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Due to a lapse in appropriations, the NRC has ceased normal operations. However, excepted and exempted activities necessary to maintain critical health and safety functions—as well as essential progress on designated critical activities, including those specified in Executive Order 14300—will continue, consistent with the OMB-Approved NRC Lapse Plan.

Health Physics Questions and Answers - Question 49

Question 49: For control of access to very high radiation areas, will physical barriers be needed to preclude unauthorized access?

Answer: Yes. See draft Regulatory Guide 8.N10.

(Reference: 10 CFR 20.1602)

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