# 10 CFR § 73.3: Interpretations

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 73.3
- **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 73—PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF PLANTS AND MATERIALS > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

Except as specifically authorized by the Commission in writing, no interpretations of the meaning of the regulations in this part by any officer or employee of the Commission other than a written interpretation by the General Counsel will be recognized as 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.
[38 FR 35430, Dec. 28, 1973, as amended at 90 FR 55632, Dec. 3, 2025]

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 73.1 § 73.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.1.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.2 § 73.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.2.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.3 § 73.3 Interpretations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.3.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.4 § 73.4 Communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.4.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.5 § 73.5 Specific exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.5.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.6 § 73.6 Exemptions for certain quantities and kinds of special nuclear material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.6.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.8 § 73.8 Information collection requirements: OMB approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.8.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.15 § 73.15 Authorization for use of enhanced weapons and preemption of firearms laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.15.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.17 § 73.17 Firearms background checks for armed security personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.17.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.20 § 73.20 General performance objective and requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.20.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.21 § 73.21 Protection of Safeguards Information: Performance requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.21.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.22 § 73.22 Protection of Safeguards Information: Specific requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.22.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.23 § 73.23 Protection of Safeguards Information—Modified Handling: Specific requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.23.md)
- [10 CFR § 73.24 § 73.24 Prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-73.24.md)

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