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any previously issued diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender-related guidance on this webpage should be considered rescinded that is inconsistent with these Executive Orders.

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 Thursday, March 6, 2025