# 10 C.F.R. § 708.23 (2026): Time to issue a report of investigation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_23

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 708.23 (2026)
- **Heading:** Time to issue a report of investigation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter III: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY / Part 708: DOE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PROTECTION PROGRAM / Subpart C: Investigation, Hearing, and Decision Process / § 708.23: § 708.23   Time to issue a report of investigation.

## Text

(a) If the complaint is not dismissed prior to the completion of the investigation, the investigator will complete the investigation and issue a report of investigation by the 60th day after the complaint is received by the Office of Hearings and Appeals, unless the OHA Director, for good cause, extends the investigation for no more than 30 days. If a case is referred for dismissal by an investigator, the time to issue the report of investigation stops running on the day of referral and, if the Administrative Judge decides against dismissal, begins to run again on the day after the Administrative Judge's decision issues.
(b) The investigator will provide copies of the report of investigation to the parties. The investigation will not be reopened after the report of investigation is issued.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 708.21 (2026) § 708.21   Referral to the Office of Hearings and Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_21.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.22 (2026) § 708.22   Investigation of complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_22.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.23 (2026) § 708.23   Time to issue a report of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_23.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.24 (2026) § 708.24   Hearings not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_24.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.25 (2026) § 708.25   Appointment of Administrative Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_25.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.26 (2026) § 708.26   Time and location of hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_26.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.27 (2026) § 708.27   The Administrative Judge may not require that the parties participate in alternative dispute resolution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_27.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.28 (2026) § 708.28   Hearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_28.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.29 (2026) § 708.29   Burdens of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_29.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.30 (2026) § 708.30   Timing for issuing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_30.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.31 (2026) § 708.31   Procedure for issuing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_31.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.32 (2026) § 708.32   Appealing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_32.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.33 (2026) § 708.33   Procedure for appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_33.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.34 (2026) § 708.34   Procedure for issuing an appeal decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_34.md)

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