(a) If an investigation pursuant to § 4.43 indicates a failure to comply with this subpart, the responsible NRC official will so inform the recipient and the matter will be resolved by voluntary means whenever possible. If it has been determined that the matter cannot be resolved by voluntary means, action will be taken as provided for in §§ 4.46 through 4.49.
(b) If an investigation does not warrant action pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section, the responsible NRC official will so inform the recipient and the complainant, if any, in writing.
authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 161, 223, 234, 274 (
42 U.S.C. 2201,
2273,
2282,
2021; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 401 (
42 U.S.C. 5841,
5891;
29 U.S.C. 794;
42 U.S.C. 12101
source: 29 FR 19277, Dec. 31, 1964, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 10 CFR 4.44