10 CFR § 800.204 - Deviations.

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title: "10 CFR § 800.204 - Deviations."
title_number: 10
title_name: "Energy"
section_number: "800.204"
section_name: "Deviations."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY"
part_number: "800"
part_name: "LOANS FOR BID OR PROPOSAL PREPARATION BY MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SEEKING DOE CONTRACTS AND ASSISTANCE"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "Sec. 211(e) of the Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act, Pub. L. 95-91, Title II, as amended by Pub. L. 95-619, Title VI, sec. 641, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3284 (42 U.S.C. 7141)."
regulatory_source: "46 FR 44689, Sept. 4, 1981, unless otherwise noted."
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# 800.204 Deviations.

(a) To the extent consistent with the Act, relevant appropriations acts, and other applicable statutes, DOE may deviate on an individual application basis from the requirements of this regulation upon a finding by the Secretary that such deviation is necessary or appropriate in the individual case for the accomplishment of program objectives.

(b) The contracting officer may, subject to written agreement by other necessary parties, modify or amend the terms and conditions of a loan provided that such modification or amendment shall be consistent with this regulation.