Administrative Procedure Act (APA) Overview
This webpage from the National Archives explains the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)—a foundational federal law enacted in 1946 that governs how federal agencies operate. It is often described as the “rulebook” for federal agencies, setting the procedures they must follow when creating regulations, issuing permits, or making decisions that affect the public. The page serves […]
eCFR – Title 10 Chapter I (NRC)
This webpage is part of the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) and displays Title 10, Chapter I, which contains the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) regulations. Title 10 is the main body of federal rules governing nuclear energy, radioactive materials, and nuclear waste in the United States. Chapter I includes Parts 1–199, which cover everything […]
Fifth Circuit Opinions
This webpage is the official opinions database for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the federal appellate court that hears cases from Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. It provides public access to the court’s written decisions (“opinions”), including both published (precedential) and unpublished rulings, dating back to 1992. Court opinions are the formal, […]
42 U.S.C. Chapter 108 – Nuclear Waste Policy Act (Cornell Law School LII)
This section of the U.S. Code – Title 42, Chapter 108 is the federal law known as the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA). It is the United States’ primary statute governing the federal government’s management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. The law lays out a nationwide system for handling nuclear […]
NRC Regulations – 10 CFR Part 71
10 C.F.R. Part 71 is a binding federal regulation issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). It governs the packaging and transportation of radioactive materials, including spent nuclear fuel, across the United States. It is part of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which contains the core federal rules for nuclear energy and […]
NRC Regulations – 10 CFR Part 72 (storage)
10 C.F.R. Part 72 is a binding federal regulation issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). It governs the licensing and operation of facilities that store spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, including both on-site storage at nuclear plants and off-site or centralized storage installations. This regulation is part of Title 10 of […]
U.S. DOJ Office of the Solicitor General (Case Briefs Portal)
Access official U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Solicitor General case briefs and Supreme Court filings in one centralized portal. Explore authoritative legal documents, appellate briefs, and key federal case resources.
NRC v. Texas (No. 23-1300) Supreme Court Docket
Access the NRC v. Texas, No. 23-1300 Supreme Court Docket resource for official case filings, legal briefs, and court proceedings. Explore key documents related to nuclear regulatory authority and interim storage litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court.