10 CFR § 1040.85 - Definitions of “Normal Operation” and “Statutory Objective”.

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title: "10 CFR § 1040.85 - Definitions of “Normal Operation” and “Statutory Objective”."
title_number: 10
title_name: "Energy"
section_number: "1040.85"
section_name: "Definitions of “Normal Operation” and “Statutory Objective”."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS)"
part_number: "1040"
part_name: "NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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# 1040.85 Definitions of “Normal Operation” and “Statutory Objective”.

For purpose of §§ 1040.86 and 1040.87, the terms *normal operation* and *statutory objective* shall have the following meanings:

(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 purpose of a program or activity expressly stated in any Federal, State, or local statute or ordinance adopted by an elected, general purpose legislative body.