the licensee or his agency of the latest status immediately thereafter.

c. The guard shall be required to immediately notify the carrier and the licensee who arranged for protection of

special nuclear material of any deviation from or attempted interference with schedule or routing.

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