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Contractor Relations

Guidance on Accessing Contractor and Subcontractor Employment Records
Arbitration Guidance for Management and Operating Contractors
Guidance on Meetings with Union Officials
Political Activity at DOE Facilities and by DOE Contractors
Opinion on Contractor Participation in the Federal Hiring Process
Guidance on Inherently Governmental Functions
Guidance on Electric Vehicle Recharging Stations

Miscellaneous Guidance

Guidance on Minor Construction Threshold
Guidance on Barter Transactions Involving DOE-Owned Uranium
Guidance on Applicability of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
Sample lab MOU
Myth-Busting: Addressing Misconceptions to Improve Communication with Industry during the Acquisition Process

Safety Regulations Interpretations

INTERPRETATION REGARDING EXEMPTION RELIEF UNDER 10 C.F.R. PART 820, SUBPART E, EXEMPTION RELIEF, AND NON-COMPLIANT ‘DOCUMENTED SAFETY ...
INTERPRETATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF DOE TECHNICAL STANDARD 1027-92, HAZARD CATEGORIZATION AND ACCIDENT ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES FOR CO...
General Counsel Legal Interpretation Regarding Medical Removal Protection Benefits Pursuant to 10 CFR Part 850, Chronic Beryllium Disease...
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL INTERPRETATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF 10 C.F.R. § 835.102, INTERNAL AUDITS

Rulemaking

DOE Involvement in Consensus Negotiations for Energy Conservation Standards
Guidance on Ex Parte Communications
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act; Intergovernmental Consultation
Executive Order 13272; Consideration of Small Entities in Agency Rulemaking

Employment Discrimination

Policy Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity, Harassment, and Retaliation

Enforcement Cases

Conservation Standards Enforcement
Support for ENERGY STAR Enforcement
Compliance Certification Enforcement

Standards of Conduct

Guidance on Conducting and Participating in Conferences
Restrictions on Federal Employees Acceptance of Gifts
Meeting Requests and Invitations
Misuse of Government IT and Communications Resources
Misuse of Position
Approval Required When Employees Engage in Outside Employment
Public Financial Disclosure Reports Filed by the Secretary and Deputy Secretary
Directions and Tips For Using Integrity

Enforcement Policies

Civil Penalty Policy for Violations of EPCA Conservation Standards and Certification Obligations
Life-Safety External Power Supply Enforcement Policy
Administrative Stay Concerning Test Procedure For Central Air Conditioners And Heat Pumps
CAC ICM Certification Enforcement Policy
Water Heater Enforcement Policies
Ceiling Fan/Ceiling Fan Light Kit Enforcement Policy
Walk-in Cooler/Walk-in Freezer Refrigeration Systems - Enforcement Policy
Commercial Equipment Testing Enforcement Policies
Guidance Concerning Consumer/Commercial Distinction
Guidance on the Application of Waivers and on the Waiver Process
Past Enforcement Policies

Information Law

GC Guidance on The Privacy Act of 1974