10 CFR 63.15

§ 63.15 Site characterization.

United States · 10 CFR — Energy · Status: effective

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Citation: 10 CFR 63.15, § 63.15 Site characterization, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/38046
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(a) DOE shall conduct a program of site characterization with respect to the Yucca Mountain site before it submits an application for a license to be issued under this part. (b) DOE shall conduct the investigations to obtain the required information in a manner that limits adverse effects on the long-term performance of the geologic repository at Yucca Mountain to the extent practical.

Legislative history

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