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Privacy Act of 1974

10 CFR Part 1304 establishes Privacy Act procedures for the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, enabling individuals to request access to, review, and seek correction of personal records. The regulation defines key terms, designates a Privacy Act Officer, and sets forth procedures for submitting privacy requests in person, by mail, internet, or telephone, along with identification requirements and copying fees.

Federal Employee Salary Offset Procedures for the Collection of a Debt Owed to the Federal Government

This regulation establishes procedures for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board to collect debts owed by federal employees through administrative salary offset without employee consent. It defines key terms, specifies exemptions for tax and tariff debts, and allows employees to request waivers or challenge debt validity.

Limited Arrest Authority and Use of Force by Protective Force Officers of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

10 CFR Part 1049 establishes Department of Energy security policies governing arrest authority and use of force by DOE and contractor protective force officers at Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities. Officers may arrest individuals for federal felonies committed in their presence or when reasonable grounds exist to believe a felony has occurred, and must announce their authority and inform suspects of charges before taking custody, except where such announcements would be unsafe or useless.

Rules Implementing the Government in the Sunshine Act

This regulation implements the Government in the Sunshine Act for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, requiring meetings of three or more members to be open to public observation unless closed under specific statutory exemptions. It defines what constitutes a meeting, establishes procedures for open and closed sessions, and assigns the General Counsel responsibility to monitor briefings and discussions to ensure compliance with transparency requirements.

National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures

The Department of Energy establishes implementing procedures for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), defining key terms related to hazardous substances, contaminants, and pollutants under CERCLA. The regulation authorizes categorical exclusions for departmental actions that do not normally have significant environmental effects, requiring documented determinations to be posted publicly within two weeks unless classified or confidential business information requires protection.

Privacy Act

This regulation implements the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, establishing procedures for individuals to request and access their own records. It specifies written and in-person request methods with identification requirements, sets response timelines of 5 working days for acknowledgment and 15 for information provision, and exempts litigation-related materials from disclosure.

Public Information and Requests

10 CFR Part 1703 implements the Freedom of Information Act for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB). It defines agency records, establishes FOIA request procedures, requires maintenance of an electronic reading room with regulations, policies, recommendations, hearing transcripts, Board orders and correspondence, and designates a FOIA Officer to administer record access and disclosure.

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.

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.

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.

Declaration of Party State Eligibility for Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact

This regulation establishes procedural requirements and eligibility conditions for states seeking to become party states to the Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact. States must submit petitions addressing specified conditions, which are evaluated through an adjudicatory proceeding with public comment opportunity. The Commission may accept, reject, or conditionally accept petitions, with approved states becoming party states upon legislative enactment, removal of statutory impediments, and payment of required fees.

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.

Testimony by DNFSB Employees and Production of Official Records in Legal Proceedings

10 CFR Part 1707 establishes procedures governing testimony by Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) employees and production of official records in legal proceedings where the US or DNFSB is not a named party. The regulation aims to promote operational efficiency, maintain DNFSB impartiality, protect sensitive information and deliberative processes, and preserve sovereign immunity. It excludes testimony on matters unrelated to official duties, former employee testimony on non-involved matters, FOIA/Privacy Act requests, and Congressional demands.

Procedures for Safety Investigations

10 CFR Part 1708 establishes procedures for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board to conduct safety investigations at Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities. The Board may initiate preliminary inquiries or formal investigations into events or practices affecting public health and safety, determine compliance with safety standards, and recommend changes to standards and implementation requirements.

Safeguarding of Restricted Data by Access Permittees

10 CFR Part 1016 establishes requirements for safeguarding Secret and Confidential Restricted Data by access permittees under DOE oversight. The regulation defines four access authorization levels (Q, Q(X), L, L(X)) based on background investigation requirements and specifies which classifications and data types individuals may access based on need-to-know and national security considerations. Top Secret information is excluded from this regulation.

Payment of Travel Expenses of Persons Who Are Not Government Employees

10 CFR Part 1060 establishes Department of Energy policies authorizing payment of travel expenses for non-government employees in specific circumstances: invited conferees on DOE matters, prospective senior-level or shortage-position applicants, subpoenaed witnesses, travel attendants for disabled individuals, or when a principal official determines payment serves government interests. All approvals must be documented in advance, with certain officials prohibited from delegating this authority.

Debt Collection Procedures

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board adopts federal debt collection procedures from 31 CFR parts 900-904 to govern administrative collection, offset, compromise, and suspension or termination of collection activities for debts or civil claims owed to the U.S. government.

Trespassing on Strategic Petroleum Reserve Facilities and Other Property

This regulation prohibits unauthorized entry into U.S. Department of Energy Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities and related property, and bars the unauthorized introduction of weapons, explosives, or dangerous materials into such facilities. Violations are misdemeanors subject to maximum fines and imprisonment up to one year. The regulation requires conspicuous posting of prohibition notices at facility entrances and perimeters.

Nuclear Classification and Declassification

10 CFR Part 1045 establishes procedures for classification and declassification of nuclear security information under the Atomic Energy Act, including Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, and Transclassified Foreign Nuclear Information. It defines DOE and agency responsibilities for identifying and classifying nuclear information, outlines criteria for declassification, and describes government-wide procedures for handling FOIA and mandatory declassification review requests involving nuclear security materials.

Limited Arrest Authority and Use of Force by Protective Force Officers

10 CFR Part 1047 establishes Department of Energy policy governing arrest authority and use of force by protective force officers protecting nuclear weapons, special nuclear material, classified matter, and nuclear facilities. Officers may exercise limited warrant-less arrest authority only when performing official duties in enforcing specific federal felonies and misdemeanors involving U.S. government property in DOE custody, including sabotage, explosives violations, civil disorder, and destruction of government property.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.