# 10 CFR § 708.1: Scope and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 708.1
- **Heading:** Scope and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 10—Energy > CHAPTER III—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > PART 708—DOE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PROTECTION PROGRAM > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

This part provides procedures for processing complaints by employees of DOE contractors alleging retaliation by their employers for disclosure of information concerning danger to public or worker health or safety, substantial violations of law, or gross mismanagement; for participation in Congressional proceedings; or for refusal to participate in dangerous activities.

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 708.1 § 708.1 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.1.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.2 § 708.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.2.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.3 § 708.3 Complaints covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.3.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.4 § 708.4 Complaints not covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.4.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.5 § 708.5 Protected conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.5.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.6 § 708.6 Reasonable fear of serious injury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.6.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.7 § 708.7 Filing a complaint based on retaliation for refusal to participate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.7.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.8 § 708.8 Application to pending cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.8.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.9 § 708.9 How to file complaints or other documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.9.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.11 § 708.11 Filing a complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.11.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.12 § 708.12 No expectation of confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.12.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.13 § 708.13 Requirements for the form and content of a complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.13.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.14 § 708.14 Exhaustion of grievance-arbitration procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.14.md)
- [10 CFR § 708.15 § 708.15 Time to file a complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-708.15.md)

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