Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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 |
§ 1044.04 - What is a protected disclosure?
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§ 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
(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 § 1044.11; and
(c) Revealed only to a person or organization described in § 1044.06.