[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 3]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR675.3]



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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

                 CHAPTER VI--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

 

PART 675_MEDICAL CLEARANCE PROCESS FOR DEPLOYMENT TO ANTARCTICA--Table 

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Sec. 675.3  Medical clearance criteria.



    (a) The USAP shall establish Medical Clearance Criteria for 

determining eligibility for deployment to Antarctica. (See Medical 

Standards for Antarctic Deployment available from the National Science 

Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, room 755.09, 4201 Wilson Blvd., 

Arlington, VA 22230).

    The criteria will include examination of the following major organ 

systems:

    (1) Lungs and chest wall.

    (2) Heart and vascular system.

    (3) Abdominal organs and gastrointestinal system.

    (4) Endocrine or metabolic system.

    (5) Genitalia and urinary system.

    (6) Musculoskeletal.

    (7) Skin and cellular tissues.

    (8) Neurological Disorders.

    (9) Psychiatric or psychological.

    (10) Dental.

    (b) The USAP may review and revise the Medical Clearance Criteria 

periodically as appropriate.