# 10 C.F.R. § 26.406 (2026): Fitness monitoring

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_406

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 26.406 (2026)
- **Heading:** Fitness monitoring
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter I: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION / Part 26: FITNESS FOR DUTY PROGRAMS / Subpart K: FFD Program for Construction / § 26.406: § 26.406   Fitness monitoring.

## Text

(a) The requirements in this section apply only if a licensee or other entity does not elect to subject the individuals specified in § 26.4(f) to random testing for drugs and alcohol under § 26.405(b).
(b) Licensees and other entities shall implement a fitness monitoring program to deter substance abuse and detect indications of possible use, sale, or possession of illegal drugs; use or possession of alcohol while constructing or directing the construction of safety- or security-related SSCs; or impairment from any cause that if left unattended may result in a risk to public health and safety or the common defense and security.
(c) Licensees and other entities shall establish procedures that monitors shall follow in response to the indications and actions specified in paragraph (b) of this section and train the monitors to implement the program.
(d) Licensees and other entities shall ensure that the fitness of individuals specified in § 26.4(f) is monitored effectively while the individuals are constructing or directing the construction of safety- and security-related SSCs, commensurate with the potential risk to public health and safety and the common defense and security imposed by the construction activity. To achieve this objective, licensees and other entities shall consider the number and placement of monitors required, the necessary ratio of monitors to individuals specified in § 26.4(f), and the frequency with which the individuals specified in § 26.4(f) shall be monitored while constructing or directing the construction of each safety- or security-related SSC.
[73 FR 17176, Mar. 31, 2008, as amended at 75 FR 73941, Nov. 30, 2010]

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 26.401 (2026) § 26.401   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_401.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 26.403 (2026) § 26.403   Written policy and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_403.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 26.405 (2026) § 26.405   Drug and alcohol testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_405.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 26.406 (2026) § 26.406   Fitness monitoring.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_406.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 26.407 (2026) § 26.407   Behavioral observation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_407.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 26.409 (2026) § 26.409   Sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_409.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 26.411 (2026) § 26.411   Protection of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_411.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 26.413 (2026) § 26.413   Review process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_413.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 26.415 (2026) § 26.415   Audits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_415.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 26.417 (2026) § 26.417   Recordkeeping and reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_417.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 26.419 (2026) § 26.419   Suitability and fitness evaluations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P26_S26_419.md)

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