Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§10264 Investigatory powers
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 108— - NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER V— - NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD › § 10264
Summary
When the Chairman or a majority asks, the Board can hold hearings, meet where needed, collect testimony and get evidence, and Board members can swear in witnesses. As allowed by law, the Secretary or the Secretary’s contractor must give the Board records, files, papers, data, and other information needed to answer inquiries, including drafts and work-in-progress.
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Title 42, §10264
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(a)Upon request of the Chairman or a majority of the members of the Board, the Board may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the Board considers appropriate. Any member of the Board may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Board.
(b)(1)Upon the request of the Chairman or a majority of the members of the Board, and subject to existing law, the Secretary (or any contractor of the Secretary) shall provide the Board with such records, files, papers, data, or information as may be necessary to respond to any inquiry of the Board under this subchapter.
(2)Subject to existing law, information obtainable under paragraph (1) shall not be limited to final work products of the Secretary, but shall include drafts of such products and documentation of work in progress.
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Editorial Notes
Codification Pub. L. 100–202 and Pub. L. 100–203 added identical sections.
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42 U.S.C. § 10264
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73