# 40 CFR § 11.1: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-11.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 11.1
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 11—SECURITY CLASSIFICATION REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 11652

## Text

These regulations establish policy and procedures governing the classification and declassification of national security information. They apply also to information or material designated under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, as “Restricted Data,” or “Formerly Restricted Data” which, additionally, is subject to the provisions of the Act and regulations of the Atomic Energy Commission.

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 8.1 § 8.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-8.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 8.3 § 8.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-8.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 8.4 § 8.4 Preparation of environmental documents, generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-8.4.md)
- [40 CFR § 8.7 § 8.7 Initial environmental evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-8.7.md)
- [40 CFR § 8.8 § 8.8 Comprehensive environmental evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-8.8.md)
- [40 CFR § 8.9 § 8.9 Measures to assess and verify environmental impacts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-8.9.md)
- [40 CFR § 8.12 § 8.12 Coordination of reviews from other Parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-8.12.md)
- [40 CFR § 9.1 § 9.1 OMB approvals under the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-9.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 11.1 § 11.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-11.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 11.2 § 11.2 Background.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-11.2.md)
- [40 CFR § 11.3 § 11.3 Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-11.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 11.4 § 11.4 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-11.4.md)
- [40 CFR § 11.5 § 11.5 Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-11.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 11.6 § 11.6 Access by historical researchers and former Government officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-11.6.md)

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