# 10 C.F.R. § 1708.116 (2026): Procedure after safety investigations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_116

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 1708.116 (2026)
- **Heading:** Procedure after safety investigations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter XVII: DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD / Part 1708: PROCEDURES FOR SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS / § 1708.116: § 1708.116   Procedure after safety investigations.

## Text

(a) If a formal safety investigation results in a finding that an event or practice has adversely affected, or may adversely affect, public health and safety, the Board may take any appropriate action authorized to it under its enabling statute, including, but not limited to, making a formal recommendation to the Secretary of Energy, convening a hearing, or establishing a reporting requirement.
(b) If a safety investigation yields information relating to violations of federal criminal law involving government officers and employees, the Board shall expeditiously refer the matter to the Department of Justice for disposition.
(c) If in the course of a safety investigation, a safety issue or concern is found to be outside the Board's jurisdiction, that safety issue or concern shall be referred to the appropriate entity with jurisdiction for disposition.
(d) Statements made in connection with testimony provided to the Board in an investigation are subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.100 (2026) § 1708.100   Authority to conduct safety investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_100.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.101 (2026) § 1708.101   Scope and purpose of safety investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_101.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.102 (2026) § 1708.102   Types of safety investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_102.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.103 (2026) § 1708.103   Request to conduct safety investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_103.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.104 (2026) § 1708.104   Confidentiality of safety investigations and privileged safety information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_104.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.105 (2026) § 1708.105   Promise of confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_105.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.106 (2026) § 1708.106   Limitation on participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_106.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.107 (2026) § 1708.107   Powers of persons conducting formal safety investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_107.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.108 (2026) § 1708.108   Cooperation: Ready access to facilities, personnel, and information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_108.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.109 (2026) § 1708.109   Rights of witnesses in safety investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_109.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.110 (2026) § 1708.110   Multiple interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_110.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.111 (2026) § 1708.111   Sequestration of witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_111.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.112 (2026) § 1708.112   Appearance and practice before the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_112.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1708.113 (2026) § 1708.113   Right to submit statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1708_S1708_113.md)

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