# 10 CFR § 61.6: Exemptions

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-61.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 61.6
- **Heading:** Exemptions
- **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

The Commission may, upon application by any interested person, or upon its own initiative, grant any exemption from the requirements of the regulations in this part as it determines is authorized by law, will not endanger life or property or the common defense and security, and is otherwise in the public interest.

## 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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