10 CFR 820.72 - Referral to the Attorney General.

Regulations last checked for updates: Dec 19, 2025

Title 10 - Energy last revised: Dec 09, 2025

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§ 820.72 - Referral to the Attorney General.

If there is reason to believe a criminal violation of the Act or the DOE Nuclear Safety Requirements has occurred, DOE may refer the matter to the Attorney General of the United States for investigation or prosecution.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 2201; 2282(a); 7191; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 50 U.S.C. 2410.

source: 58 FR 43692, Aug. 17, 1993, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 10 CFR 820.72