# 10 CFR § 710.4: Policy

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 710.4
- **Heading:** Policy
- **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 710—PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTER AND SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL OR ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD A SENSITIVE POSITION > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) It is the policy of DOE to provide for the security of its programs in a manner consistent with traditional American concepts of justice and fairness. To this end, the Secretary has established procedures that will afford those individuals described in § 710.2 the opportunity for administrative review of questions concerning their eligibility for access authorization or eligibility to hold a sensitive position.
(b) It is also the policy of DOE that none of the procedures established for determining eligibility for access authorization or eligibility to hold a sensitive position shall be used for an improper purpose, including any attempt to coerce, restrain, threaten, intimidate, or retaliate against individuals for exercising their rights under any statute, regulation or DOE directive. Any DOE officer or employee violating, or causing the violation of this policy, shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
[89 FR 59595, July 23, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 710.1 § 710.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.1.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.2 § 710.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.2.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.4 § 710.4 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.4.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.5 § 710.5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.5.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.6 § 710.6 Cooperation by the individual.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.6.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.7 § 710.7 Application of the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.7.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.8 § 710.8 Action on derogatory information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.8.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.9 § 710.9 Suspension of access authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.9.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.20 § 710.20 Purpose of administrative review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.20.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.21 § 710.21 Notice to the individual.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.21.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.22 § 710.22 Initial decision process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.22.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.23 § 710.23 Extensions of time by the manager.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.23.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.24 § 710.24 Appointment of DOE Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.24.md)
- [10 CFR § 710.25 § 710.25 Appointment of Administrative Judge; prehearing conference; commencement of hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.25.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-710.4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.