# 10 CFR § 800.001: Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.001

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 800.001
- **Heading:** 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 800—LOANS FOR BID OR PROPOSAL PREPARATION BY MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SEEKING DOE CONTRACTS AND ASSISTANCE > Subpart A—General

## Text

The purpose of this regulation is to set forth policies and procedures for the award and administration of loans to minority business enterprises. The loans are to assist such enterprises in participating fully in research, development, demonstration and contract activities of the Department of Energy. The loans are to defray a percentage of the cost of obtaining DOE contracts and other agreements, including procurements, cooperative agreements, grants, loans and loan guarantees; of obtaining subcontracts with DOE operating contractors; and of obtaining contracts with first-tier subcontractors of DOE operating contractors in furtherance of the research, development, demonstration or other contract activities of DOE. Issuance of loans under this regulation is limited to the extent funds are provided in advance in appropriation acts. This regulation implements the authority for such loans in section 211(e) of the Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act, Public Law 95-619, title VI, section 641, November 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3284 (42 U.S.C.A. 7141).
[48 FR 17574, Apr. 25, 1983]

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 800.001 § 800.001 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.001.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.002 § 800.002 Program management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.002.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.003 § 800.003 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.003.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.004 § 800.004 Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.004.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.100 § 800.100 Solicitation of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.100.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.101 § 800.101 Application requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.101.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.102 § 800.102 Review by Application Evaluation Panel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.102.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.103 § 800.103 Review by Application Approving Official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.103.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.200 § 800.200 Maximum loan; allowable costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.200.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.201 § 800.201 Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.201.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.202 § 800.202 Loan terms and conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.202.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.203 § 800.203 Loan limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.203.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.204 § 800.204 Deviations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.204.md)
- [10 CFR § 800.300 § 800.300 Loan servicing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-800.300.md)

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