10 CFR 960.3-4 - Environmental impacts.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 10 - Energy last revised: Feb 02, 2026

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§ 960.3-4 - Environmental impacts.

Environmental impacts shall be considered by the DOE throughout the site characterization, site selection, and repository development process. The DOE shall mitigate significant adverse environmental impacts, to the extent practicable, during site characterization and repository construction, operation, closure, and decommissioning.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 2011

source: 49 FR 47752, Dec. 6, 1984, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 10 CFR 960.3-4