Nuclear security principles are addressed by the IAEA through the Nuclear Security Series (NSS) guidance publications, which cover the issue in four levels of specificity, starting with security fundamentals, recommendations, implementing guides, and technical guidance. NNSA nuclear security experts have a long history of contribution and leadership in the development of IAEA publications. This experience allows NNSA to be a resource for U.S. companies and buyer countries to understand and adhere to the baseline guidance on nuclear security provided by the IAEA to ensure each State meets its national responsibilities.
IAEA NSS Recommendations publication related to physical protection:
IAEA NSS Implementing Guides related to nuclear security:
IAEA NSS Technical Guides related to nuclear security (note some of these are under active revision now):
U.S. domestic nuclear facility security is regulated and guided by the NRC through 10 CFR Parts 73 and 74.
The U.S. NRC also provides the advanced reactor community with guidance on considerations for the facility design process: