10 CFR § 503.7 - State approval—general requirement for new powerplants.
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Identifier
/us/cfr/t10/s503.7
Currency
2026-03-24
Positive Law
No
Updated
2026-03-24
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Department of Energy
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Department of Energy Organization Act, Pub. L. 95-91, 91 Stat. 565 (42 U.S.C. § 7101 ); Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95-620, 92 Stat. 3289 (42 U.S.C. 8301 ); Energy Security... Department of Energy Organization Act, Pub. L. 95-91, 91 Stat. 565 (42 U.S.C. § 7101 ); Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95-620, 92 Stat. 3289 (42 U.S.C. 8301 ); Energy Security Act, Pub. L. 96-294, 94 Stat. 611 (42 U.S.C. 8701 ); E.O. 1209, 42 FR 46267, September 15, 1977.
# 503.7 State approval—general requirement for new powerplants.(a) Where approvals by the appropriate State regulatory authority are required prior to the construction or use of a new powerplant, a petition for an exemption for consideration by OFE may be submitted to OFE prior to obtaining such approvals from the State regulatory authority.(b) An exemption granted for a powerplant shall not become effective until an adequate demonstration has been made to OFE that all applicable approvals required by the State regulatory authorities have been obtained.