Document: 10 CFR Part 73
Document ID: 1bfc961c-4539-4d99-ab1b-9f9311b89443
Document Type: cfr
Title: Personnel access authorization requirements for nuclear power plants.
Source: 10 CFR Part 73
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-73/section-73.56
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Section ID: 73.56
CFR Part: 73
CFR Title: 10

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hiness and reliability; or ( ii ) If the individual is a member of the population that performs one or more job functions that are critical to the safe and secure operation of the licensee's facility, as defined in paragraph (i)(1)(v)(B) of this section. ( 5 ) In the course of conducting a psychological assessment for those individuals who are specified in paragraph (h) of this section for initial unescorted access or unescorted access authorization category, if the licensed psychologist or psychiatrist identifies or discovers any information, including a medical condition, that could adversely impact the individual's fitness for duty or trustworthiness and reliability, the licensee, applicant, or contractor or vendor shall ensure that the psychologist or psychiatrist contact appropriate medical personnel to obtain further information as need for a determination. The results of the evaluation and a recommendation shall be provided to the licensee's or applicant's reviewing official. ( 6 ) During psychological reassessments, if the licensed psychologist or psychiatrist identifies or discovers any information, including a medical condition, that could adversely impact the fitness for duty or trustworthiness and reliability of those individuals who are currently granted unescorted access or certified unescorted access authorization status, he or she shall inform (1) the reviewing official of the discovery within 24 hours of the discovery and (2) the medical personnel designated in the site implementing procedures, who shall ensure that an appropriate evaluation of the possible medical condition is conducted under the requirements of part 26 of this chapter . The results of the evaluation and a recommendation shall be provided to the licensee's or applicant's reviewing official. ( f ) Behavioral observation. ( 1 ) Licensee and applicant access authorization programs must include a behavioral observation program that is designed to detect behaviors or activities that may