10 CFR 13.40

§ 13.40 Stays ordered by the Department of Justice.

United States · 10 CFR — Energy · Status: effective

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Citation: 10 CFR 13.40, § 13.40 Stays ordered by the Department of Justice, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/36370
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If at any time the Attorney General or an Assistant Attorney General designated by the Attorney General transmits to the authority head a written finding that continuation of the administrative process described in this part with respect to a claim or statement may adversely affect any pending or potential criminal or civil action related to such claim or statement, the authority head shall stay the process immediately. The authority head may order the process resumed only upon receipt of the written authorization of the Attorney General.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.