# 10 CFR § 55.3: License requirements

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 55.3
- **Heading:** License requirements
- **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 55—OPERATORS' LICENSES > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

A person must be authorized by a license issued by the Commission to perform the function of an operator or a senior operator as defined in this part.

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 55.1 § 55.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.1.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.2 § 55.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.2.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.3 § 55.3 License requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.3.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.4 § 55.4 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.4.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.5 § 55.5 Communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.5.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.6 § 55.6 Interpretations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.6.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.7 § 55.7 Additional requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.7.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.8 § 55.8 Information collection requirements: OMB approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.8.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.9 § 55.9 Completeness and accuracy of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.9.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.11 § 55.11 Specific exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.11.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.13 § 55.13 General exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.13.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.21 § 55.21 Medical examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.21.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.23 § 55.23 Certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.23.md)
- [10 CFR § 55.25 § 55.25 Incapacitation because of disability or illness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-55.25.md)

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