Document: 10 CFR Part 50
Document ID: e979c308-8f13-492b-9b23-f997b5d55315
Document Type: cfr
Title: Suspension and operation in war or national emergency.
Source: 10 CFR Part 50
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-50/section-50.103
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Section ID: 50.103
CFR Part: 50
CFR Title: 10

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§ 50.103 Suspension and operation in war or national emergency. ( a ) Whenever Congress declares that a state of war or national emergency exists, the Commission, if it finds it necessary to the common defense and security, may, ( 1 ) Suspend any license it has issued. ( 2 ) Cause the recapture of special nuclear material. ( 3 ) Order the operation of any licensed facility. ( 4 ) Order entry into any plant or facility in order to recapture special nuclear material or to operate the facility. ( b ) Just compensation shall be paid for any damages caused by recapture of special nuclear material or by operation of any facility, pursuant to this section. [ 21 FR 355 , Jan. 19, 1956, as amended at 35 FR 11416 , July 17, 1970; 40 FR 8790 , Mar. 3, 1975]