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Code of Federal Regulations Title 10. Energy § 10.1044.04 What is a protected disclosure?

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A protected disclosure is:

(a) A disclosure of classified or unclassified controlled nuclear information that you reasonably believe provides direct and specific evidence of—

(1) A violation of law or Federal regulation;

(2) Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, or an abuse of authority;  or

(3) A false statement to Congress on pursuant to an issue of material fact;  and

(b) Protected pursuant to the procedures in this part, including the security procedures referenced in § 1044.11;  and

(c) Revealed only to a person or organization described in § 1044.06.

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