Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 144c489b-0f8e-4351-8a5f-3262ca73fcfd
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Medical Assessment of Licensed Operators or Applicants for Operator Licenses at Nuclear Power Plants + HISTORY – HISTORY 04/2014 – DG-1310 , Proposed Revision 4 02/1997 – DG-1068 , Proposed Revision 3 11/1984 – Draft OL 401-5, Proposed Revision 2 (Rev. 4)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1335/ML13352A278.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.134
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on,” of the form (1) certifies that the applicant or licensee has been examined by a physician and that he or she has been found to meet the safeguards and fitness for duty requirements for licensed operators at the facility of record; (2) certifies that in reaching this determination, the guidance contained in ANSI/ANS-3.4-1996 (-1983), or an acceptable alternative method approved by the NRC, was followed and that documentation (medical evidence) is available for review by the NRC; and (3) identifies the type of licensed condition(s), if any, requested based on medical evidence. A brief explanation of the requested licensed condition and its relationship is also annotated. The following line items are provided for selection by the examining physician: • No restrictions. • Corrective lenses shall be worn when performing licensed duties. • Hearing aid shall be worn when performing licensed duties. • Shall take medication as prescribed to maintain medical qualifications. • Shall use therapeutic device(s) as prescribed to maintain medical qualifications. • Solo operation is not authorized. • Shall submit medical status report every 3, 6, or 12 months. • Shall not perform licensed duties requiring a respirator. • Other restriction or exception. • Restriction change from previous submittal. • Information only. Section B, “Certification,” of the form certifies that the information in this document and related attachments is true and correct. It must be signed and dated by the facility licensee’s authorized representative (e.g., the senior management representative on site). Appendices Appendix A to this draft guide contains the text of pertinent regulations, 10 CFR 55.21, 55.23, 55.25, 55.27, 55.31(a)(6), 55.33 and 55.57 (a)(6), (b)(1), and (b)(2)(i). Appendix B to this draft guide contains the Commission’s NRC Form 396, “Certification of Medical Examination by Facility Licensee.” Harmonization with International Standards The NRC staff