10 CFR 830, 830.1 – Scope

Question 1

What is the scope of 10 CFR 830?

Answer 1

This part governs the conduct of DOE contractors, DOE personnel, and other persons conducting activities (including providing items and services) that affect, or may affect, the safety of DOE nuclear facilities.

Question 2

What are the exclusions to 10 CFR 830?

Answer 2

(1) Activities that are regulated through a license by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or a State under an Agreement with the NRC, including activities certified by the NRC under section 1701 of the Atomic Energy Act (Act);
(2) Activities conducted under the authority of the Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion, pursuant to Executive Order 12344, as set forth in Public Law 106 65;
(3) Transportation activities which are regulated by the Department of Transportation;
(4) Activities conducted under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, as amended, and any facility identified under section 202(5) of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended; and
(4) Activities related to the launch approval and actual launch of nuclear energy systems into space.