The NRC is modernizing nrc.gov with an updated design and improved navigation to enhance usability. We are committed to a smooth transition and will work to minimize any disruption. The site may be briefly unavailable at times during launch. Thank you for your patience.
Administrative False Claims Act
The Administrative False Claims Act (previously known as the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act) subjects anyone who knowingly makes or submits a false claim or statement to the NRC to a civil penalty for each false claim or statement as well as an assessment of up to two times the amount of the fraudulent claim (31 USC §§ 3801-3812; 10 CFR part 13).
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, August 11, 2026