# 10 CFR § 72.5: Interpretations

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 72.5
- **Heading:** Interpretations
- **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 72—LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INDEPENDENT STORAGE OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL, HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE, AND REACTOR-RELATED GREATER THAN CLASS C WASTE > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

Except as specifically authorized by the Commission in writing, no interpretation of the meaning of the regulations in this part by an officer or employee of the Commission, other than a written interpretation by the General Counsel, will be recognized to be binding upon the Commission. This section shall cease to have effect on January 8, 2027, unless the NRC determines that the cessation deadline should be extended to a date not more than 5 years in the future after offering the public an opportunity to provide input on the costs and benefits of this section and considering that input. The NRC will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing its determination and revising or removing this section accordingly.
[53 FR 31658, Aug. 19, 1988, as amended at 90 FR 55632, Dec. 3, 2025]

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 72.1 § 72.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.1.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.2 § 72.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.2.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.3 § 72.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.3.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.4 § 72.4 Communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.4.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.5 § 72.5 Interpretations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.5.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.6 § 72.6 License required; types of licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.6.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.7 § 72.7 Specific exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.7.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.8 § 72.8 Denial of licensing by Agreement States.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.8.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.9 § 72.9 Information collection requirements: OMB approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.9.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.10 § 72.10 Employee protection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.10.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.11 § 72.11 Completeness and accuracy of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.11.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.12 § 72.12 Deliberate misconduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.12.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.13 § 72.13 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.13.md)
- [10 CFR § 72.16 § 72.16 Filing of application for specific license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-72.16.md)

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