# 10 C.F.R. § 13.5 (2026): Review by the reviewing official

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## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 13.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Review by the reviewing official
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter I: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION / Part 13: ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES FOR FALSE CLAIMS AND STATEMENTS / § 13.5: § 13.5   Review by the reviewing official.

## Text

(a) If, based on the report of the investigating official under § 13.4(b), the reviewing official determines that there is adequate evidence to believe that a person is liable under § 13.3 of this part, the reviewing official shall transmit to the Attorney General a written notice of the reviewing official's intention to issue a complaint under § 13.7.
(b) Such notice shall include—
(1) A statement of the reviewing official's reasons for issuing a complaint;
(2) A statement specifying the evidence that supports the allegations of liability;
(3) A description of the claims or statements upon which the allegations of liability are based;
(4) An estimate of the amount of money or the value of property, services, or other benefits requested or demanded in violation of § 13.3 of this part;
(5) A statement of any exculpatory or mitigating circumstances that may relate to the claims or statements known by the reviewing official or the investigating official; and
(6) A statement that there is a reasonable prospect of collecting an appropriate amount of penalties and assessments.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 13.1 (2026) § 13.1   Basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_1.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.2 (2026) § 13.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_2.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.3 (2026) § 13.3   Basis for civil penalties and assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_3.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.4 (2026) § 13.4   Investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_4.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.5 (2026) § 13.5   Review by the reviewing official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_5.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.6 (2026) § 13.6   Prerequisites for issuing a complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_6.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.7 (2026) § 13.7   Complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_7.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.8 (2026) § 13.8   Service of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_8.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.9 (2026) § 13.9   Answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_9.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.10 (2026) § 13.10   Default upon failure to file an answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_10.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.11 (2026) § 13.11   Referral of complaint and answer to the ALJ.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_11.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.12 (2026) § 13.12   Notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_12.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.13 (2026) § 13.13   Parties to the hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_13.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.14 (2026) § 13.14   Separation of functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_14.md)

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