[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 10, Volume 4]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 10CFR1044.04]



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                            TITLE 10--ENERGY

 

          CHAPTER X--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

 

PART 1044_SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTED DISCLOSURES UNDER SECTION 

3164 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000

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Sec. 1044.04  What is a protected disclosure?



    A protected disclosure is:

    (a) A disclosure of classified or unclassified controlled nuclear 

information that you reasonably believe provides direct and specific 

evidence of--

    (1) A violation of law or Federal regulation;

    (2) Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, or an abuse of 

authority; or



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    (3) A false statement to Congress on pursuant to an issue of 

material fact; and

    (b) Protected pursuant to the procedures in this part, including the 

security procedures referenced in Sec. 1044.11; and

    (c) Revealed only to a person or organization described in Sec. 

1044.06.