The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is in the process of rescinding or revising guidance and policies posted on this webpage in accordance with Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, and Executive Order 14168 Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. In the interim, any previously issued diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender-related guidance on this webpage should be considered rescinded that is inconsistent with these Executive Orders.

Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act

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 of not more than $7,000 for each false claim or statement as well as twice the amount of any payments made by the agency (31 USC 3801-3812; 10 CFR part 13).

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, March 12, 2020