10 CFR § 708.1 - Scope and purpose.

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title: "10 CFR § 708.1 - Scope and purpose."
title_number: 10
title_name: "Energy"
section_number: "708.1"
section_name: "Scope and purpose."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY"
part_number: "708"
part_name: "DOE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PROTECTION PROGRAM"
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last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "42 U.S.C. 2201(b), 2201(c), 2201(i), and 2201(p); 42 U.S.C. 5814 and 5815; 42 U.S.C. 7251, 7254, 7255, and 7256; and 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3."
regulatory_source: "84 FR 37757, Aug. 2, 2019, unless otherwise noted."
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# 708.1 Scope and purpose.

This part provides procedures for processing complaints by employees of DOE contractors alleging retaliation by their employers for disclosure of information concerning danger to public or worker health or safety, substantial violations of law, or gross mismanagement; for participation in Congressional proceedings; or for refusal to participate in dangerous activities.