Additional Improvements Needed in Physical Security at Nuclear Powerplants
RCED-83-141
Published: Jul 13, 1983. Publicly Released: Jul 13, 1983.
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GAO reviewed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) performance of its regulatory responsibilities for ensuring the adequacy of physical security at commercial nuclear powerplants. The review focused on recommendations made in a 1977 GAO report, with an overall objective of evaluating the vulnerability of nuclear powerplants to attempted acts of sabotage.
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