# 10 CFR § 10.20: Purpose of the procedures

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.20

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 10.20
- **Heading:** Purpose of the procedures
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 10—Energy > CHAPTER I—NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION > PART 10—CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO RESTRICTED DATA OR NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION OR AN EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCE > Subpart C—Procedures

## Text

These procedures establish methods for the conduct of hearings and administrative review of questions concerning an individual's eligibility for an access authorization and/or an employment clearance pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and Executive Orders 10450, 10865, and 12968 when a resolution favorable to the individual cannot be made on the basis of the interview or other investigation.
[64 FR 15642, Apr. 1, 1999]

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 10.1 § 10.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.1.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.2 § 10.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.2.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.4 § 10.4 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.4.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.5 § 10.5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.5.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.10 § 10.10 Application of the criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.10.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.11 § 10.11 Criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.11.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.12 § 10.12 Interview and other investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.12.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.20 § 10.20 Purpose of the procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.20.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.21 § 10.21 Suspension of access authorization and/or employment clearance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.21.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.22 § 10.22 Notice to individual.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.22.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.23 § 10.23 Failure of individual to request a hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.23.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.24 § 10.24 Procedures for hearing and review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.24.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.25 § 10.25 NRC Hearing Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.25.md)
- [10 CFR § 10.26 § 10.26 Appointment of Hearing Examiner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-10.26.md)

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