# 10 CFR § 1010.201: Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1010.201

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 1010.201
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 10—Energy > CHAPTER X—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) > PART 1010—CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES AND FORMER EMPLOYEES > Subpart B—Procedures for Exemption of Scientific and Technological Information Communications From Post-Employment Restrictions

## Text

(a) This subpart sets forth criteria for the types of communications on scientific or technological matters permitted under 18 U.S.C. 207(j)(5) by defining the term “scientific or technological information.” This subpart also establishes the procedures for receiving and approving requests from former employees of the executive branch to make such communications to DOE.
(b) This subpart applies to any former employee of the executive branch subject to the post-employment conflict of interest restrictions in 18 U.S.C. 207(a), (c), and (d), who wishes to communicate with DOE under the exemption in 18 U.S.C. 207(j)(5) for the purpose of furnishing scientific or technological information to DOE offices or officials.
(c) This subpart does not apply to a former DOE employee's testimony as an expert in an adversarial proceeding in which the United States is a party or has a direct and substantial interest.

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 1010.101 § 1010.101 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1010.101.md)
- [10 CFR § 1010.102 § 1010.102 Cross-references to employee ethical conduct standards, financial disclosure regulations, and other conduct rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1010.102.md)
- [10 CFR § 1010.103 § 1010.103 Reporting wrongdoing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1010.103.md)
- [10 CFR § 1010.104 § 1010.104 Cooperation with the Inspector General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1010.104.md)
- [10 CFR § 1010.201 § 1010.201 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1010.201.md)
- [10 CFR § 1010.202 § 1010.202 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1010.202.md)
- [10 CFR § 1010.203 § 1010.203 Procedures for review and approval of requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-1010.203.md)

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