§8122 Procedures for Complementary Access

Summary

Complementary access inside the United States under the Additional Protocol must follow set notice and ID rules. The U.S. Government must give a written notice to the owner, operator, occupant, or agent in charge as soon as it learns the IAEA wants access. If it cannot deliver the notice, it may post it at the site. A new notice is needed each time. The notice must say the purpose, why the site was chosen, what will be done, when it will start and how long it will last, and the inspectors’ names and titles. The IAEA team and U.S. representatives must show ID before entry. Access may cover the activities allowed under Article 6 of the Additional Protocol unless a warrant under section 8123 or U.S. limits apply. Inspections must not go into certain business or research records (for example, financial data except production, sales/marketing except shipment data, pricing, personnel, patent, environmental/OHS compliance records, or research data) unless the Additional Protocol requires it. Inspectors must follow the site’s environmental, health, safety, and security rules, including rules for controlled areas and personal safety.