10 CFR § 501.140 - Purpose and scope.

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title: "10 CFR § 501.140 - Purpose and scope."
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title_name: "Energy"
section_number: "501.140"
section_name: "Purpose and scope."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY"
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part_number: "501"
part_name: "ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS"
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authority: "42 U.S.C. 7101  42 U.S.C. 8301  42 U.S.C. 8701  E.O. 12009, 42 FR 46267; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note."
regulatory_source: "46 FR 59889, Dec. 7, 1981, unless otherwise noted."
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# 501.140 Purpose and scope.

DOE may issue rulings in accordance with the provisions of this subpart. DOE will publish each ruling in the *Federal Register* and in 10 CFR part 518. A person is entitled to rely upon a ruling to the extent provided in this subpart.