10 CFR § 4.312 - Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective”.
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Identifier
/us/cfr/t10/s4.312
Currency
2026-03-24
Positive Law
No
Updated
2026-03-24
Chapter
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Authority
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 161, 223, 234, 274 (42 U.S.C. 2201, 2273, 2282, 2021); Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 401 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5891); 29 U.S.C. 794; 42 U.S.C. 12101 44 U.S... Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 161, 223, 234, 274 (42 U.S.C. 2201, 2273, 2282, 2021); Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 401 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5891); 29 U.S.C. 794; 42 U.S.C. 12101 44 U.S.C. 3504 note.
# 4.312 Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective”.For purposes of §§ 4.313 and 4.314, the terms “normal operation” and “statutory objective” have the following meaning:(a) *Normal operation* means the operation of a program or activity without significant changes that would impair its ability to meet its objectives.(b) *Statutory objective* means any purposes of a program or activity expressly stated in any Federal statute State statute, or local statute or ordinance adopted by an elected general purpose legislative body.