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10 CFR § 4.312 - Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective”.

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title: "10 CFR § 4.312 - Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective”."
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title_name: "Energy"
section_number: "4.312"
section_name: "Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective”."
chapter_name: "NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION"
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part_name: "NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE COMMISSION"
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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.C. 3504 note."
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# 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.