NRC Renews Health Check Form for Nuclear Workers
Published Date: 9/3/2025
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Summary
The NRC is asking for feedback on renewing a form that lets medical facilities confirm workers passed their health exams. This affects anyone who works with nuclear materials and their employers, with no big changes or extra costs expected. Comments are open now to keep things running smoothly and safely.
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NRC Form 396 Renewal — No New Costs
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking for public comment on renewing NRC Form 396, "Certification of Medical Examination by Facility Licensee," which medical facilities use to confirm workers passed required health exams. The notice says this renewal affects people who work with nuclear materials and their employers and that no big changes or extra costs are expected. The NRC invites comments now to keep the certification process in place.
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