# 10 C.F.R. § 61.3 (2026): License required

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## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 61.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** License required
- **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 61: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 61.3: § 61.3   License required.

## Text

(a) No person may receive, possess, and dispose of radioactive waste containing source, special nuclear, or byproduct material at a land disposal facility unless authorized by a license issued by the Commission pursuant to this part, or unless exemption has been granted by the Commission under § 61.6 of this part.
(b) Each person shall file an application with the Commission and obtain a license as provided in this part before commencing construction of a land disposal facility. Failure to comply with this requirement may be grounds for denial of a license.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 61.1 (2026) § 61.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P61_S61_1.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 61.2 (2026) § 61.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P61_S61_2.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 61.3 (2026) § 61.3   License required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P61_S61_3.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 61.4 (2026) § 61.4   Communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P61_S61_4.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 61.5 (2026) § 61.5   Interpretations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P61_S61_5.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 61.6 (2026) § 61.6   Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P61_S61_6.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 61.7 (2026) § 61.7   Concepts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P61_S61_7.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 61.8 (2026) § 61.8   Information collection requirements: OMB approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P61_S61_8.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 61.9 (2026) § 61.9   Employee protection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P61_S61_9.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 61.9a (2026) § 61.9a   Completeness and accuracy of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P61_S61_9a.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 61.9b (2026) § 61.9b   Deliberate misconduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P61_S61_9b.md)

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