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Frequently Asked Questions About Managing Fatigue - 10 CFR 26.209 - Self-declarations

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    • Q1. In 26.4(c) individuals who report to the TSC and EOF are included into Subpart I excluding 26.205 thru 26.209. Since self-declarations are excluded for these workers (26.209) why are they included in 26.211 Fatigue Assessment. The only applicable fatigue assessment reasons are for cause and behavioral observation.

Self-Declarations

Q1. In 26.4(c) individuals who report to the TSC and EOF are included into Subpart I excluding 26.205 thru 26.209. Since self-declarations are excluded for these workers (26.209) why are they included in 26.211 Fatigue Assessment. The only applicable fatigue assessment reasons are for cause and behavioral observation.

Self-declarations are not excluded for these workers. The provisions for self-declarations are included in 10 CFR 26.211. Although 10 CFR 26.209 is titled as self-declarations, it includes provisions for self-declarations only during waivers and is appropriate to be excluded, as waivers are also excluded for individuals who report to the TSC and EOF.


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