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Due to a lapse in appropriations, the NRC has ceased normal operations. However, excepted and exempted activities necessary to maintain critical health and safety functions—as well as essential progress on designated critical activities, including those specified in Executive Order 14300—will continue, consistent with the OMB-Approved NRC Lapse Plan.

Health Physics Questions and Answers - Question 442

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)

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