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Administrative Claims Under Federal Tort Claims Act

10 CFR Part 1014 establishes procedures for filing administrative claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act against the Department of Energy for personal injury, property damage, or death caused by negligent or wrongful acts of DOE employees. Claims must be submitted using Standard Form 95 to the appropriate DOE office, may be amended before final action, and may be filed by the injured party, property owner, estate representative, or authorized agent.

Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information

10 CFR Part 1017 implements the Atomic Energy Act's section 148 to identify and protect Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI)—unclassified information concerning nuclear facilities, materials, and weapons. It establishes minimum physical protection standards for UCNI documents, defines who may access such information, specifies review procedures for designation, and creates enforcement mechanisms for unauthorized dissemination penalties. The regulation applies to all persons authorized or seeking access to UCNI.

Foreign Gifts and Decorations

10 CFR Part 1050 implements the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act for Department of Energy and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission employees. It establishes policies and procedures for accepting, using, and disposing of gifts and decorations from foreign governments, defines key terms including employee, foreign government, gift, and decoration, and outlines compliance responsibilities and authorities for managing such gifts.

Public Information and Requests

10 CFR Part 1303 establishes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) procedures for the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, including policies for public access to Board records, document inspection and copying procedures, designation of a FOIA Officer, and a public reading area in Arlington, Virginia. Records available for disclosure include Board rules, reports, meeting transcripts, and correspondence with Congress and DOE.

Access Authorization

10 CFR Part 25 establishes procedures for granting, reinstating, extending, transferring, and terminating access authorizations for NRC licensees, certificate holders, contractors, and other personnel requiring access to classified information related to nuclear licenses, certificates, or NRC-regulated activities. Access authorization is an administrative determination of security clearance eligibility based on investigations conducted by designated security agencies.

General Domestic Licenses for Byproduct Material

10 CFR Part 31 establishes general licenses for commercial, industrial, research, educational, medical, and government entities to possess and use radioactive byproduct material in detection, measurement, gauging, and control devices, as well as light and ionized atmosphere-producing devices. General licensees must maintain manufacturer labeling, conduct leakage testing at six-month intervals, comply with 10 CFR Part 30 and related provisions, and follow all safety precautions.

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.

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 to eliminate sex-based discrimination in education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. It defines key terms including educational institutions, federal financial assistance, applicants, and administratively separate units, and establishes compliance requirements for schools and universities accepting federal funding.

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.

Human Reliability Program

10 CFR Part 712 establishes the Human Reliability Program for DOE and NNSA to ensure individuals with access to nuclear materials, explosives, and facilities meet high standards of reliability and suitability. The program applies continuous evaluation to DOE/NNSA employees and contractors in designated positions, assessing conditions affecting judgment including substance abuse, mental/physical disorders, and security concerns.

Compliance with Floodplain and Wetland Environmental Review Requirements

10 CFR Part 1022 establishes DOE procedures for complying with Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 on floodplain management and wetland protection. It requires DOE to evaluate proposed actions in floodplains or wetlands, incorporate flood risk reduction and wetland preservation into planning and decision-making, ensure structures meet FEMA flood insurance standards, and provide public notice and opportunity for review of projects affecting these sensitive areas.

Permits for Access to Restricted Data

10 CFR Part 725 establishes procedures for issuing Access Permits that authorize qualified persons to access Restricted Data related to civil uses of atomic energy, including data on atomic weapons design, special nuclear material production, and nuclear energy applications. The regulation defines permit terms, conditions, available information categories, and DOE's Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security authority to issue, amend, renew, suspend, or revoke permits.

DOE Patent Licensing Regulations

DOE patent licensing regulations establish procedures for granting nonexclusive, exclusive, or partially exclusive licenses to inventions from DOE-supported research and development. The Secretary of Energy determines license grants based on U.S. national interests. The regulations define appeal rights for denied applicants, terminated licensees, and third-party objectors, with appeals filed to the Deputy General Counsel within 30 days of agency action.

General Regulations for the Charges for the Sale of Power from the Boulder Canyon Project

The Western Area Power Administration establishes general regulations for computing charges for electricity sales from the Boulder Canyon Project (Hoover Dam), effective June 1, 1987. The regulations define methodology for pricing capacity and energy sales under authority of the Boulder Canyon Project Act of 1928, the Adjustment Act of 1940, and the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984, superseding prior regulations and defining key billing and contractual terms.

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.

Collection of Claims Owed the United States

This regulation establishes Department of Energy procedures for collecting claims and debts owed to the United States, implementing federal debt collection standards from 31 CFR parts 900-904. It defines debt and delinquency, prescribes standards for administrative collection and compromise activities, and authorizes DOE to pursue remedies including administrative offset, wage garnishment, and litigation referral to the Department of Justice under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.

Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and Thorium Processing Sites

10 CFR Part 765 establishes federal reimbursement procedures for remedial action costs at active uranium and thorium processing sites licensed under the NRC or Agreement States. Licensees may claim reimbursement for decontamination, decommissioning, reclamation, and other remedial costs attributable to byproduct material from US sales, subject to individual site caps of $6.25 per ton and aggregate caps of $350 million for uranium and $365 million for thorium sites, both adjusted for inflation.

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.

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.

Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by the Department of Energy

10 CFR Part 1041 implements Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, requiring the Department of Energy to prohibit discrimination based on disability in all its programs and activities. The regulation defines key terms such as handicapped person, auxiliary aids, and major life activities, and establishes procedures for filing complaints and ensuring equal opportunity and access for persons with disabilities.

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.

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs

This regulation adopts the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act procedures for Department of Energy programs, incorporating standards from 49 CFR Part 24 to govern relocation assistance and property acquisition in federal and federally assisted initiatives.

Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities

This regulation implements Title VI and related civil rights statutes to prohibit discrimination by the Department of Energy in federally assisted programs. It covers all forms of federal financial assistance administered by DOE and protects against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in participation, benefits, and employment, with exclusions for insurance contracts and certain procurement contracts.

Security Requirements for Protected Disclosures Under Section 3164 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000

This regulation establishes security procedures for Department of Energy employees and contractors to make protected whistleblower disclosures involving classified or unclassified controlled nuclear information related to defense activities. It protects disclosures of legal violations, gross mismanagement, waste, abuse of authority, or false statements to Congress, provided they follow specified security protocols and are made only to authorized recipients, with protections against employer retaliation.

Medical, Physical Readiness, Training, and Access Authorization Standards for Protective Force Personnel

10 CFR Part 1046 establishes medical, physical readiness, training, and access authorization standards for contractor protective force personnel providing security at Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration facilities. The regulation applies uniformly to DOE and NNSA contractor employees and applicants, requiring medical examinations, physical performance standards, and training certifications. Exemptions are permitted only on a case-by-case basis with documented assurance that safety, security, and national defense are not endangered.

Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interests

10 CFR Part 1706 establishes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's procedures for identifying, avoiding, and mitigating organizational and consultant conflicts of interest (OCI) in contractor and offeror relationships. The Board will generally not award contracts to parties with OCIs and may terminate existing contracts if conflicts are discovered, though waivers are possible in exceptional circumstances with appropriate mitigation measures.

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Federal Energy Management and Planning Programs

This regulation establishes federal energy management and planning programs requiring federal agencies to reduce energy consumption in federal buildings by at least 10% per gross square foot by 1995 compared to 1985 baseline. It sets methodology for life cycle cost analyses of building energy systems, water systems, and conservation measures; promotes energy savings performance contracts for private investment in facility retrofits; and requires efficiency considerations in federal building leases.

Appropriate Technology Small Grants Program

10 CFR Part 470 establishes the Appropriate Technology Small Grants Program under the Energy Research and Development Administration Appropriation Authorization Act of 1977. The regulation defines program terms and eligible entities, including small businesses, local governments, state agencies, tribal organizations, and nonprofit institutions. The program provides financial support through grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to advance appropriate technology development.

Procedures for Acquisition of Petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

This regulation establishes procedures for the Department of Energy to acquire petroleum products for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, including purchase, exchange, and deferral mechanisms. It defines key terms such as backwardation, contango, deferral, and exchange, and outlines the roles of contracting officers and relevant DOE offices in managing SPR petroleum acquisitions under federal acquisition regulations.

General Allocation and Price Rules

10 CFR Part 210 establishes recordkeeping requirements for firms subject to DOE allocation and price rules. Records must be maintained for transactions and expenses prior to specified dates, with ongoing obligations for firms involved in DOE litigation, those making restitutionary payments under orders, and firms undergoing audits. Record retention periods vary by firm category and may be extended or terminated by DOE notification.

Collection of Foreign Oil Supply Agreement Information

This regulation requires persons with equity interests or contractual rights to extract crude oil from foreign countries to report detailed information about their supply agreements to the Department of Energy, including parties, production volumes, pricing terms, payment obligations, and contract terms. Reports must be submitted within 60 days of forms issuance, 14 days of agreement execution, or upon material changes, with joint operators able to designate a single participant to report on behalf of the operation.

Administrative Procedures with Respect to the Import and Export of Natural Gas

Establishes administrative procedures and rules for obtaining Department of Energy authorizations to import or export natural gas under the Natural Gas Act. Defines key terms including "natural gas," "contested proceedings," "interested persons," and procedural roles for decisional employees and the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy. Implements delegated authority from the DOE Act to regulate natural gas trade.

Annual Fees for Reactor Licenses and Fuel Cycle Licenses and Materials Licenses, Including Holders of Certificates of Compliance, Registrations, and Quality Assurance Program Approvals and Government Agencies Licensed by the NRC

This regulation establishes annual fee requirements for persons holding nuclear reactor licenses, fuel cycle licenses, materials licenses, Certificates of Compliance, sealed source and device registrations, and quality assurance program approvals issued by the NRC. Fees apply to operating test reactors, research reactors, power reactors, and combined license holders after power ascension testing completion, as well as materials licensees and government agencies. The regulation defines key terms including budget authority and bundled units for small modular reactors, with bundled units up to 4,500 MWt assessed as single units.

International Voluntary Agreements

This regulation establishes standards and procedures for persons in the petroleum industry (producers, transporters, refiners, distributors, and storage operators) to develop voluntary agreements implementing the International Energy Program's information and allocation provisions during international energy supply emergencies, with meetings chaired by DOE and antitrust exemptions provided under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

Fees for Facilities, Materials, Import and Export Licenses, and Other Regulatory Services Under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as Amended

10 CFR Part 170 establishes fees charged by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for licensing services, inspection services, and special projects under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The regulation applies to applicants and holders of various nuclear licenses and approvals, including byproduct material licenses, source material licenses, special nuclear material licenses, power reactor operating licenses, spent fuel storage facilities, and import/export licenses, as well as fees for reactor operator examinations, inspections, and preapplication reviews.

Production or Disclosure of Material or Information

This regulation establishes procedures for Department of Energy employees and former employees responding to subpoenas or court demands for production of materials or disclosure of information held in DOE files or acquired during official duties. Employees must obtain prior approval from the DOE General Counsel before complying with any such demand, and must immediately notify regional counsel when a demand is received. If response is required before approval is obtained, DOE attorneys may request a stay pending instructions.

Trespassing on Commission Property

10 CFR Part 160 prohibits unauthorized entry and the introduction of weapons, explosives, or dangerous materials onto Nuclear Regulatory Commission facilities, installations, and real property. Violations carry civil penalties up to $1,000, with enhanced penalties up to $5,000 or one year imprisonment for breach of enclosed facilities. The regulations expire January 8, 2027, unless extended by the NRC following public comment.

Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment

10 CFR Part 429 establishes procedures for certification, compliance determination, and enforcement of energy conservation standards for consumer products and commercial/industrial equipment including HVAC systems, boilers, refrigeration equipment, and electric motors. Manufacturers must comply with applicable energy conservation standards from 10 CFR Parts 430 and 431, with certification conducted by independent, nationally recognized programs following ISO/IEC 17025 and NIST standards.

Standby Mandatory International Oil Allocation

This regulation implements U.S. obligations under the International Energy Program (IEP) to enable mandatory international oil allocation during energy supply emergencies. It applies to firms engaged in producing, transporting, refining, distributing or storing oil under U.S. jurisdiction. The rule remains on standby status and activates only when the President determines allocation is necessary to fulfill IEP obligations and notifies Congress; it reverts to standby within 60 days of emergency deactivation.

Security Policies and Practices Relating to Labor-Management Relations

This DOE regulation establishes security policies and practices governing labor-management relations at Department of Energy installations. It sets forth procedures for National Labor Relations Board proceedings at DOE facilities, emphasizing balance between security requirements and traditional labor rights. Key provisions include encouragement of consent elections, maintenance of cleared administrative law judges, counsel clearance procedures, and DOE oversight of contested proceedings to protect classified information while ensuring material evidence is included in unclassified records.

The Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

10 CFR Part 605 establishes policies and procedures for the Department of Energy's Office of Science Financial Assistance Program, governing grants and cooperative agreements for basic and applied research, educational and training activities, and conferences. The program supports multiple scientific areas including basic energy sciences, fusion energy, high energy physics, and university science education, and is available to universities, non-profit organizations, and eligible individuals.

Energy Code for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High Rise Residential Buildings

10 CFR Part 434 establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for design of new Federal commercial and multi-family high-rise residential buildings where design began before January 3, 2007. Based on ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1989, it mandates efficiency requirements for building envelopes, electrical distribution, lighting, HVAC, water heating, and energy management systems, excluding buildings under 100 sq ft or those with minimal conditioning loads.

Epidemiology and Other Health Studies Financial Assistance Program

DOE regulation establishing grant and cooperative agreement procedures for epidemiological and health studies research, education, and communication activities. Covers health effects from DOE operations and energy production, including studies of worker and community health near DOE facilities, toxic substance exposure (including beryllium), and biomarker use for exposure recognition.

Collection of Information

10 CFR Part 207 establishes procedures for the Department of Energy to collect and enforce compliance with energy information reporting requirements under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974. It defines energy information broadly to include fuel reserves, exploration, production, distribution, consumption data, and related corporate and financial information. The regulation outlines violation procedures, notice requirements, and remedial order processes for entities failing to provide or circumventing energy information collection.

Energy Efficiency Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment

This regulation establishes energy efficiency standards and requirements for commercial and industrial equipment including HVAC systems, water heaters, electric motors, refrigeration units, and lighting products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. It defines covered equipment categories and establishes testing methods and efficiency determination procedures for manufacturers to comply with DOE energy conservation standards.

Priority Supply of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products to the Department of Defense Under the Defense Production Act

This regulation establishes procedures under the Defense Production Act for prioritizing the supply of crude oil and petroleum products (including LPG and lubricants) to the Department of Defense to meet national defense needs. It outlines how DOD may request priority ratings from the Economic Regulatory Administration when fuel shortages threaten defense operations, specifying required documentation and applicability to DOD suppliers.