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Reporting & disclosure
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Section 237 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act prohibits companies, shippers, and their agents from offering or accepting rebates, concessions, or discriminatory rates for hydrocarbon transmission below published tariffs, and from engaging in false billing, classification, or reporting to circumvent rate requirements. A due diligence defence is available, and prosecution requires prior Commission approval.
Reporting Requirements for Waste Nuclear Substance Licensees, Class II Nuclear Facilities and Users of Prescribed Equipment, Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices
REGDOC-3.1.3 establishes mandatory reporting requirements for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission licensees managing waste nuclear substances, Class II nuclear facilities, and users of prescribed equipment and radiation devices. Licensees must report events, dangerous occurrences and situations within specified timeframes and submit annual compliance reports, following a risk-informed approach aligned with national and international nuclear safety standards.
Order to reconsider
Section 184 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act enables the Governor in Council to order the Commission to reconsider its report recommendations or conditions. Orders are binding and must be published in the Canada Gazette within 15 days. The Commission must submit a reconsideration report confirming, modifying, or replacing recommendations and conditions while addressing all necessary public interest factors. The reconsideration report is final unless another order is issued.
Mandate
The Canadian Energy Regulator's mandate encompasses making transparent decisions and orders on pipelines, power lines, and offshore renewable energy projects; overseeing their construction, operation, and abandonment; setting traffic, tolls, and tariffs; managing oil and gas interests; providing advisory services and dispute resolution; and exercising authority while respecting Indigenous peoples' rights.
Reporting Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants, Version 3
REGDOC-3.1.1 Version 3 consolidates Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission reporting requirements for nuclear power plant licensees. It mandates immediate notifications of safety events, routine periodic reports including cybersecurity documentation, introduces a retraction process for conservatively reported events, and applies graded approaches across reactor lifecycle phases.
Approval of deviations
Pipeline companies must submit detailed plans, profiles, and reference documentation to the Canadian Energy Regulator for approval of deviations from previously approved or constructed pipelines. The Regulator may exempt submission requirements if deviations serve public purposes or benefit the pipeline, provided deviations do not exceed Commission-specified distance limits from the original centerline.
Relocation
The Canadian Energy Regulator may order pipeline companies to relocate pipelines when necessary for safety, environmental protection, public infrastructure projects, or to prevent interference with drainage systems. The regulator determines cost allocation among parties, ensures procedural compliance with prior consultation requirements, and may award reasonable costs to regulatory proceeding participants.
Importer
Persons importing oil or gas into Canada must report prescribed information to the Canadian Energy Regulator for each reporting period in the prescribed form and manner, unless exempted by regulation.
Protection of pipeline from mining operations
Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 338 prohibits mining and mineral prospecting within 40 metres of pipelines and connected infrastructure without authorization from a designated officer. Oil and gas wells under pipelines are exempt if drilled beyond the 40-metre buffer. Applicants must submit detailed plans and profiles; officers may impose conditions to protect safety and security.
General rule
Section 238 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act requires pipeline and commodity transmission companies to disclose liability limitations in filed tariffs, obtain Commission approval, or have regulatory authorization. The Commission determines permissible liability limits and prescribes transmission conditions for hydrocarbons and other commodities.
Construction — facility
Under Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 272, persons constructing international or interprovincial power lines crossing facilities must obtain a CER permit or certificate with facility-related conditions, secure Commission leave, or meet regulatory circumstances. The Commission may impose conditions and grant retroactive leave if work was urgent and prior notice was given.
Notice of decision
The Canadian Energy Regulator must promptly issue written decisions with detailed reasons to all persons who made representations at public hearings regarding pipeline plan, profile, and book of reference approvals or refusals.
Relocation
The Canadian Energy Regulator may order holders of international or interprovincial power line permits or certificates to relocate infrastructure when necessary to facilitate construction or relocation of other facilities. The regulator determines cost allocation between parties, requires mandatory consultation procedures, and may order reimbursement of reasonable costs incurred by persons making submissions.
Matters to be taken into account
The Canadian Energy Regulator must consider all written submissions and public hearing representations when approving pipeline construction plans, routes, and methods. The Regulator may approve sections where no submissions have been filed.
Impact Assessment Act
Section 185 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act transfers certificate application authority for designated projects under the Impact Assessment Act from the Commission to an independent review panel. The panel exercises powers under sections 182-184, coordinates with energy and environment ministers, and must submit reports within Impact Assessment Act timelines.
If pipeline affixed to any real property or immovables
Section 224 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes that pipeline sections affixed to real property, utilities, or navigable waters remain the exclusive property of the pipeline company and do not become part of underlying property without written consent and Regulator notice. Pipeline companies retain rights to create liens, mortgages, charges, and security interests on affixed sections under specified regulatory circumstances.
Election by applicant or holder
Applicants or holders of permits or certificates for international power lines may elect to have provisions of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act apply instead of provincial laws by filing a prescribed election form with the Regulator.
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.
Request of Minister
The Canadian Energy Regulator must provide ministerial advice and conduct requested studies on energy matters, facility safety, security, and oil and gas export pricing. Publication of such advice, studies, or reports requires prior written ministerial consent.
Decision by Governor in Council
Section 186 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act grants the Governor in Council authority to issue binding orders on pipeline certificate applications following CER recommendations. The Governor may approve certificates with conditions, dismiss applications, or refer recommendations for reconsideration. Orders must include written reasons demonstrating consideration of relevant factors and be issued within 90 days (extendable). Orders are final, must be published in the Canada Gazette within 15 days, and the CER must comply within seven days.
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.
Public hearing
Section 202 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act requires the Commission to hold a public hearing when written statements are filed regarding pipeline projects. The Commission must select a convenient hearing location with stated reasons, publish notice locally, notify statement-filers, and permit them and other interested parties to present representations. The Commission may inspect affected lands and may disregard frivolous, withdrawn, or bad-faith statements.
Application
Section 264 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act defines CER jurisdiction over three categories of power lines: international lines with filed elections, unregulated portions of international lines in provinces without designated regulatory agencies, and interprovincial lines subject to regulatory orders.
Impact Assessment Act
The Canadian Energy Regulator must decide applications for designated projects subject to federal impact assessment within seven days of the decision statement being posted online, basing its decision solely on the impact assessment report and disregarding certain procedural requirements.
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.
Annual report
The Canadian Energy Regulator's board must submit an annual report to the Minister within 120 days of each fiscal year end (March 31), detailing the Regulator's activities. The Minister must table the report in Parliament within 15 sitting days of receipt.
Notice to owners
Pipeline companies must serve written notice on all affected landowners and publish notices describing the proposed pipeline route and CER head office location. Landowners have 30 days from service to file written opposition; other persons anticipating adverse effects have 30 days from publication to oppose. The Regulator must publish notices on its website.
Reports and recommendations to Minister
The Canadian Energy Regulator may submit reports to the Minister recommending measures for control, supervision, conservation, use, marketing and development of energy resources, and for ensuring the safety and security of regulated and abandoned energy facilities.
Regulations
The Governor in Council may establish regulations governing offshore renewable energy projects and power lines, addressing safety, security, and environmental protection. Regulations may prohibit introduction of specified substances or forms of energy, establish record management and disclosure requirements, and provide arbitration procedures for disputes.
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.
Application for correction of errors
Under Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 208, pipeline companies must apply to the Regulator for a permit to correct any omissions, misstatements, or errors in registered plans, profiles, or books of reference. Once the Regulator issues a permit and certified copies are deposited with the appropriate land registry office, the documents are deemed corrected and pipeline construction may proceed in accordance with the correction.
Application for judicial review
Section 188 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes the judicial review process for CER orders through the Federal Court of Appeal. Applications for leave must be filed within 15 days of order publication in the Canada Gazette, with possible extensions for special reasons, and courts must dispose of applications summarily.
Regulations
Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 353 empowers the Governor in Council to make regulations governing oil and gas exports, including licence quantities, validity periods (up to 40 years for natural gas, 25 years for oil), inspection requirements, price controls, and exemptions for exports to Chile and Costa Rica.
Definitions
Section 113 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes legal privilege protection for voice and video recordings of operating personnel at regulated energy facilities. Recordings are privileged and non-disclosable except when requested by the Regulator for accident inquiries, by coroners for investigations, or when courts determine public interest in justice outweighs privilege. Recordings cannot be used in disciplinary proceedings against facility operators or employees.
Authority to enter
Section 103 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act authorizes inspection officers to enter non-dwelling facilities without warrant to verify compliance with energy regulations. Officers may examine equipment, access computer systems, conduct tests and sampling, take photographs, remove items for analysis, and direct operational changes. Property owners must provide reasonable assistance and access to documents and information.
Effects of recommendation on navigation
The Canadian Energy Regulator must consider navigation safety impacts as a material factor when recommending pipeline approvals and making regulatory decisions for pipelines crossing navigable waters.
Regulations
Section 333 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act grants the Regulator authority to establish regulations governing land acquisition, leasing, expropriation, and compensation for energy projects. The regulations may address compensation procedures, notice service requirements, acquisition processes, agreement terms, approval criteria, and filing of voluntary landowner agreements.
Continuation of jurisdiction and obligation
Section 189 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act clarifies that procedural delays do not strip the Regulator of jurisdiction over applications or reporting obligations, and all actions taken remain valid. The Governor in Council may also issue orders under section 186(1) even after statutory time limits have expired.
Issuance
Section 262 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act governs certification of international and interprovincial power lines. The Commission may issue certificates if satisfied the power line serves present and future public convenience and necessity, considering environmental effects, safety, Indigenous rights and consultation, health and socioeconomic impacts, and climate commitments. Decisions must be made within 300 days of a complete application, subject to Governor in Council approval within 90 days.
For greater certainty
Issuance of a Canadian Energy Regulator certificate or approval of plans, profiles, and books of reference does not exempt regulated companies from compliance with other provisions of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act.
Plan, profile and book of reference
Energy infrastructure proponents must submit a plan, profile, and book of reference to the Canadian Energy Regulator detailing all land parcels to be acquired or traversed, including parcel identification, dimensions, area, and owner/occupier information. The Regulator may require additional details as necessary.
Application
Section 271 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes CER jurisdiction over international and interprovincial power lines. The CER may issue permits and certificates for power lines crossing borders or within federal authority, including those crossing navigable waters. The CER may also authorize power line relocations to facilitate facility construction or reconstruction.
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.
Regulations — Governor in Council
The Governor in Council and Canadian Energy Regulator are authorized to establish regulations governing electricity export permits and licences, including permit conditions, factors for permit designation and licence issuance decisions, inspection protocols for equipment and records, application information requirements, and measurement standards for electricity exportation.
Prohibition
A person must obtain Canadian Energy Regulator approval of plans, profiles, and books of reference for any international or interprovincial power line section before construction begins, and must deposit certified copies in the relevant land registry offices.
Additional material to be deposited
Pipeline companies must deposit additional materials with the Canadian Energy Regulator beyond standard filings, including plans, specifications, and drawings for pipeline components, as required by the regulator.
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.
Report
The Canadian Energy Regulator must submit quarterly reports to the Minister and Minister of Finance, starting within 90 days of Tribunal establishment and every 90 days thereafter, detailing compensation and costs awarded by the Tribunal and amounts paid under specified subsections.
Tariff to be filed
Energy transportation companies must file all tariffs and amendments with the Canadian Energy Regulator to ensure transparent disclosure of pricing and service terms for pipeline and energy transportation services.
Consent of Yukon first nation or Governor in Council
Under Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 318, energy companies must obtain consent from relevant Yukon First Nations or the Gwich'in Tribal Council before using settlement land or Tetlit Gwich'in Yukon land. If consent is denied, the Governor in Council may authorize use after a public hearing with notice to affected parties. Companies must compensate First Nations for land use or injurious effects from pipeline construction.
Authorized tolls
Section 229 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act prohibits pipeline companies from charging tolls unless authorized by filed and approved tariffs or Commission orders. When companies own the oil, gas, or commodities transported through their pipelines, they must file sales contracts and amendments with the Regulator upon request, which are treated as tariffs for regulatory purposes.
Application
Section 251 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act applies federal regulatory requirements for international power lines to provinces with designated provincial regulatory agencies, unless the province opts out by filing an election under section 259.
Definitions
Section 2 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes statutory definitions for federal energy infrastructure regulation, including abandoned facilities and pipelines, oil and gas exports and imports, ground disturbance thresholds for pipeline protection, and incorporates Indigenous governing bodies and knowledge in energy decision-making processes.
Report
The Canadian Energy Regulator must prepare a report within 450 days on pipeline certificate applications, recommending approval or denial based on public convenience and necessity. The evaluation must consider environmental and cumulative effects, safety, Indigenous interests and rights, market feasibility, economic viability, financial capacity, and alignment with Canada's climate commitments.
Regulations — Governor in Council
Section 372 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act authorizes the Governor in Council to establish regulations governing the export licensing, movement, and inspection of designated oil and gas from Canada. The Regulator may prescribe license application requirements, validity periods, export quantities, inspection standards for related equipment and records, and measurement units for oil and gas transportation.
Regulations respecting accounts, etc.
The Canadian Energy Regulator may establish regulations governing accounting practices and record-keeping for pipeline operators, oil/gas/electricity exporters, and licensed entities. Requirements cover account maintenance methods, depreciation accounting, uniform account systems, and submission of records on capital, revenues, expenses and operational matters. Violations are summary offences unless due diligence is demonstrated.
Order to reconsider
The Canadian Energy Regulator Act grants the Governor in Council authority to order the Commission to reconsider prior decisions, optionally specifying factors and timelines for completion. If reconsideration results in changed recommendations, the Commission must report those changes to the Governor in Council.
Approval
Pipeline companies must obtain a Canadian Energy Regulator certificate before constructing any pipeline section, comply with all certificate conditions, secure Regulator approval of construction plans and specifications, and deposit certified copies in relevant land registries.
Replacement of commissioner during hearing
Procedural rule under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act allowing the Lead Commissioner to designate a replacement commissioner to continue hearings or render decisions if the assigned commissioner becomes unable to act or resigns during proceedings or between hearing conclusion and decision issuance.
Grounds for making order
Section 109 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act authorizes inspection officers to issue orders directing persons to cease contraventions, implement compliance measures, or prevent hazards to safety, security, property, or the environment. Orders may suspend facility operations until remediation is complete, with mandatory written notice and reporting to the Commission.
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.
Effect of election
Section 260 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes that filing an election under section 259 for international power lines prevents new permit issuance, converts pending applications to certificate applications, and revokes existing permits or certificates. Applicants or permit holders who file the election and are acquiring or leasing land become liable for all damages and reasonable costs incurred by landowners from abandonment of such acquisition or lease.
Court of record
The Canadian Energy Regulator is established as a court of record with superior court powers, enabling it to compel witness testimony, demand document production, enforce orders, and inspect property. All proceedings must be handled expeditiously while maintaining procedural fairness and natural justice.
Rules
The Canadian Energy Regulator Tribunal may establish procedural rules governing compensation claims and reconsideration applications, including filing procedures, required information, hearing conduct, evidence formats, and quorum requirements.
Study and report
The Canadian Energy Regulator may issue orders requiring holders of offshore renewable energy projects or offshore power lines to conduct and report on studies addressing safety or environmental protection issues within a specified timeframe.
Commencement of tariff
Under Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 228, pipeline companies filing tariffs must obtain regulatory approval establishing an effective commencement date before charging tolls for transportation services.
Construction — utility
Pipeline companies must obtain a Canadian Energy Regulator certificate or conditional leave before constructing pipelines that cross utilities (highways, telecommunications, transmission lines, sewers, drainage systems). The Commission may grant leave with or without conditions, require documentation, and retroactively approve urgent work if advance notice was provided.
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.
Annual report
The Canadian Energy Regulator must submit an annual report to the Minister within 120 days following each fiscal year ending March 31, detailing its activities under the Act. The Minister must present the report to Parliament within 15 sitting days of receipt. Additional reports may be submitted at the regulator's discretion.
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.
Application for certificate
Pipeline companies applying to the Canadian Energy Regulator for a certificate must submit detailed maps showing the pipeline's general location along with required plans and specifications. Applicants must file copies with provincial attorneys general, and the Regulator must ensure public notice through newspaper publication or other appropriate media.
Limitation
Canadian Energy Regulator Act section 241 requires pipeline companies to obtain Commission approval before abandoning any pipeline. Companies must notify affected landowners and publish notices in local media. Mandatory public hearings apply if written opposition is filed unless withdrawn or deemed frivolous. The Commission may impose conditions on abandonment approvals, and companies remain liable for abandoned pipelines.
Decisions final
Section 70 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes that decisions and orders issued by the Commission, designated officers, and inspection officers are final and conclusive, with no further appeal unless explicitly provided elsewhere in the Act.
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.
Order to reconsider
Section 193 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act grants the Governor in Council authority to order the Commission to reconsider its decisions, with discretion to specify factors for consideration and completion timelines. The Commission must report any resulting changes to its recommendations back to the Governor in Council.
Regulations
The Governor in Council may establish regulations under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act to prescribe permit conditions, specify application information requirements, define considerations for designating international power lines, and establish procedures for filing elections related to energy regulation.
Voluntary reporting
The Canadian Energy Regulator may establish voluntary reporting systems for alleged non-compliance with the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, subject to Governor in Council approval. Regulations may protect reporter identity, making identity-revealing information privileged and inadmissible in legal or disciplinary proceedings. Reports from protected systems cannot be used against the reporter.
Reporting Requirements, Volume I: Non-Power Reactor Class I Facilities and Uranium Mines and Mills, Version 1.1
REGDOC-3.1.2 establishes reporting requirements for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission licensees operating Class I non-power reactor facilities, uranium mines, and mills. Licensees must submit operational compliance reports, significant event notifications, and business activity notifications using a risk-graded approach. This document consolidates and replaces four prior regulatory documents governing uranium refining, fuel fabrication, and processing facility reporting.
Registration of plans, etc.
Land registrars must receive, preserve, and provide public access to plans, profiles, books of reference, and documents required under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act. Registrars must endorse deposits with date/time stamps, provide certified copies at reasonable fees, and certify proper deposit and execution. Certified copies serve as legal evidence of original documents and their submission time.
Replacement of panel member during hearing
Section 48 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes procedures for replacing panel commissioners during hearings. If a commissioner becomes unavailable or resigns during a hearing, the Lead Commissioner may appoint a replacement to continue the hearing and participate in the decision. If unavailability occurs after the hearing concludes but before the decision is finalized, remaining commissioners may proceed unanimously to make the decision without replacement.
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.
Appeal to Federal Court of Appeal
Section 72 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes the procedure for appealing Commission decisions to the Federal Court of Appeal on questions of law or jurisdiction. Applications for leave to appeal must be filed within 30 days of the decision, extendable only in exceptional circumstances, and appeals must be brought within 60 days of leave approval. Impact assessment reports are excluded from appealable decisions, and commissioners cannot be awarded costs in appeals.
Authorization — report
Section 46 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act authorizes the Lead Commissioner to designate commissioners to report on Commission matters and applications. Authorized commissioners possess full investigatory and evidentiary powers for information gathering. Reports may be formally adopted as Commission decisions or handled otherwise as deemed appropriate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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