10 C.F.R. Subpart J—Rulings
Title 10 - Energy
DOE may issue rulings in accordance with the provisions of this subpart. DOE will publish each ruling in the (a) The General Counsel may issue a ruling whenever: (1) There has been a substantial number of inquiries with regard to similar factual situations or a particular section of the regulations; or (2) It is determined that a ruling will be of assistance to the public in applying the regulations to a specific situation. (a) A ruling may be modified or rescinded by— (1) Publication of the modification or rescission by DOE in the (2) Adoption of a rule that supersedes or modifies a prior ruling. (b) A person shall not be subject to the sanctions or penalties stated in these regulations for actions taken in reliance upon a ruling, notwithstanding that the ruling is subsequently declared to be invalid or no longer applicable. A person affected by a ruling may not rely upon it for more than 30 days after it has been rendered invalid pursuant to issuance of a superseding rule by OFE, or after it has been rescinded or modified by DOE. Any interested person may file a written comment on or objection to a published ruling at any time with the Assistant General Counsel for Interpretations and Rulings at the address provided in §501.11.
Title 10: Energy
PART 501—ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS
Subpart J—Rulings
§ 501.140 Purpose and scope.
§ 501.141 Criteria for issuance.
§ 501.142 Modification or rescission.
§ 501.143 Comments.
