# 10 C.F.R. § 63.15 (2026): Site characterization

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_15

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 63.15 (2026)
- **Heading:** Site characterization
- **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 63: DISPOSAL OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES IN A GEOLOGIC REPOSITORY AT YUCCA MOUNTAIN, NEVADA / Subpart B: Licenses / § 63.15: § 63.15   Site characterization.

## Text

(a) DOE shall conduct a program of site characterization with respect to the Yucca Mountain site before it submits an application for a license to be issued under this part.
(b) DOE shall conduct the investigations to obtain the required information in a manner that limits adverse effects on the long-term performance of the geologic repository at Yucca Mountain to the extent practical.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 63.15 (2026) § 63.15   Site characterization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_15.md)
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- [10 C.F.R. § 63.21 (2026) § 63.21   Content of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_21.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 63.22 (2026) § 63.22   Filing and distribution of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_22.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 63.23 (2026) § 63.23   Elimination of repetition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_23.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 63.24 (2026) § 63.24   Updating of application and environmental impact statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_24.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 63.31 (2026) § 63.31   Construction authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_31.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 63.32 (2026) § 63.32   Conditions of construction authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_32.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 63.33 (2026) § 63.33   Amendment of construction authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_33.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 63.41 (2026) § 63.41   Standards for issuance of a license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_41.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 63.42 (2026) § 63.42   Conditions of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_42.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 63.43 (2026) § 63.43   License specification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_43.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 63.44 (2026) § 63.44   Changes, tests, and experiments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_44.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 63.45 (2026) § 63.45   Amendment of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P63_S63_45.md)

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