# 10 C.F.R. § 37.33 (2026): Access authorization program review

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P37_S37_33

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 37.33 (2026)
- **Heading:** Access authorization program review
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter I: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION / Part 37: PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF CATEGORY 1 AND CATEGORY 2 QUANTITIES OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL / Subpart B: Background Investigations and Access Authorization Program / § 37.33: § 37.33   Access authorization program review.

## Text

(a) Each licensee shall be responsible for the continuing effectiveness of the access authorization program. Each licensee shall ensure that access authorization programs are reviewed to confirm compliance with the requirements of this subpart and that comprehensive actions are taken to correct any noncompliance that is identified. The review program shall evaluate all program performance objectives and requirements. Each licensee shall periodically (at least annually) review the access program content and implementation.
(b) The results of the reviews, along with any recommendations, must be documented. Each review report must identify conditions that are adverse to the proper performance of the access authorization program, the cause of the condition(s), and, when appropriate, recommend corrective actions, and corrective actions taken. The licensee shall review the findings and take any additional corrective actions necessary to preclude repetition of the condition, including reassessment of the deficient areas where indicated.
(c) Review records must be maintained for 3 years.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 37.21 (2026) § 37.21   Personnel access authorization requirements for category 1 or category 2 quantities of radioactive material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P37_S37_21.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 37.23 (2026) § 37.23   Access authorization program requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P37_S37_23.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 37.25 (2026) § 37.25   Background investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P37_S37_25.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 37.27 (2026) § 37.27   Requirements for criminal history records checks of individuals granted unescorted access to category 1 or category 2 quantities of radioactive material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P37_S37_27.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 37.29 (2026) § 37.29   Relief from fingerprinting, identification, and criminal history records checks and other elements of background investigations for designated categories of individuals permitted unescorted access to certain radioactive materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P37_S37_29.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 37.31 (2026) § 37.31   Protection of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P37_S37_31.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 37.33 (2026) § 37.33   Access authorization program review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P37_S37_33.md)

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