assumptions, the need for modifications to the design or in construction methods must be determined and these differences, their significance to repository performance, and the recommended changes reported to the Commission. (e) In situ monitoring of the thermomechanical response of the underground facility must be conducted until permanent closure, to ensure that the performance of the geologic and engineering features is within design limits.

those factors remain constant as they are at the time of submission of the license application. (c) DOE must vary factors related to the geology, hydrology, and climate based upon cautious, but reasonable assumptions of the changes in these factors that could affect the Yucca Mountain disposal system during the period of geologic stability, consistent with the requirements for performance assessments specified at

residing in the Town of Amargosa Valley, Nevada, to determine their current diets and living styles and use the mean values of these factors in the assessments conducted for §§63.311 and 63.321; (c) Uses well water with average concentrations of radionuclides based on an annual water demand of 3000 acre-feet; (d) Drinks 2 liters of water

be immersed for 7 days in water at ambient temperature; (2) The volume of water to be used in the test must be sufficient to ensure that at the end of the test period the free volume of the unabsorbed and unreacted water remaining will be at least 10% of the volume of the specimen itself; (3) The water must have an initial pH of 6-8 and a maximum conductivity 10 micromho/cm at 20 °C (68 °F); and

seek to restrain such violation in accordance with sections 334 and 345 of the Act. (c) The Secretary will determine whether the facts of the case warrant the assessment of civil penalties for knowing violations in accordance with sections 333 and 345 of the Act.

Federal Register extending such period to a date certain, but no longer than one year after the date on which the petition was filed. Such notice shall include the reasons for the delay.

research and development under the Act. (b) In responding to a solicitation for a proposal to conduct research and development funded by a grant, cooperative agreement, or contract under the Act, the applicant shall include the information required under §473.10 in the proposal. (c) Information submitted under

The following actions within the model year qualify as acquisitions for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of section 490.302 of this part— (a) The purchase or lease of an Original Equipment Manufacturer light duty vehicle (regardless of the model year of manufacture) that is an alternative fueled vehicle and that was not

a legal Federal holiday, unless otherwise provided by this part or by the terms of an FE order. Documents received after the regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are deemed filed on the next regular business day. (b) When a document is required to be filed with FE within a prescribed time, an extension of time to file may be granted for good cause shown. (c) An order is issued and effective when date stamped by the Office

§600.4. Such applicant or recipient will be notified in writing as to the nature of the additional requirements, the reason why the additional requirements are being imposed, the nature of the corrective action needed, and the time allowed for completing the corrective actions. Reconsideration of the additional requirements may be requested at any time. Any special conditions shall be promptly removed once the conditions that prompted them have been corrected. (b

an award, the continuing responsibilities under an award may be modified or ended in whole or in part with the consent of the contracting officer and the recipient, provided property management requirements are considered and provisions made for the continuing responsibilities of the recipient, as appropriate.

(ii) Affords to United States-owned companies local investment opportunities comparable to those afforded to any other company; and (iii) Affords adequate and effective protection for the intellectual property rights of United States-owned companies.

applicant company and its affiliates in the United States in research, development, and manufacturing (including, for example, the manufacture of major components or subassemblies in the United States); (b) Significant contributions to employment in the United States by the applicant company and its affiliates; and (c) An agreement by the applicant company, with respect to any technology arising from the financial assistance being sought

a copy of its own report that is published or accepted for publication in a recognized scientific or technical journal and that satisfies the information requirements of the program. (c) Recipients are urged to publish results through normal publication channels. (d) The article shall include an acknowledgement that the project was supported, in whole or in part, by a DOE award, and specify the award number, but state that such

provisions. A TIA is either: (a) A type of cooperative agreement with more flexible provisions tailored for involving commercial firms (as distinct from a cooperative agreement subject to all of the requirements in 10 CFR Part 600), but with intellectual property provisions in full compliance with the DOE intellectual property statutes (i.e., Bayh-Dole statute and 42 U.S.C. §§2182 and 5908, as implemented in 10 CFR 600.325); or

published or accepted for publication in a recognized scientific or technical journal and which satisfies the information requirements of the program. (c) Recipients are urged to publish results through normal publication channels in accordance with the applicable provisions of 2 CFR part 200 as amended by 2 CFR part 910. (d) The article shall include an acknowledgment that the project was supported, in whole or in part, by a DOE award

response to submit any additional comments regarding the complaint or the response. The Head of Field Element or EC Director (as applicable) will provide the employer with a copy of those additional comments. (b) If the complainant is part of a bargaining unit represented for purposes of collective bargaining by a labor organization, the Head of Field Element or EC Director (as applicable) will provide the representative a copy of the complaint by the 15th day after

Contractors are required to provide detailed information about third-party claims and litigation to the Department. The Department and its contractors typically share common legal and strategic interests relating to pending or threatened litigation. The common interest between the parties is primarily rooted in the fact that the Department reimburses contractors for allowable costs incurred when litigation is threatened or initiated against contractors. However, other sources of the common

the Secretary in writing, no interpretation of the regulations in this part other than a written interpretation by the DOE General Counsel is binding upon DOE. (b) When advice is requested from the DOE Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control, or a binding, written determination is requested from the DOE General Counsel, a response normally will be made within 30 calendar days and, if this is not feasible, an interim response will explain the reason for the delay

(a) Personnel entry control shall be maintained for each radiological area. (b) The degree of control shall be commensurate with existing and potential radiological hazards within the area. (c) One or more of the following methods shall be used to ensure control: (1) Signs and barricades; (2) Control devices on entrances;

) Prevailing meteorological conditions such that radioactive emissions from repository operation of closure could be preferentially transported toward localities in the vicinity of the repository with higher population densities than are the average for the region. (2) History of extreme weather phenomena—such as hurricanes, tornadoes, severe floods, or severe and frequent winter storms—that could significantly affect repository operation or closure.

2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 352 of this title as this section. 1984—Pub. L. 98–557 substituted "Enlisted members" for "Enlisted men".

1986—Pub. L. 99–348 struck out ", with retired pay of the grade or rating with which retired" after "active service". 1984—Pub. L. 98–557 substituted reference to enlisted member for reference to enlisted man.

The President may award a silver star medal of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Coast Guard, when the Coast Guard is not operating under the Department of the Navy, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant a medal of honor or Coast Guard cross— (1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;

The Commandant is authorized— (1) to establish an office for the purpose of developing, promulgating, and coordinating policies, programs, and activities related to the families of Coast Guard members; (2) to implement and oversee policies, programs, and activities described in paragraph (1) as the Commandant considers necessary; and (3) to perform such

The grades and ratings in the Reserve, including cadets but not grades above rear admiral, are those prescribed by law or regulation for the Coast Guard. A member of the Reserve on active duty or inactive-duty training has the same authority, rights, and privileges in the performance of that duty as a member of the Regular Coast Guard of corresponding grade or rating.

A former officer of the Regular Navy or Coast Guard who applies for a Reserve commission within one year of resigning the officer's Regular commission, and who is appointed in the same grade previously held in the Regular Navy or Coast Guard, shall be given the same date of rank in that grade as that previously assigned to the officer while a member of the Regular Navy or Coast Guard.

These terms and their definitions are for the purposes of this part. Armed Forces. As set forth in 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(4), the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Designated commanding officer (DCO). The

) The criteria for award of NDSEG fellowships shall be: (1) The applicant's academic ability relative to other persons applying in the applicant's proposed field of study. (2) The priority of the applicant's proposed field of study to the Department of Defense.

(b) Persons filing applications with the Secretary of Transportation for proposed projects pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44718, when such applications are received by the Department of Defense from the Secretary of Transportation. (c) A State, Indian tribal, or local official, a landowner, or a developer of a renewable energy development or other energy project