# 10 C.F.R. § 20.1006 (2026): Interpretations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P20_S20_1006

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 20.1006 (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 20: STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST RADIATION / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 20.1006: § 20.1006   Interpretations.

## Text

Except as specifically authorized by the Commission in writing, no interpretation of the meaning 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 to be binding upon 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.
[56 FR 23391, May 21, 1991, as amended at 90 FR 55628, Dec. 3, 2025]

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 20.1001 (2026) § 20.1001   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P20_S20_1001.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 20.1002 (2026) § 20.1002   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P20_S20_1002.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 20.1003 (2026) § 20.1003   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P20_S20_1003.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 20.1004 (2026) § 20.1004   Units of radiation dose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P20_S20_1004.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 20.1005 (2026) § 20.1005   Units of radioactivity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P20_S20_1005.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 20.1006 (2026) § 20.1006   Interpretations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P20_S20_1006.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 20.1007 (2026) § 20.1007   Communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P20_S20_1007.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 20.1008 (2026) § 20.1008   Implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P20_S20_1008.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 20.1009 (2026) § 20.1009   Information collection requirements: OMB approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P20_S20_1009.md)

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