# 10 C.F.R. § 1046.12 (2026): Medical, physical readiness, and training requirements for PF personnel

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1046_S1046_12

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 1046.12 (2026)
- **Heading:** Medical, physical readiness, and training requirements for PF personnel
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter X: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) / Part 1046: MEDICAL, PHYSICAL READINESS, TRAINING, AND ACCESS AUTHORIZATION STANDARDS FOR PROTECTIVE FORCE PERSONNEL / Subpart B: Protective Force (PF) Personnel / § 1046.12: § 1046.12   Medical, physical readiness, and training requirements for PF personnel.

## Text

Department PF personnel must be individuals who:
(a) Are medically certified by the PPMD pursuant to the procedures set out in § 1046.13 to perform all of the applicable essential functions of the job, as set forth in § 1046.11;
(b) Meet the physical readiness qualification standards set forth in § 1046.16; and
(c) Are determined to be qualified as having the knowledge, skills, abilities and completed the requirements of a formal training program as set out in § 1046.16.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 1046.11 (2026) § 1046.11   Essential functions of PF positions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1046_S1046_11.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1046.12 (2026) § 1046.12   Medical, physical readiness, and training requirements for PF personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1046_S1046_12.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1046.13 (2026) § 1046.13   Medical certification standards and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1046_S1046_13.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1046.14 (2026) § 1046.14   Medical certification disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1046_S1046_14.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1046.15 (2026) § 1046.15   Review of medical certification disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1046_S1046_15.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1046.16 (2026) § 1046.16   SPO physical readiness qualification standards and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1046_S1046_16.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1046.17 (2026) § 1046.17   Training standards and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1046_S1046_17.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1046.18 (2026) § 1046.18   Access authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1046_S1046_18.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1046.19 (2026) § 1046.19   Medical and fitness for duty status reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1046_S1046_19.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1046.20 (2026) § 1046.20   Medical records maintenance requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1046_S1046_20.md)

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