Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 26, 2024

Title 10 - Energy last revised: Nov 19, 2024
§ 110.62 - Order to show cause.

(a) In response to an alleged violation, described in § 110.60, the Commission may institute a proceeding to revoke, suspend, or modify a license by issuing an order to show cause:

(1) Stating the alleged violation and proposed enforcement action; and

(2) Informing the licensee of his right, within 20 days or other specified time, to file a written answer and demand a hearing.

(b) An answer consenting to the proposed enforcement action shall constitute a waiver by the licensee of a hearing and of all rights to seek further Commission or judicial review.

(c) The order to show cause may be omitted and an order issued to revoke, suspend, or modify the license in cases where the Commission determines that the violation is willful or that the public health, safety, or interest so requires.

authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 11, 51, 53, 54, 57, 62, 63, 64, 65, 81, 82, 103, 104, 109, 111, 121, 122, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129, 133, 134, 161, 170H, 181, 182, 183, 184, 186, 187, 189, 223, 234 (42 U.S.C. 2014,2071,2073,2074,2077,2092,2093,2094,2095,2111,2112,2133,2134,2139,2141,2151,2152,2153,2154,2155,2156,2157,2158,2160c,2160d,2201,2210h,2231,2232,2233,2234,2236,2237,2239,2273,2282; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, sec. 201 (42 U.S.C. 5841); Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 552,553; 42 U.S.C. 2139a,2155a; 44 U.S.C. 3504 note
source: 43 FR 21641, May 19, 1978, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 10 CFR 110.62