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any previously issued diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender-related guidance on this webpage should be considered rescinded that is inconsistent with these Executive Orders.

Supplementing Federal Salary

The criminal law (18 USC 209) prohibits employees from receiving any salary or supplementation to their Government salary for carrying out their official services from anyone other than the Government (except a State, county, or municipality).

Example: An employee who is making a speech while on official duty cannot accept a fee from the organization which sponsored the event.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, March 12, 2020