10 CFR 9.1 – Scope and purpose
(a) Subpart A implements the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, concerning the availability to the public of Nuclear Regulatory Commission records for inspection and copying.
Terms Used In 10 CFR 9.1
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Freedom of Information Act: A federal law that mandates that all the records created and kept by federal agencies in the executive branch of government must be open for public inspection and copying. The only exceptions are those records that fall into one of nine exempted categories listed in the statute. Source: OCC
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(b) Subpart B implements the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, concerning disclosure and availability of certain Nuclear Regulatory Commission records maintained on individuals.
(c) Subpart C implements the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552b, concerning the opening of Commission meetings to public observation.
(d) Subpart D describes procedures governing the production of agency records, information, or testimony in response to subpoenas or demands of courts or other judicial or quasi-judicial authorities in State and Federal proceedings.
(e) Subpart E implements the provisions of the Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017, Public Law 115-59, concerning the use of Social Security account numbers in documents sent by mail.