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This bill directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to take specific actions to enhance the security of radioactive materials, based on recommendations from a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The bill requires the NRC to incorporate socioeconomic consequences into its decision-making process for setting security measures for radioactive materials. It mandates that all Category 3 licenses (a classification for radioactive sources with potential security risks) be added to the Web-based Licensing System and tracked in the National Source Tracking System. Additionally, the bill requires vendors to verify the legitimacy of potential purchasers' Category 3 licenses with the appropriate regulatory authority. The NRC must revise its guidelines, policies, and regulations within one year of the bill's enactment to implement these new requirements. The goal of these measures is to reduce the risk of radioactive materials being misused for potentially harmful purposes, such as creating a "dirty bomb" - a conventional explosive device that spreads radioactive material upon detonation.

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