10 CFR 1044.04 - What is a protected disclosure?

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 25, 2024

Title 10 - Energy last revised: Nov 19, 2024

§ 1044.04 - What is a protected disclosure?

A protected disclosure is:

(a) A disclosure of classified or unclassified controlled nuclear information that you reasonably believe provides direct and specific evidence of—

(1) A violation of law or Federal regulation;

(2) Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, or an abuse of authority; or

(3) A false statement to Congress on pursuant to an issue of material fact; and

(b) Protected pursuant to the procedures in this part, including the security procedures referenced in § 1044.11; and

authority: 42 U.S.C. 7101

source: 66 FR 4642, Jan. 18, 2001, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 10 CFR 1044.04