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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Administrative Claims Under Federal Tort Claims Act

10 CFR Part 14 establishes procedural regulations for filing administrative claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act against the United States for property damage, personal injury, or death caused by negligent or wrongful acts of NRC employees. Claims must be filed with the relevant NRC office or the Office of the General Counsel, and the NRC General Counsel is authorized to adjust, determine, compromise, and settle such claims.

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.

Fitness for Duty Programs

10 CFR Part 26 establishes fitness-for-duty program requirements for nuclear power reactor licensees, special nuclear material handlers, construction permit holders, and contractors. FFD programs must ensure personnel reliability through implementation before receipt of fuel assemblies or start of construction, with scope varying by licensee category and authorization type.

Nondiscrimination 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.