# 10 CFR § 61.3: License required

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 61.3
- **Heading:** License required
- **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 61—LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) No person may receive, possess, and dispose of radioactive waste containing source, special nuclear, or byproduct material at a land disposal facility unless authorized by a license issued by the Commission pursuant to this part, or unless exemption has been granted by the Commission under § 61.6 of this part.
(b) Each person shall file an application with the Commission and obtain a license as provided in this part before commencing construction of a land disposal facility. Failure to comply with this requirement may be grounds for denial of a license.

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 61.1 § 61.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.1.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.2 § 61.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.2.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.3 § 61.3 License required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.3.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.4 § 61.4 Communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.4.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.5 § 61.5 Interpretations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.5.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.6 § 61.6 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.6.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.7 § 61.7 Concepts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.7.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.8 § 61.8 Information collection requirements: OMB approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.8.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.9 § 61.9 Employee protection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.9.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.9a § 61.9a Completeness and accuracy of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.9a.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.9b § 61.9b Deliberate misconduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.9b.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.10 § 61.10 Content of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.10.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.11 § 61.11 General information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.11.md)
- [10 CFR § 61.12 § 61.12 Specific technical information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.12.md)

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