# 10 CFR § 63.15: Site characterization

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.15

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 63.15
- **Heading:** Site characterization
- **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 63—DISPOSAL OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES IN A GEOLOGIC REPOSITORY AT YUCCA MOUNTAIN, NEVADA > Subpart B—Licenses > Preapplication Review

## Text

(a) DOE shall conduct a program of site characterization with respect to the Yucca Mountain site before it submits an application for a license to be issued under this part.
(b) DOE shall conduct the investigations to obtain the required information in a manner that limits adverse effects on the long-term performance of the geologic repository at Yucca Mountain to the extent practical.

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 63.15 § 63.15 Site characterization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.15.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.16 § 63.16 Review of site characterization activities. 2](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.16.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.21 § 63.21 Content of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.21.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.22 § 63.22 Filing and distribution of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.22.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.23 § 63.23 Elimination of repetition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.23.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.24 § 63.24 Updating of application and environmental impact statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.24.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.31 § 63.31 Construction authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.31.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.32 § 63.32 Conditions of construction authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.32.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.33 § 63.33 Amendment of construction authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.33.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.41 § 63.41 Standards for issuance of a license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.41.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.42 § 63.42 Conditions of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.42.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.43 § 63.43 License specification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.43.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.44 § 63.44 Changes, tests, and experiments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.44.md)
- [10 CFR § 63.45 § 63.45 Amendment of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-63.45.md)

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