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 from the NRC’s organization to detailed rules governing the licensing, operating, transporting, and storing of nuclear materials and waste.
What it does legally:
This document represents binding federal law. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official compilation of rules issued by federal agencies under authority granted by Congress.
- The rules in Chapter I are legally enforceable requirements for all NRC-licensed entities, including utilities, private companies, and contractors.
- It establishes the NRC’s authority to license nuclear facilities, regulate radioactive materials, and enforce safety standards.
- It includes specific regulations for radiation protection (Part 20), reactor licensing (Part 50), waste disposal (Parts 60–63), transportation (Part 71), and spent nuclear fuel storage (Part 72).
- Violating these rules can lead to penalties, license revocation, or enforcement actions.
