# 10 CFR § 1046.12: Medical, physical readiness, and training requirements for PF personnel

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.12

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 1046.12
- **Heading:** Medical, physical readiness, and training requirements for PF personnel
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 10—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

## 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 CFR § 1046.1 § 1046.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.1.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.2 § 1046.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.2.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.3 § 1046.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.3.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.4 § 1046.4 Physical Protection Medical Director (PPMD).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.4.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.5 § 1046.5 Designated Physician.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.5.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.11 § 1046.11 Essential functions of PF positions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.11.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.12 § 1046.12 Medical, physical readiness, and training requirements for PF personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.12.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.13 § 1046.13 Medical certification standards and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.13.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.14 § 1046.14 Medical certification disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.14.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.15 § 1046.15 Review of medical certification disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.15.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.16 § 1046.16 SPO physical readiness qualification standards and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.16.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.17 § 1046.17 Training standards and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.17.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.18 § 1046.18 Access authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.18.md)
- [10 CFR § 1046.19 § 1046.19 Medical and fitness for duty status reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1046.19.md)

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