§ 852.1 - What is the purpose and scope of this part?

(a) This part implements Part D of the Act by establishing the procedures under which:

(1) An individual may obtain and submit an application to the Program Office for review and assistance;

(2) The Program Office processes and submits eligible applications to a Physician Panel;

(3) Physician Panels determine whether the illness or death of a DOE contractor employee arose out of and in the course of employment by a DOE contractor and through exposure to a toxic substance at a DOE facility;

(4) The Program Office processes a determination by a Physician Panel; and,

(5) Appeals may be undertaken.

(b) This part covers applications filed by or on behalf of a DOE contractor employee, or a deceased employee's estate or survivor, with respect to an illness or death of a DOE contractor employee that may have been caused by exposure to a toxic substance during the course of employment at a DOE facility.

(c) All actions under this part must be pursuant to the relevant State Agreement and consistent with its terms and conditions.