Code of Federal Regulations — Title 10 (Energy)
Nom court : 10 CFR
Title 10 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations — Energy. Covers the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy (and smaller boards), sourced from eCFR.
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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.
Control of Traffic at Nevada Test Site
This regulation establishes traffic control procedures for the Department of Energy's Nevada Test Site in Nye County, Nevada. It applies to all persons using site streets and authorizes the Nevada Site Office Manager to promulgate specific traffic regulations covering enforcement, traffic signs, speed limits, turning movements, stopping and yielding, pedestrian rights, parking, emergency vehicle privileges, and miscellaneous driving rules.
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.
Protection of Human Subjects
10 CFR Part 745 establishes the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, applying to all federally-conducted, supported, or regulated research involving human subjects. Department heads determine coverage and may grant waivers consistent with Belmont Report principles. The policy permits equivalent foreign procedures and does not supersede state, local, tribal, or foreign laws providing additional protections.
Consent for Access to Information on Department of Energy Computers
This regulation establishes minimum requirements for individuals accessing Department of Energy computers, mandating written consent acknowledging no expectation of privacy and permitting authorized investigative agency access during employment and for three years thereafter. DOE contractors must obtain and maintain written acknowledgments from employees and subcontractor employees before granting computer access.
Occupational Radiation Protection
10 CFR Part 835 establishes occupational radiation protection standards and limits for DOE activities to protect workers from ionizing radiation. The regulation defines scope, exclusions (NRC-licensed activities, naval reactors, medical uses, foreign territory operations), and requires compliance with occupational dose limits. Key concepts include accountable sealed sources, airborne radioactivity, and ALARA principles for minimizing radiation exposure.
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.
Intergovernmental Review of Department of Energy Programs and Activities
This regulation implements Executive Order 12372 to establish an intergovernmental review process for Department of Energy federal financial assistance and direct federal development programs. It requires DOE to consult with state and local governments, accommodate their concerns, and coordinate reviews across jurisdictions, while fostering federalism through reliance on state review processes.
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.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
10 CFR Part 1004 establishes Department of Energy procedures for implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), defining how DOE offices process public records requests, categorize requesters, calculate direct costs for copying and searching, and handle appeals. FERC is excluded from these regulations.
Air Transportation of Plutonium
10 CFR Part 871 authorizes the DOE Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs to permit air transportation of plutonium under national security and public health exemptions. Air shipments are allowed for atomic weapons development, international defense cooperation, and emergency response when air transport is necessary due to security concerns, safety considerations, item preservation, or to prevent harm to national security. All authorizations must be recorded and reported to NNSA within 24 hours.
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.
Definition of Nonrecourse Project-Financed
This regulation defines 'nonrecourse project-financed' under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 for identifying new independent power production facilities. Nonrecourse project-financed means debt is secured by facility assets and revenues (including electric output sales), with electric utilities having no repayment obligation. Limited guarantees and cost overrun commitments do not disqualify a facility provided the borrower's primary repayment obligation derives from facility revenues. Fully equity-financed projects also qualify.
Contractor Legal Management Requirements
10 CFR Part 719 establishes legal management requirements for Department of Energy contractors. Contractors must develop a Legal Management Plan documenting their use of outside counsel, selection criteria for law firms, and engagement terms. The regulation governs payment and reimbursement of legal costs, including litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and related professional services for covered DOE contracts.
Patent Waiver Regulation
10 CFR Part 784 establishes the Department of Energy's procedures for waiving U.S. government patent rights in inventions developed under DOE contracts, grants, and agreements. The Secretary may waive rights when determined to serve the public interest, with objectives including rapid dissemination of energy R&D benefits, commercial utilization of inventions, private sector participation in DOE programs, and promotion of competition to prevent market concentration.
Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities
10 CFR Part 810 regulates U.S. persons' participation in foreign atomic energy activities involving special nuclear material. It identifies generally authorized activities, those requiring Secretary authorization (including uranium/thorium conversion, plutonium processing, fuel fabrication, isotope separation, reactor development, and reprocessing), and establishes reporting requirements and civil penalties for violations. Excludes exports already authorized by other agencies and publicly available information.
Worker Safety and Health Program
10 CFR Part 851 establishes mandatory worker safety and health program requirements for contractors at Department of Energy sites. The rule requires safe and healthful workplaces, procedures for investigating violations, and appropriate remedies. It excludes work regulated by OSHA, naval nuclear propulsion operations, radiological hazards covered by other CFR parts, and transportation to/from DOE sites.
Power and Transmission Rates
10 CFR Part 903 establishes procedures for public participation in power and transmission rate adjustments by four federal Power Marketing Administrations (Alaska, Southeastern, Southwestern, and Western Area). The regulations define rate development processes, public consultation requirements, Secretary interim approval, and FERC submission, distinguishing minor adjustments (under 1% revenue change or systems with low capacity/sales) from major adjustments requiring full public participation.
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.
General Policy for Pricing and Charging for Materials and Services Sold by DOE
10 CFR Part 1009 establishes DOE's pricing policy for materials and services sold to non-federal entities. Prices are generally set at full cost (direct plus allocable costs), with exceptions allowing commercial rates or lower prices for byproduct materials. The regulation defines cost accounting terms and applies to all DOE elements except FERC.
Domestic Uranium Program
10 CFR Part 760 establishes regulations for leasing DOE-controlled public lands to qualified US citizens, associations, and domestic corporations for uranium exploration and mining. Leases are awarded through competitive bidding to the highest acceptable bidder, with public announcements, specified bid requirements including deposits, eligibility criteria, and detailed lease terms governing mineral extraction activities.
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.
Office of Hearings and Appeals Procedural Regulations
10 CFR Part 1003 establishes procedural regulations for the Department of Energy's Office of Hearings and Appeals, defining processes for informal adjudications and relief requests regarding DOE actions. The regulation provides standard rules of practice for proceedings under the Office's jurisdiction, including adjustment requests, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, and definitions of key procedural terms.
Trespassing on Department of Energy Property
This regulation prohibits unauthorized entry onto Department of Energy facilities and properties, and bars the carrying or introduction of weapons, explosives, or dangerous materials onto such premises. Violations of trespass or unauthorized introduction of dangerous items are punishable by fines up to $5,000 for basic infractions, or up to $100,000 and one year imprisonment for violations involving enclosed structures. DOE must post notices at facility entrances and perimeters.
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.
Energy Planning and Management Program
The Energy Planning and Management Program (EPAMP) under 10 CFR Part 905 establishes requirements for Western Area Power Administration customers to support energy policy objectives through integrated resource planning, demand-side management, energy efficiency investments, renewable energy development, and mandatory reporting on energy efficiency and renewable energy activities.
Claims for Patent and Copyright Infringement
10 CFR Part 782 establishes procedures for the Department of Energy to investigate, settle, and dispose of patent and copyright infringement claims. Claimants must submit written claims with allegations of infringement, compensation requests, patent/copyright citations, identification of allegedly infringing items or processes, and supporting documentation. The General Counsel is authorized to investigate and administratively resolve claims before litigation.
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.
Implementing Voluntary Agreements Under the Defense Production Act
This regulation implements section 708 of the Defense Production Act, allowing the Secretary of Energy to approve voluntary agreements with domestic nuclear energy companies to develop preparedness programs and expand productive capacity for national defense. Agreements require written Secretary approval and Attorney General clearance, expire after 5 years unless renewed, and void any conflicting provisions.
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.
Loans for Bid or Proposal Preparation by Minority Business Enterprises Seeking DOE Contracts and Assistance
This regulation establishes DOE policies and procedures for awarding loans to minority business enterprises to help defray costs of preparing bids and proposals for DOE contracts, subcontracts, and related research and development activities. The Office of Minority Economic Impact administers the program under authority of the DOE Organization Act, with funding subject to congressional appropriations.
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.
Licenses and Radiation Safety Requirements for Irradiators
10 CFR Part 36 establishes licensing and radiation safety requirements for panoramic and underwater irradiators using sealed radioactive sources for gamma irradiation, with dose rates exceeding 5 grays per hour at 1 meter. The regulations exempt self-contained dry-source-storage irradiators, medical, radiography, gauging, and agricultural applications. Licensees must comply with additional federal, state, and local regulations on facility siting, zoning, and building codes.
Advisory Committees
This regulation establishes NRC policies and procedures for establishing, utilizing, and terminating advisory committees. Committees must comply with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and serve only in an advisory capacity. The NRC establishes committees only when required by law, essential to NRC business, or when information is unavailable elsewhere. Committees must be balanced and kept to minimum necessary size, and must be terminated when objectives are met, subject matter becomes obsolete, functions transfer elsewhere, or costs become excessive. Non-statutory committees terminate within two years unless renewed. Meetings are open to the public unless justified closure occurs.
Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants
10 CFR Part 52 establishes the NRC regulatory framework for issuing licenses, certifications, and approvals for nuclear power plants, including early site permits, standard design certifications, combined licenses, and manufacturing licenses. The regulation defines key terms, outlines applicability to all persons involved in licensed nuclear facility activities, and specifies compliance requirements under 10 CFR Chapter I.
Certification of Gaseous Diffusion Plants
10 CFR Part 76 establishes operational and certification requirements for uranium enrichment gaseous diffusion plants at Portsmouth (Ohio) and Paducah (Kentucky) operated by USEC. The regulations protect public health and safety from radiological hazards and ensure common defense security through administrative controls, compliance plans, and NRC certification processes. The regulations expire January 8, 2027, unless extended by up to five years.
DOE Contractor Employee Protection Program
10 CFR Part 708 establishes procedures for DOE contractor employees to file complaints alleging retaliation for disclosing information about dangers to public or worker health and safety, substantial law violations, or gross mismanagement; for participating in Congressional proceedings; or for refusing dangerous activities. The rule defines key terms, establishes complaint processing mechanisms, and outlines dispute resolution procedures administered by DOE's Office of Employee Concerns and Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Counterintelligence Evaluation Program
10 CFR Part 709 establishes the Department of Energy's Counterintelligence Evaluation Program, defining procedures for counterintelligence evaluations of DOE employees and contractor employees. The rule sets guidelines for polygraph examinations to assess eligibility for access to classified information and special nuclear material, while protecting individual rights through defined adverse personnel action standards and counterintelligence evaluation processes.
Specific Domestic Licenses of Broad Scope for Byproduct Material
10 CFR Part 33 establishes requirements for issuing specific domestic licenses of broad scope for byproduct material. It defines three license types (A, B, C) with varying possession limits for radioactive materials, specifies application procedures using NRC Form 313, and incorporates related regulatory requirements from 10 CFR Parts 30 and 37. OMB approval control numbers are provided for information collection requirements.
Physical Protection of Category 1 and Category 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material
10 CFR Part 37 mandates physical protection programs for licensees possessing Category 1 or Category 2 quantities of radioactive material. Requirements include access controls to prevent theft or diversion, trustworthiness determinations for individual access, security zones, material transfer procedures, and transport safeguards. Rules apply to possession, use, transfer, and domestic transport of regulated radioactive materials.
Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Material
10 CFR Part 71 establishes NRC requirements for packaging, preparation, and transportation of radioactive licensed material. It applies to licensees who deliver radioactive material to carriers, transport it outside authorized sites, or use public highways. The regulation mandates NRC approval of packaging designs and shipping procedures for fissile material and licensed material exceeding Type A quantities, and requires compliance with operating controls, quality assurance standards, and DOT regulations.
Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material
10 CFR Part 110 establishes NRC licensing and enforcement procedures for U.S. export and import of nuclear equipment and material under the Atomic Energy Act. The regulations exempt munitions-list items (State Department jurisdiction), depleted uranium commodities and nuclear referral list items (Commerce Department), and certain imports like deuterium and nuclear graphite. Transit shipments require DOT/IAEA compliance but not NRC licenses.
Transfer of Real Property at Defense Nuclear Facilities for Economic Development
10 CFR Part 770 establishes procedures for the Department of Energy to transfer real property at closed or downsized defense nuclear facilities through sale or lease to support economic development. The rule includes indemnification procedures for claims arising from releases of hazardous substances or contaminants resulting from DOE activities, subject to NEPA review and fund availability.
Coordination of Federal Authorizations for Electric Transmission Facilities
The Coordinated Interagency Transmission Authorizations and Permits Program (CITAP) streamlines federal permitting for electric transmission facilities by coordinating multi-agency authorizations and establishing binding deadlines. The rule creates an Integrated Interagency Pre-Application Process enabling DOE to prepare a unified environmental review document under NEPA and coordinate compliance with endangered species protections and historic preservation requirements while promoting early stakeholder engagement.
Administrative False Claims and Procedures
This regulation implements the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, establishing administrative procedures for the Department of Energy to impose civil penalties and assessments against persons who submit false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims or statements. It defines key terms such as claims, statements, and benefits, and specifies the roles of Administrative Law Judges and investigating officials in the enforcement process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Allegations of Research Misconduct
10 CFR Part 733 establishes Department of Energy policy for handling allegations of research misconduct in federally funded research. Research misconduct is defined as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, excluding honest error. DOE Elements must consult with the Office of the Inspector General upon receiving allegations and implement misconduct requirements in contracts and financial assistance agreements.
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.
Patent Compensation Board Regulations
10 CFR Part 780 establishes procedures for the Patent Compensation Board under the Department of Energy to handle atomic energy patent proceedings. The Board determines reasonable royalty fees, grants awards, declares patents affected with public interest, issues patent licenses, and awards compensation under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and Invention Secrecy Act. The regulations define the Board's jurisdiction, filing procedures, document service requirements, and application processes.
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.
Waiver of Patent Rights
The Department of Energy waives its patent rights under the Atomic Energy Act for inventions and discoveries resulting from DOE-supplied source materials, special nuclear materials, heavy water, radioactive and stable isotopes, and irradiation services provided by national laboratories (Oak Ridge, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, Argonne, and Brookhaven), except where DOE or contractor personnel perform the irradiation work or specific written agreements apply.
Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for Classified Information Security Violations
This regulation establishes procedural rules for assessing civil penalties against DOE contractors and subcontractors who violate classified information security requirements, including safeguarding of Restricted Data and national security information. Civil penalties may reach $187,668 per violation. The rules apply to entities with DOE contracts entered after October 5, 1999, but exclude individual employees and cap total penalties to annual DOE fees for certain entities.
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.
Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program
10 CFR Part 850 establishes a Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program for DOE offices, contractors, and workers at DOE facilities with beryllium exposure. The rule defines key terms including action levels, authorized persons, beryllium workers, and emergency conditions, and specifies worker protection provisions for airborne beryllium concentrations. It supplements the worker safety program under 10 CFR Part 851 and applies to all DOE activities involving beryllium exposure, except articles and certain laboratory operations.
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.
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.
Yucca Mountain Site Suitability Guidelines
10 CFR Part 963 establishes DOE methods and criteria for determining whether the Yucca Mountain site is suitable as a geologic repository for nuclear waste. The regulation defines key terms including applicable radiation protection standards for preclosure and postclosure periods, barriers to prevent radionuclide movement, engineered barrier systems, and design requirements for isolating waste from the accessible environment.
Official Seal and Distinguishing Flag
This regulation prescribes the official seal and distinguishing flag of the Department of Energy, detailing their design, custody, and authorized uses. The seal features a green shield with a gold lightning bolt and symbolic energy technology representations (sun, atom, oil derrick, windmill, dynamo) beneath an eagle crest on a blue field. The Secretary or designees may affix replicas, reproductions, and embossing seals to documents, certifications, and materials for authorized purposes including display in DOE facilities, official awards, and audiovisual media.
Records Maintained on Individuals (Privacy Act)
10 CFR Part 1008 implements the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Department of Energy, establishing procedures for maintaining and handling records about individuals across all DOE divisions, FERC personnel records maintained by DOE, and DOE contractors. The regulation defines key terms and lists DOE locations subject to these privacy requirements.
Conduct of Employees and Former Employees
10 CFR Part 1010 establishes ethical conduct standards for Department of Energy employees and former employees. It requires DOE employees to comply with executive branch ethical conduct, financial disclosure, and employee responsibility regulations; mandates reporting of fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption to the Inspector General; and sets procedures for former executive branch employees to communicate scientific or technological information to DOE under post-employment conflict-of-interest exemptions.
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.
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.