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Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities
10 CFR Part 820 establishes procedural rules governing conduct of persons involved in DOE nuclear activities to ensure compliance with DOE Nuclear Safety Requirements. The regulation defines key terms, enforcement processes, and administrative procedures, with Naval nuclear propulsion activities excluded from certain interpretations and exemptions provisions under the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors.
Specific Domestic Licenses to Manufacture or Transfer Certain Items Containing Byproduct Material
10 CFR Part 32 establishes NRC licensing requirements for manufacturers and distributors of items containing byproduct material, including accelerator-produced radioactive material and radium-226 sources. It prescribes procedures for issuing specific domestic licenses, registration certificates for sealed sources and devices, and radiation safety information requirements for products distributed to exempt persons, general licensees, and medical-use licensees.
Licenses for Industrial Radiography and Radiation Safety Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Operations
10 CFR Part 34 prescribes licensing and radiation safety requirements for industrial radiography operations using sealed sources of byproduct material. The rule mandates adherence to ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure, requires annual refresher safety training for employees, and defines standards for radiographic equipment including exposure devices, guide tubes, and collimators. Requirements apply to all industrial radiography users but exclude medical applications.
Domestic Licensing of Source Material
10 CFR Part 40 establishes NRC licensing procedures and criteria for possession, use, transfer, and disposal of source material, byproduct material, and residual radioactive material in the United States. The regulation applies to all persons unless exempted, sets license terms and conditions, addresses physical protection of natural uranium shipments, and provides for long-term stewardship of uranium mill tailings sites.
Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities
10 CFR Part 50 establishes the NRC's licensing framework for domestic nuclear production and utilization facilities under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. It defines key regulatory terms including applicants, atomic energy, basic components, byproduct materials, and alternate AC power sources, and establishes that persons knowingly providing goods or services to licensees may be subject to NRC enforcement action for violations.
Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Commercial Nuclear Plants
10 CFR Part 53 establishes an optional, risk-informed, technology-inclusive regulatory framework for licensing, amending, renewing, and terminating commercial nuclear plants under the Atomic Energy Act. It defines key terms including anticipated event sequences, certified fuel handlers, combined licenses, and commercial nuclear reactors, and applies to all persons providing components, equipment, or services related to licensees and applicants.
Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Wastes in Geologic Repositories
10 CFR Part 60 establishes NRC licensing requirements for the U.S. Department of Energy to construct and operate geologic repositories for high-level radioactive waste disposal under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. The regulation defines key terms such as accessible environment, barriers, containment, and controlled areas, and prescribes rules governing licensing and construction authorization for repository operations areas, excluding Yucca Mountain facilities.
Licensing Requirements for Land Disposal of Radioactive Waste
10 CFR Part 61 establishes licensing procedures and criteria for land disposal of radioactive waste containing byproduct, source, and special nuclear material in the United States. The regulations apply to all persons except those disposing of high-level waste, uranium or thorium tailings exceeding 10,000 kg with more than 5 millicuries of radium-226, or licensed material under Part 20. Key definitions include active maintenance, buffer zones, commencement of construction, and disposal sites.
Criteria and Procedures for Emergency Access to Non-Federal and Regional Low-Level Waste Disposal Facilities
10 CFR Part 62 establishes criteria and procedures for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to grant emergency access to non-Federal and regional low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities for up to 180 days to waste generators who have been denied access to existing facilities under the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1985. The regulation defines key terms and applies to all persons regulated by the NRC who have been denied such access and submit requests for emergency disposal authorization.
Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Wastes in a Geologic Repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada
10 CFR Part 63 establishes licensing requirements for the U.S. Department of Energy's geologic repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada for disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent fuel. The regulation prescribes rules for construction authorization, defines key technical terms including barriers and containment structures for isolating radionuclides, and outlines design basis standards for repository operations under NRC oversight, with provisions addressing affected Indian tribes and enforcement.
Licensing Requirements for the Independent Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Radioactive Waste, and Reactor-Related Greater Than Class C Waste
10 CFR Part 72 establishes licensing requirements and procedures for independent spent fuel storage installations (ISFSI) and monitored retrievable storage installations (MRS) to receive, transfer, package, and possess spent nuclear fuel, high-level radioactive waste, and reactor-related greater-than-class-C waste. The regulation applies to both wet and dry storage modes, governs Certificates of Compliance for spent fuel storage cask designs, and applies to all US persons including Agreement States.
Physical Protection of Plants and Materials
10 CFR Part 73 establishes physical protection requirements for special nuclear material at fixed sites and in transit, and for plants using such material. The regulation prescribes design basis threats that safeguards systems must counter, including radiological sabotage and theft/diversion of strategic special nuclear material by adversaries with military training, weapons, explosives, vehicles, and cyber attack capabilities.
Public Records
10 CFR Part 9 establishes the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's procedures for public records access and disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Government in the Sunshine Act, and Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act. It defines key terms, specifies communication procedures for FOIA and Privacy Act requests, confirms OMB approval of information collection requirements, and addresses record production in response to judicial subpoenas.
Material Control and Accounting of Special Nuclear Material
This regulation establishes material control and accounting requirements for special nuclear material (uranium-235, uranium-233, and plutonium) at licensed facilities. It applies to licensees possessing one gram or more of these materials and specifies reporting, recordkeeping, and control procedures based on material strategic significance and facility type, including enrichment facilities and transferred quantities.
Safeguards on Nuclear Material—Implementation of Safeguards Agreements Between the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency
This regulation implements US safeguards agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to fulfill nuclear non-proliferation obligations. It establishes requirements for NRC licensees, certificate holders, and applicants to report information on source and special nuclear materials, their physical locations, and grant IAEA inspectors access to facilities for verification activities consistent with international safeguards standards and the Additional Protocol.
Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund; Procedures for Special Assessment of Domestic Utilities
This regulation establishes procedures for assessing domestic utilities that purchased uranium enrichment separative work units (SWUs) from the Department of Energy between 1945 and October 23, 1992. Utilities are assessed annually based on their proportional share of DOE-produced SWUs, with assessments funding the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund under the Atomic Energy Act.
Nuclear Safety Management
10 CFR Part 830 establishes nuclear safety management requirements for DOE contractors, personnel, and other parties conducting activities affecting DOE nuclear facility safety. It excludes NRC-licensed activities, Naval Nuclear Propulsion operations, DOT-regulated transportation, nuclear waste activities, and space-based nuclear systems. The regulation defines key safety concepts including documented safety analyses, hazard categories, criticality, technical safety requirements, and administrative controls, applying a graded approach to compliance proportional to facility hazards and mission.
Restrictions on Aircraft Landing and Air Delivery at Department of Energy Nuclear Sites
10 CFR Part 862 prohibits aircraft landing, air delivery, and aircraft operations at DOE nuclear sites, with limited exceptions for federal government, state/local law enforcement, and emergency landings. The rule defines applicable aircraft types, designated sites, and procedures for removal of downed aircraft. Violations may result in criminal penalties under the Atomic Energy Act.
Byproduct Material
10 CFR Part 962 defines 'byproduct material' under the Atomic Energy Act for DOE facilities as any radioactive material (except special nuclear material) produced or made radioactive by exposure to radiation during special nuclear material production or use. For RCRA compliance, only actual radionuclides in DOE-owned radioactive waste are covered; nonradioactive hazardous components remain subject to separate RCRA regulation.
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
This regulation implements Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, establishing nondiscrimination requirements on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. It defines key terms including educational institutions, federal financial assistance, applicants, and administrative structures, effective September 29, 2000.
Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Restricted Data or National Security Information or an Employment Clearance
10 CFR Part 10 establishes criteria and procedures for determining eligibility for access to Restricted Data and National Security Information for NRC employees, contractors, licensees, and applicants. The regulation implements the Atomic Energy Act and Executive Orders to ensure security of the nuclear energy program while providing administrative review opportunities for individuals seeking access authorization or employment clearance.
Administrative Claims Under Federal Tort Claims Act
10 CFR Part 14 establishes procedural regulations for filing administrative claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act against the United States for property damage, personal injury, or death caused by negligent or wrongful acts of NRC employees. Claims must be filed with the relevant NRC office or the Office of the General Counsel, and the NRC General Counsel is authorized to adjust, determine, compromise, and settle such claims.
Reactor Site Criteria
10 CFR Part 100 establishes site approval criteria for stationary power and testing reactors to ensure public health and safety through defense-in-depth siting principles. The regulation defines exclusion areas where the licensee controls all activities, low population zones where protective measures are feasible, and population center distance requirements, ensuring radiological doses from normal operation and postulated accidents remain acceptably low while accounting for natural hazards and enabling effective emergency planning and security.
Extraordinary Nuclear Occurrences
10 CFR Part 840 establishes administrative criteria for determining "extraordinary nuclear occurrences" under DOE contractor indemnity agreements. It sets thresholds for substantial discharge or dispersal of source, special nuclear, or byproduct material and offsite radiation levels, then requires evaluation of whether substantial damages to persons or property offsite have occurred or are probable. The criteria are distinct from health and safety regulatory limits and apply to DOE contractor activities covered by nuclear hazards indemnity provisions.
Standard Contract for Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and/or High-Level Radioactive Waste
10 CFR Part 961 establishes standard contract terms for the Department of Energy to accept title to, transport, and dispose of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from civilian nuclear power reactor owners and generators. Owners and generators pay fees to recover DOE's full disposal costs, with receipts deposited in the Nuclear Waste Fund. Contracts must be executed by June 30, 1983, or by the date the owner/generator commences generation or takes title to such waste, whichever is later.
Operators' Licenses
10 CFR Part 55 establishes NRC procedures and criteria for issuing, maintaining, and renewing operator and senior operator licenses for nuclear utilization facilities. It defines license requirements, scope of applicability to individuals manipulating reactor controls or directing licensed activities, and sets forth key definitions including operators, senior operators, simulation facilities, and performance testing standards.
Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions
10 CFR Part 51 establishes environmental protection regulations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's domestic licensing and regulatory functions. The regulations implement Section 102(2) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and apply to NRC licensing proceedings for production, utilization, and materials facilities, excluding export licensing and foreign environmental effects. Key definitions include construction activities, previously disturbed areas, and NRC organizational roles.
Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance
10 CFR Part 21 mandates that directors and responsible officers of nuclear licensees and vendors immediately report to the NRC any information indicating that licensed facilities, activities, or basic components fail to comply with applicable regulations or contain defects that could create substantial safety hazards, unless the Commission has already been adequately informed.
Agency Rules of Practice and Procedure
10 CFR Part 2 establishes procedural rules for all Nuclear Regulatory Commission proceedings under the Atomic Energy Act and Energy Reorganization Act, covering licensing actions, permit issuance, civil penalties, rulemaking, and standard design approvals. The rules define roles of adjudicatory employees, distinguish between general and special procedural rules for different proceeding types, and set administrative requirements for contested and non-contested matters.
Statement of Organization and General Information
This regulation establishes the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's organizational structure, authority, and operations following its creation under the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974. It defines the Commission's composition, designates principal and regional offices, and describes how to access NRC organizational directives, meeting information, regulatory documents, and records under the Freedom of Information Act.
Rules of General Applicability to Domestic Licensing of Byproduct Material
10 CFR Part 30 establishes NRC licensing requirements for domestic possession, production, transfer, and use of byproduct material, including accelerator-produced radioactive material and radium-226 sources. The regulation prescribes general applicability rules, defines licensed activities, and sets compliance deadlines for government agencies and Indian Tribes (2007–2009). It also subjects suppliers of components and services to enforcement action for violations.
Licenses and Radiation Safety Requirements for Well Logging
10 CFR Part 39 establishes licensing and radiation safety requirements for the use of licensed materials—including sealed sources, radioactive tracers, markers, and uranium sinker bars—in well logging operations. The regulation prescribes definitions, operational requirements, supervisory standards, and compliance obligations for persons handling radioactive sources at temporary jobsites, including personal supervision, safety reviews, and cross-referenced NRC regulatory provisions.
Facility Security Clearance and Safeguarding of National Security Information and Restricted Data
10 CFR Part 95 establishes procedures for facility security clearance and safeguarding of classified National Security Information and Restricted Data in NRC-licensed activities. It defines requirements for access authorization, facility eligibility, classified material handling, storage, transmission protocols, and security procedures for NRC licensees, certificate holders, contractors, and designated parties requiring access to Secret or Confidential information.
Financial Protection Requirements and Indemnity Agreements
10 CFR Part 140 establishes financial protection requirements and indemnity agreements for nuclear licensees under the Atomic Energy Act. It applies to operators of nuclear reactors, uranium enrichment facilities, plutonium processing plants, and other nuclear production and utilization facilities. The regulations define procedures for determining required financial protection, liability insurance, and indemnification limits, with special provisions for Federal agencies and nonprofit educational institutions.
General Guidelines for the Preliminary Screening of Potential Sites for a Nuclear Waste Repository
10 CFR Part 960 establishes general guidelines for the preliminary screening and evaluation of potential sites for nuclear waste repositories under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. The regulations define key terms such as accessible environment, candidate sites, containment, and controlled areas, and establish the framework by which the Department of Energy evaluates site suitability in coordination with the NRC and affected states and Indian tribes.
Standard Specifications for the Granting of Patent Licenses
This regulation establishes standard specifications for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to grant patent licenses on inventions vested in or controlled by the Commission under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. It defines NRC inventions and foreign inventions, sets procedures for license applications and electronic communications, and specifies that only written interpretations by the General Counsel are binding on the Commission.
Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter and Special Nuclear Material or Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position
This Department of Energy regulation establishes procedures for determining eligibility of DOE employees, contractors, and other designated persons for access to classified information, special nuclear material, and sensitive positions. It implements multiple executive orders and the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines, outlining administrative review and appeals processes while ensuring fairness and preventing retaliation.
Standby Support for Certain Nuclear Plant Delays
10 CFR Part 950 establishes a standby support program providing risk insurance contracts to sponsors of new advanced nuclear facilities approved after 1993. The program covers costs from delays caused by NRC regulatory review failures, pre-operational hearings, or litigation, with indemnification up to $500 million for the first two reactors and $250 million for subsequent reactors.
Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material
10 CFR Part 70 establishes NRC procedures and criteria for issuing domestic licenses to receive, own, possess, use, and transfer special nuclear material. The regulation applies to all US persons and defines key licensing requirements, relevant definitions (acute exposure, alert conditions, atomic weapons), and references related rules for spent fuel storage, uranium enrichment facilities, and physical security.
Requirements for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Nuclear Power Plants
This regulation establishes requirements for renewal of operating licenses for nuclear power plants under the Atomic Energy Act. It defines key terms including current licensing basis, integrated plant assessment, and time-limited aging analyses. The rule specifies that license renewal applies to both safety-related and nonsafety-related systems, structures, and components that must be assessed for aging management to maintain acceptable safety levels during extended operation beyond the initial 40-year license term.
Medical Use of Byproduct Material
10 CFR Part 35 establishes regulatory requirements for the medical use of byproduct material, including radiation safety standards for workers, the general public, patients, and human research subjects. The regulation defines authorized roles (authorized users, radiation safety officers, authorized medical physicists, and authorized nuclear pharmacists) and licensing provisions issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Agreement States.
Implementation of the Equal Access to Justice Act in Agency Proceedings
10 CFR Part 12 implements the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) for Nuclear Regulatory Commission proceedings, establishing procedures for awarding attorney fees and expenses to prevailing parties in covered adversary adjudications. Eligible applicants include individuals (net worth ≤$2M), small business owners (≤$7M net worth, ≤500 employees), tax-exempt organizations, and cooperative associations. Awards are available unless the Commission's position was substantially justified or special circumstances apply.
Fitness for Duty Programs
10 CFR Part 26 establishes fitness-for-duty program requirements for nuclear power reactor licensees, special nuclear material handlers, construction permit holders, and contractors. FFD programs must ensure personnel reliability through implementation before receipt of fuel assemblies or start of construction, with scope varying by licensee category and authorization type.
Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance from the Commission
10 CFR Part 4 establishes nondiscrimination requirements for programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The regulation implements Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (protecting against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, and sex), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (protecting individuals with disabilities), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (protecting against age-based discrimination) across all NRC-funded programs, with specific exemptions for insurance contracts, procurement contracts, and general employment practices.
Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to or Control over Special Nuclear Material
10 CFR Part 11 establishes criteria and procedures for determining eligibility of individuals to receive special nuclear material access authorization. It applies to NRC licensees' employees, contractors, and consultants requiring access to or control over formula quantities of special nuclear material. The regulation defines two authorization levels (NRC-R and NRC-U) based on background investigation tiers and implements a personnel security program to safeguard special nuclear material and prevent sabotage.
Debt Collection Procedures
10 CFR Part 15 establishes NRC procedures for collecting debts owed to the US Government, including methods for interest assessment, claim compromise, administrative offset, wage garnishment, and referral of delinquent accounts to Treasury and DOJ. The regulation defines key debt collection terms and specifies procedures for civil penalties, employee erroneous payments, and other special debt categories.
Salary Offset Procedures for Collecting Debts Owed by Federal Employees to the Federal Government
This NRC regulation establishes administrative procedures for collecting debts owed by federal employees to the federal government through salary offset without employee consent. The procedures apply to NRC employees owing debts to other agencies and employees of other agencies owing debts to the NRC, but exclude debts under tax, tariff, or other specific statutes. Employees retain rights to request waivers, compromise settlements, or challenge debt validity.
Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements
10 CFR Part 13 establishes administrative procedures for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to impose civil penalties and assessments against persons who submit false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims or statements. The regulation implements the Administrative False Claims Act of 2023, defines key terms including claims, defendants, and procedural concepts, and specifies hearing and appeal rights for defendants.
Notices, Instructions and Reports to Workers: Inspection and Investigations
10 CFR Part 19 establishes requirements for NRC licensees and regulated entities to provide notices, instructions, and reports to workers in nuclear-licensed activities. It defines worker rights and responsibilities during NRC inspections and investigations, including rules for compelled interviews under subpoena, and applies to all persons involved in NRC-licensed nuclear material, production/utilization facilities, and spent fuel storage installations.
Standards for Protection Against Radiation
10 CFR Part 20 establishes federal standards for protection against ionizing radiation from NRC-licensed activities. It sets dose limits for individuals exposed to byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials, defines key radiation protection terms (absorbed dose, airborne radioactivity, ALARA), and applies to licensees under parts 30–72 of the CFR. Medical exposures and background radiation are excluded.