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54 duties, if the Employer determines such duties are available. If such duties are not available, the employee shall be offered the option to be pl aced on annual leave or leave without pay. The Employer's assignment of administrative duties or granting of leave under these circumstances in no way affects the Employer's determination that the employee was not ready for work, or the final decision to t ake disciplinary/adverse action as appropriate. Section 8. MRO REVIEW PROCESS In the event the specimen tests positive, the individual will be given an opportunity to submit documentation to a designated Medical Review Officer (MRO) that may support legi timate use of the specific drug(s) before any administrative action is taken. (DA PAM 600 - 85, 3 - 2, f, 2, d, 7) The MRO will send all results to the Drug Testing Program Manager (DTPM). ARTICLE 37 MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS Section 1. Medical certificates sh all be maintained as outlined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification standards for Air Traffic Control Series 2152, and Army Regulation 40 - 501 Standards of Medical Fitness for initial employment and retention requirements. The Air Traffi c Controller Medical Examination (ATCME) shall be completed by an Aeromedical Provider (i.e., flight surgeon, aeromedical physician assistant, aeromedical nurse practitioner (AMNP) or aviation medical examiner (AME)) from any branch of military service and will be completed annually. U.S. Army Aeromedical Activity (USAAMA) shall make the final determination of the BUE's medical fitness for ATC duties based on the ATCME and supporting documents. Section 2. All medical examinations scheduled by the Employer shall be on duty time in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and this Agreement. When an Employee spends more than eight (8) hours in an official duty status during which he/she submits to a medical examination the provisions of Article 25 will apply. Section 3. The Employer shall bear any and all cost associated with obtaining an ATC Medical Examination (ATCME). Section 4. The Employer shall provide BUEs access to information regarding restricted medications.

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