Has the NRC considered any changes in the design basis threat as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?
The NRC continually examines the assumptions underlying the DBT and the DBT itself. On April 29, 2003, the NRC issued Orders to power reactor and certain fuel fabrication licensees to implement a revised DBT by October 2004. Under NRC regulations, these licensees must ensure that the physical protection plan for each site is designed and implemented to provide high assurance in defending against the DBT to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety and common defense and security. The details of the revised DBTs are sensitive security information and cannot be released to the public. Additional information on this subject can be found in the testimony provided by Chairman Meserve to the U.S. House of Representatives on April 11, 2002.
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