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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Question 442: Is the licensee required to advise personnel
of the provisions for declaring pregnancy, who work in the
controlled area, have been classified as "members of the
public," and do not "work in or frequent" any restricted
area?
Answer: No. However, it would be a good practice to do
so. The provisions of 10 CFR 20.1208, for limiting dose to
the embryo / fetus, apply only to declared pregnant women who
receive doses from occupational exposure. (Reference: 10
CFR 20.1208).
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, March 29, 2012

