# 10 C.F.R. § 171.7 (2026): Interpretations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 171.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Interpretations
- **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 171: ANNUAL FEES FOR REACTOR LICENSES AND FUEL CYCLE LICENSES AND MATERIALS LICENSES, INCLUDING HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE, REGISTRATIONS, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM APPROVALS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LICENSED BY THE NRC / § 171.7: § 171.7   Interpretations.

## Text

Except as specifically authorized by the Commission in writing, no interpretation of the regulations in this part by an officer or employee of the Commission, other than a written interpretation by the General Counsel, will be recognized as binding on the Commission. This section shall cease to have effect on January 8, 2027, unless the NRC determines that the cessation deadline should be extended to a date not more than 5 years in the future after offering the public an opportunity to provide input on the costs and benefits of this section and considering that input. The NRC will publish a document in the
Federal Register
announcing its determination and revising or removing this section accordingly.
[51 FR 33230, Sept. 18, 1986, as amended at 90 FR 55634, Dec. 3, 2025]

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 171.1 (2026) § 171.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_1.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.3 (2026) § 171.3   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_3.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.5 (2026) § 171.5   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_5.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.7 (2026) § 171.7   Interpretations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_7.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.8 (2026) § 171.8   Information collection requirements: OMB approval](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_8.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.9 (2026) § 171.9   Communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_9.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.11 (2026) § 171.11   Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_11.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.13 (2026) § 171.13   Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_13.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.15 (2026) § 171.15   Annual fees: Non-power production or utilization licenses, reactor licenses, and independent spent fuel storage licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_15.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.16 (2026) § 171.16   Annual fees: Materials licensees, holders of certificates of compliance, holders of sealed source and device registrations, holders of quality assurance program approvals, and government agencies licensed by the NRC.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_16.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.17 (2026) § 171.17   Proration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_17.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.19 (2026) § 171.19   Payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_19.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.23 (2026) § 171.23   Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_23.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 171.25 (2026) § 171.25   Collection, interest, penalties, and administrative costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P171_S171_25.md)

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