# 10 C.F.R. § 73.5 (2026): Specific exemptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P73_S73_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 73.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Specific exemptions
- **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 73: PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF PLANTS AND MATERIALS / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 73.5: § 73.5   Specific exemptions.

## Text

The Commission may, upon application of any interested person or upon its own initiative, grant such exemptions from the requirements of the regulations in this part as it determines are authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the common defense and security, and are otherwise in the public interest.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 73.1 (2026) § 73.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P73_S73_1.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 73.2 (2026) § 73.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P73_S73_2.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 73.3 (2026) § 73.3   Interpretations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P73_S73_3.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 73.4 (2026) § 73.4   Communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P73_S73_4.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 73.5 (2026) § 73.5   Specific exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P73_S73_5.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 73.6 (2026) § 73.6   Exemptions for certain quantities and kinds of special nuclear material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P73_S73_6.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 73.8 (2026) § 73.8   Information collection requirements: OMB approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P73_S73_8.md)

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