• duties of the movement control center personnel, drivers, armed escorts, and other individuals responsible for the security of the shipment • reporting of safeguards events in accordance with 10 CFR 73.71 • communication protocols that include a strategy for the use of authentication and duress codes; the management of refueling or other stops, detours, and the loss of communications, temporary or otherwise; and communication with the NRC in accordance with 10 CFR 73.4, “Communications” • normal-condition operating procedures To comply with 10 CFR 73.37(b)(3)(vi), each licensee should develop and implement a method or system to ensure that records of transportation physical protection procedures are maintained for at least 3 years after the close of the period for which the licensee possesses the SNF. If any portion of the procedure is superseded, the licensee should ensure the retention of the superseded material for 3 years after each change. 2.8.1. Procedures for Coping with Threats and Emergencies Section 73.37(b)(4)(i)requires the licensee to establish, maintain, and follow written contingency and response procedures to deal with threats, theft, and radiological sabotage related to SNF in transit. The contingency plan and procedures shall be retained as a record for 3 years after the close of the period for which the licensee possesses the SNF in accordance with 10 CFR 73.37(b)(4)(iii). Additionally, each licensee shall ensure that information related to the physical protection procedures for coping with threats and emergencies is protected in accordance with the requirements in 10 CFR 73.21 and 10 CFR 73.22. Upon detection of the abnormal presence of unauthorized individuals, vehicles, or vessels in the vicinity of an SNF shipment or upon detection of a deliberately induced situation that has the potential for damaging an SNF shipment, the contingency plan and procedures should direct the armed escort to do the following: • Determine whether a threat exists. • Assess the extent of the threat, if any. • Implement the approved contingency and response procedures developed in accordance with these requirements. • Make the necessary tactical moves to prevent or impede theft, diversion, or radiological sabotage of SNF. • Inform the LLEA of the threat and request assistance without delay, not exceeding 15 minutes after discovery. It is important to note that armed escorts are neither required nor expected to take offensive action against aggressors (e.g., actively pursuing and apprehending suspected aggressors), but
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