[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 10, Volume 4]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 10CFR712.33]

[Page 386]
 
                            TITLE 10--ENERGY
 
                    CHAPTER III--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
 
PART 712_HUMAN RELIABILITY PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
                       Subpart B_Medical Standards
 
Sec. 712.33  Designated Psychologist.

    (a) The Designated Psychologist reports to the SOMD and determines 
the psychological fitness of an individual to participate in the HRP. 
The results of this evaluation may be provided only to the Designated 
Physician or the SOMD.
    (b) The Designated Psychologist must:
    (1) Hold a doctoral degree from a clinical psychology program that 
includes a one-year clinical internship approved by the American 
Psychological Association or an equivalent program;
    (2) Have accumulated a minimum of three years postdoctoral clinical 
experience with a major emphasis in psychological assessment and 
testing;
    (3) Have a valid, unrestricted state license to practice clinical 
psychology in the state where HRP medical assessments occur;
    (4) Have met the applicable HRP instruction requirements; and
    (5) Be eligible for the appropriate DOE access authorization.
    (c) The Designated Psychologist is responsible for all psychological 
evaluations of HRP candidates, HRP-certified individuals, and others as 
directed by the SOMD. Although a portion of the psychological evaluation 
may be performed by another psychologist, the Designated Psychologist 
must:
    (1) Supervise the psychological evaluation process and designate 
which components may be performed by other qualified personnel;
    (2) Upon request of management, assess the psychological fitness of 
HRP candidates and HRP-certified individuals for HRP duties, including 
specific work settings, and recommend referrals as indicated; and
    (3) Make referrals for psychiatric, psychological, substance abuse, 
or personal or family problems, and monitor the progress of individuals 
so referred.
    (d) The Designated Psychologist must immediately report to the SOMD 
any of the following about himself or herself:
    (1) Initiation of an adverse action by any state medical licensing 
board or any other professional licensing board;
    (2) Initiation of an adverse action by any Federal regulatory board 
since the last designation;
    (3) The withdrawal of the privilege to practice by any institution;
    (4) Being named a defendant in any criminal proceeding (felony or 
misdemeanor) since the last designation;
    (5) Being evaluated or treated for alcohol use disorder or drug 
dependency or abuse since the last designation; or
    (6) Occurrence since the last designation of a physical, mental/
personality disorder, or health condition that might affect his or her 
ability to perform professional duties.