# 10 CFR § 13.20: Disclosure of documents

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-13.20

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 13.20
- **Heading:** Disclosure of documents
- **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 13—ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES FOR FALSE CLAIMS AND STATEMENTS

## Text

(a) Upon written request to the reviewing official, the defendant may review any relevant and material documents, transcripts, records, and other materials that relate to the allegations set out in the complaint and upon which the findings and conclusions of the investigating official under § 13.4(b) are based, unless such documents are subject to a privilege under Federal law. Upon payment of fees for duplication, the defendant may obtain copies of such documents.
(b) Upon written request to the reviewing official, the defendant also may obtain a copy of all exculpatory information in the possession of the reviewing official or investigating official relating to the allegations in the complaint, even if it is contained in a document that would otherwise be privileged. If the document would otherwise be privileged, only that portion containing exculpatory information must be disclosed.
(c) The notice sent to the Attorney General from the reviewing official as described in § 13.5 is not discoverable under any circumstances.
(d) The defendant may file a motion to compel disclosure of the documents subject to the provisions of this section. Such a motion may only be filed with the ALJ following the filing of an answer pursuant to § 13.9.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-13.20. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.