PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION - WITHHOLD UNDER 10 CFR 2.390

NRC FORM 396

(09-27-2023) 

10 CFR 55.21, 55.23,

55.25, 55.27, 55.31

55.33, 55.53, 55.57.

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

CERTIFICATION 

 OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION BY 

FACILITY LICENSEE

APPROVED BY OMB: NO. 3150-0024 EXPIRES: 12/31/2025 

Estimated burden per response to comply with this mandatory collection request: 1 hour. NRC requires this information to determine 

that the physical condition and health of operator licensees is such that the applicant would not be expected to cause operational errors 

endangering the public health and safety. Send comments regarding burden estimate to the Information Services Branch (T-6 A10M), 

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or by email to Infocollects.Resource@nrc.gov, and the OMB 

reviewer at: OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, (3150-0024), Attn: Desk Officer for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 

725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503; email: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. The NRC may not conduct or sponsor, and a 

person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the document requesting or requiring the collection displays a 

currently valid OMB control number.

Last Name First Name Middle Initial Applicant/Operator Docket Number

Full Address of Applicant/Operator

Facility

A. MEDICAL EXAM INFORMATION

BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, INCLUDING INFORMATION FURNISHED BY THE APPLICANT/OPERATOR, I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NAMED APPLICANT/

OPERATOR HAS BEEN FOUND TO MEET THE MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED OPERATORS AT THIS FACILITY. I ALSO CERTIFY THAT IN REACHING THIS DETERMINATION, THE 

GUIDANCE CONTAINED IN THE ANSI STANDARD OR AN APPROVED NRC ALTERNATIVE METHOD WAS FOLLOWED AND THAT DOCUMENTATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE NRC. 

GUIDANCE USED:

ANSI/ANS 3.4 -- 1983

ANSI/ANS 3.4 -- 1996

ANSI/ANS 3.4 -- 2013

ANSI/ANS 15.4 -- 1988

ANSI/ANS 15.4 -- 2007

ANSI/ANS 15.4 -- 2016

Other (Must specify below)

Typed or Printed Name of Physician Physician's Certification Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

(See Instructions) 

State License Number

1. NO RESTRICTIONS.

2. CORRECTIVE LENSES SHALL BE WORN WHEN PERFORMING LICENSED DUTIES.

3. HEARING AID SHALL BE WORN WHEN PERFORMING LICENSED DUTIES. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO CONDITIONS THAT 

 REQUIRE PROTECTION IN HIGH NOISE AREAS.

4. SHALL TAKE MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED TO MAINTAIN MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS.

5. SHALL USE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE(S) AS PRESCRIBED TO MAINTAIN MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS. 

 RO SRO LSRO

 3 6 12 months, or Other

8. SHALL NOT PERFORM LICENSED DUTIES REQUIRING A RESPIRATOR.

9. OTHER RESTRICTIONS OR EXCEPTION

10. RESTRICTION CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS SUBMITTAL

11. INFORMATION ONLY 

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 Date Restriction Added: 

 Enter the date that the medical status report requirement was added and/or removed (as applicable). (MM/DD/YYYY)

Date Restriction Removed:

Suffix

12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (Attach documentation in support of medical restrictions for new applicants/operators).

6. SOLO OPERATION IS NOT AUTHORIZED (Check one box).

7. SHALL SUBMIT MEDICAL STATUS REPORT EVERY: (Check one box. When Other is checked, a specific time frame must be entered).

Date of Birth

Date of Most Recent Biennial Examination

(MM/DD/YYYY) (See instructions)

Facility Docket Number (Separate multiple docket numbers by ";")

 050-

 052-

Applicant/Operator Email Address

BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PHYSICIAN, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE APPLICANT/OPERATOR LICENSE BE 

CONDITIONED AS FOLLOWS: Check all that apply. (See instructions) 
PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION - WITHHOLD UNDER 10 CFR 2.390

NRC FORM 396

(09-27-2023) 

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

CERTIFICATION OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION 

BY FACILITY LICENSEE (continued)

Proposed Wording of Restriction

Relationship of Restriction to Disqualifying Condition (Briefly indicate how restriction will address the disqualifying medical condition).

Explanation(s)

B. APPLICANT/OPERATOR'S SIGNATURE

I acknowledge the information in this certification and attachments as they apply to my licensure by the NRC. I authorize 

my facility to provide this certification and attachments to the NRC to use in the exercise of its authority over my licensure.

C. FACILITY CERTIFICATION

I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT AND ATTACHMENTS IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

Printed Name and Title of Senior Management Representative

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Last Name First Name Middle Initial Suffix Applicant/Operator Docket Number Facility

Signature - Applicant / Operator Date

Signature - Senior Management Representative Date
NRC FORM 396

(09-27-2023)

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

CERTIFICATION OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION BY FACILITY LICENSEE (Instructions)

Enter NAME OF FACILITY(IES) and FACILITY DOCKET NUMBER(S) - Use Check Box to indicate 050-XXX or 052-XXX. 

Detach these instructions prior to submittal.

 In accordance with 10 CFR 55.5, this form shall be submitted to the appropriate NRC office electronically (for example, via the EIE system or by Box) or by mail to:

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, REGION I 

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 

475 ALLENDALE ROAD, SUITE 102 

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-1415

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, REGION II 

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 

245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE, NE., SUITE 1200 

ATLANTA, GA 30303-1257

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, REGION III 

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 

2443 WARRENVILLE ROAD, SUITE 210 

LISLE, IL 60532-4352

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, REGION IV 

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 

1600 E. LAMAR BOULEVARD 

ARLINGTON, TX 76011-4511

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 

NON-POWER PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION 

FACILITIES OVERSIGHT BRANCH 

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION 

WASHINGTON, DC 20555-0001 

NRC FORM 396 (09-27-2023) 

Enter NAME OF APPLICANT as it appears on NRC Form 398 or NAME OF OPERATOR as it appears on the NRC issued License, DOCKET NUMBER and DATE OF MOST 

RECENT BIENNIAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION. If the time since the applicant's initial medical examination exceeds 24 months before an initial licensing action is completed, the 

applicant must be reexamined by a physician and a new NRC Form 396 must be submitted. If, during the term of the license, an operator develops a permanent physical or 

mental condition that causes the operator to fail to meet 10 CFR 55.21 that can be mitigated by requesting a license restriction, the facility licensee shall notify the NRC within 30 

days of learning of the diagnosis by submitting an NRC Form 396. 10 CFR 55.25 requires a submission for only permanent conditions. Do not submit temporary conditions for 

which an operator is being administratively held by your facility. Per 10 CFR 55.55, NRC Operator license renewals (NRC Form 396 and NRC Form 398) shall be submitted at 

least 30 days prior to the license expiration date.

Enter ADDRESS OF APPLICANT/OPERATOR

Enter Date of Birth OF APPLICANT/OPERATOR (MM/DD/YYYY)

Use Check Box to indicate which Guidance Document (ANSI 3.4, 15.4 or Other) was used to determine the applicant's physical condition. If Other is checked, include the title 

of the document. 

Enter Email Address of the Applicant/Operator - If you provide an email address, you are electing to receive operator licensing correspondence from the NRC, electronically. If 

you do not provide an email address, the NRC will correspond using mail to the address you provided.

SECTION A - MEDICAL EXAM INFORMATION - Enter PHYSICIAN'S PRINTED NAME, PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATION DATE, LICENSE NUMBER, AND STATE OF 

LICENSURE. (Indicate MD or DO following printed name). Physicians Certification Date = Date of physician's final certification of applicant/operator's medical suitability 

(including recommended license conditions) and/or the date of the physician's certification of a required medical status update (Check Box 7).

License Conditions - Check all the applicable boxes to request license condition(s). For each checked box in Nos. 4 through 11, provide supporting medical evidence that the 

requested license condition addresses the disqualifying medical condition. The supporting medical evidence shall consist of a brief narrative from the examining physician 

(provided either in the "Explanation" box or in an attached letter) addressing the pertinent medical history, objective findings (for example, blood pressure, HgA1C, and TSH), the 

diagnosis, and the recommended treatment (including name, dosing, and any adverse reactions), to demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed license condition.

Box 1 - NO RESTRICTIONS - Physical and mental condition and general health meet the minimum requirements, without exception.

Box 2 - CORRECTIVE LENSES SHALL BE WORN WHEN PERFORMING LICENSED DUTIES - Corrective lenses must be worn to meet the minimum requirements for vision.

Box 3 - HEARING AID SHALL BE WORN WHEN PERFORMING LICENSED DUITES - Hearing aid must be worn to meet the minimum requirements.

Box 4 - SHALL TAKE MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED TO MAINTAIN MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS - Meets the minimum medical requirements only by taking prescribed 

medication(s). 

Box 5 - SHALL USE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE(S) AS PRESCRIBED TO MAINTAIN MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS - Meets the minimum medical requirements only by using a 

therapeutic device (e.g., CPAP and Spinal Cord Stimulator).

Box 6 - SOLO OPERATION IS NOT AUTHORIZED - Another individual, capable of summoning help must be present when the operator is performing licensed duties. Check the 

applicant/operator's license type. 

Box 7 - SHALL SUBMIT MEDICAL STATUS REPORT EVERY 3, 6 , 12 or Other Months - Medical condition that requires more frequent monitoring than the two (2) years 

required by 10 CFR 55.21. If Other is checked, include the requested time frame. 

Box 8 - SHALL NOT PERFORM LICENSED DUTIES REQUIRING A RESPIRATOR - Respiratory or integumentary (skin) condition.

Box 9 - OTHER RESTRICTIONS OR EXCEPTION - Other license condition(s) necessary to mitigate identified medical or psychological issue(s) that do not meet minimum 

medical requirements. Use "Proposed Wording of Restriction" and "Relationship of Restriction to Disqualifying Condition" boxes. If an applicant or operator fails to meet 

a medical requirement but can demonstrate complete capacity to perform assigned duties, as proven by a test administered by the physician, the physician may recommend and 

justify a waiver of that portion of the applicable ANSI standard. For an applicant the waiver request must be made on the NRC Form 398, "Personal Qualification Statement - 

Licensee," by checking Box 12.c.3 and justifying the waiver/exception request in Box 25.

Box 10 - RESTRICTION CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS SUBMITTAL - Additional license condition request, modification of an existing condition or deletion of an existing 

condition. Must include an explanation in the Explanation Box and provide Medical Evidence. 

SECTION B - SIGNATURE - Applicant/Operator

SECTION C - CERTIFICATION - Senior Management Representative

Box 11 - INFORMATION ONLY - Check box if providing required established medical status updates that do not request new restrictions, removal of restrictions or change in 

status report frequency. Use for reporting any other medical situation you determine that needs to be reported to the NRC. Do not report temporary medical conditions for 

operators on administrative hold.

Box 12 - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (Attach documentation in support of medical restrictions for new applicants).