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Rules of General Applicability to Domestic Licensing of Byproduct Material

Facility Security Clearance and Safeguarding of National Security Information and Restricted Data

Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance from the Commission

Operators' Licenses

Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Wastes in Geologic Repositories

Physical Protection of Category 1 and Category 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material

Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities

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.

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.

Criteria and Procedures for Emergency Access to Non-Federal and Regional Low-Level Waste Disposal Facilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Administrative Claims Under Federal Tort Claims Act

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

Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material

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.

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.

Reactor Site Criteria

Access Authorization

Domestic Licensing of Source Material

Advisory Committees

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.

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.

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.

Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Material

Standard Specifications for the Granting of Patent Licenses

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.

Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Restricted Data or National Security Information or an Employment Clearance

Physical Protection of Plants and Materials

Administrative Claims Under Federal Tort Claims Act

Certification of Gaseous Diffusion Plants

Licenses and Radiation Safety Requirements for Irradiators

Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Commercial Nuclear Plants

Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material

Specific Domestic Licenses to Manufacture or Transfer Certain Items Containing Byproduct Material

Implementation of the Equal Access to Justice Act in Agency Proceedings

Notices, Instructions and Reports to Workers: Inspection and Investigations

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.

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.