ML20078H574

Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR20 Re Frequency of Medical Exams for Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment. Util Pleased W/Nrc Move to Increase self-regulation in Area of Respirator Physicals

ML20078H574
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	11/11/1994
From:	Denton R BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
References
FRN-59FR47565, FRN-60FR7900, RULE-PR-20 59FR47565-00002, 59FR47565-2, AF08-2-003, AF8-2, AF8-2-3, NUDOCS 9411180012
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RonrxrE.Densom [C Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Vice Pre.sident N' u Calvert Clifp Nuclear Power Plant 1650 Calvert Clifs Parkway Nuclear Energy Lusby, Maryland 20657

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( 5 9 F fl Liq 5g g November 11,1994 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 l ATTENTION: Secretary of the Commission Docketing and Services Branch SUI! JECT: Frequency of Medical Examinations for Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment (59FR47565) ,

We welcome the opportunity to comment on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposal to amend the regulations concerning the frequency at which medical examinations are required to ensure the safe use of respiratory protection equipment. Section 10 CFR 20.1703(a)(3)(v) currently requires the .

determination by a physician prior to initial fitting of respirators, and at least every 12 months thereafter, )

that the individual user is physically able to use the respiratory protection equipment. The proposed .

revision would require determination by a physician prior to initial fitting of respirators and either every I

12 months thereafter, or periodically at a frequency determined by a physician, that the individual user is medically fit to use the respiratory protection equipment.

We were pleased with the NRC'c move to increase self-regulation in the area of respirator physicals. The industry has gained significant experience over the years in this area. We welcome the increased flexibility the proposed rule would allow. j Should you have any questions regarding this matter, we will be pleased to discuss them with you. j Very truly yours, w

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f-Secretary of the Commission November 11,1994 Page 2 cc: D. A. Brune, Esquire J. E. Silberg, Esquire L. B. Marsh, NRC D. G. Mcdonald, Jr., NRC T. T. Martin, NRC P. R. Wilson, NRC R. I. McLean, DNR J. II. Walter, PSC

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