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into the national economy; radioisotope distribution by the AEC; development of technology for the production, separation, purification, and encapsulation of radioisotopes; and encouragement of private production and distribution of isotopes.

§ 1.74 Division of Raw Materials.

The Division of Raw Materials develops and directs programs for the acquisition of source and other special materials from domestic or foreign

sources or both, for the evaluation of uranium resources and production capabilities, for the assessment of the viability of the domestic uranium raw materials industry, for research and development in uranium geology, exploration and extraction; and supervises the Grand Junction Office (see § 1.133).

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§ 1.83 Division of Program Analysis.

The Division of Program Analysis develops and implements policies and systems for the program analysis aspects of AEC's planning-programing-budgeting system, special analytic studies and planning related to AEC's uranium inventory and uranium enrichment activities and facilities.

MILITARY APPLICATION

§ 1.90 Assistant General Manager for Military Application.

The Assistant General Manager for Military Application directs the Division of Military Application.

DIVISION SUPERVISED BY THE ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER FOR MILITARY APPLICATION

§ 1.91 Division of Military Application.

The Division of Military Application directs programs of research, development, testing, production, and reliability assessment of nuclear weapons; directs the AEC program for prevention of accidental or unauthorized nuclear detonations; maintains liaision between the AEC and the Department of Defense on nuclear weapons matters; and administers AEC activities under international agreements for cooperation involving nuclear weapons. In assigned areas, the Division provides program direction to certain multi-program laboratories.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

§ 1.100 Assistant General Manager for Research and Development.

The Assistant General Manager for Research and Development develops policies and programs for research and development in the physical sciences, biology, medicine, and develops policies and programs for nuclear education and training conducted pursuant to section 31 of the Act. In assigned areas, he provides program direction, review, and coordination of the multiprogram

laboratories.

DIVISIONS SUPERVISED BY THE ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

§ 1.101 Division of Biology and Medicine.

The Division of Biology and Medicine plans, develops and directs programs in biomedical research, with emphasis on the biological effects of radiation, the

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§ 1.110 Assistant General Manager for Reactors.

The Assistant General Manager for Reactors develops and directs the execution of policies and programs for the development and improvement of nuclear reactors, isotopic power systems, and associated technology, equipment, processes, materials, and facilities. He is responsible for technical direction, review, and coordination of reactor research and development programs of the multiprogram laboratories.

DIVISIONS SUPERVISED BY THE ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER FOR REACTORS

§ 1.111 Division of Reactor Development and Technology.

The Division of Reactor Development and Technology develops and directs assigned reactor development and technology programs, exclusive of naval and space applications. Its responsibilities include programs for the development and improvement of nuclear reactors, isotopic systems, and associated equipment for civilian and assigned military applications, nuclear safety of such reactors and systems, and fostering the civilian application of nuclear power.

§ 1.112 Division of Space Nuclear Sys

tems.

The Division of Space Nuclear Systems initiates and directs space nuclear research and development programs through the Space Nuclear Systems Office (SNSO). The Division conducts the joint AEC-NASA program for the development and application of nuclear energy for space missions. SNSO extensions are located at the Nevada Test Site, Nev., at Cleveland, Ohio, and at Albuquerque, N. Mex.

§ 1.113 Division of Naval Reactors.

(a) The Division of Naval Reactors develops and improves naval nuclear propulsion plants, acts as liaison with the Department of Defense in carrying out naval nuclear propulsion programs, directs assigned civilian power reactor programs, and supervises the Pittsburgh and Schenectady Naval Reactors Offices.

(b) The Schnectady Naval Reactors Office conducts research and development on and design, fabrication, construction, testing, operation, and improvement of assigned naval nuclear propulsion plants (see § 1.142).

(c) The Pittsburgh Naval Reactors Office conducts research and development on and design, fabrication, construction, testing, operation, and improvement of assigned naval nuclear propulsion and civilian power reactor plants; and manages the AEC-Navy zir. conium inventory (see § 1.138).

DIVISIONS SUPERVISED BY THE DIRECTOR OF REGULATION

§ 1.120 Division of Reactor Licensing.

The Division of Reactor Licensing administers the licensing of nuclear reactors other than for export, and operators of licensed reactor facilities; provides special assistance as requested in matters involving reactors exempt from licensing; and implements the reactor licensing program.

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safety research and development; and maintains liaison with other divisions and offices, standards associations, Federal agencies and other organizations involved in nuclear standards development.

§ 1.122 Division of Materials Licensing. The Division of Materials Licensing administers the licensing of the receipt, acquisition, delivery, manufacture, possession, ownership, use, transfer and receipt of source, special nuclear, and byproduct material, other than for export; issuance, renewal, amendment, and denial of materials licenses, licenses for nonreactor production and utilization facilities, including facilities for reprocessing irradiated source and special nuclear material, and licenses for nonreactor facility operators.

§ 1.123

Division of Radiological and Environmental Protection.

The Division of Radiological and Environmental Protection administers regulations governing the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) for all AEC licensed activities, which includes review, evaluation and processing environmental reports submitted in support of applications for licenses for the construction and operation of nuclear facilities and for the possession and use of source, byproduct, and special nuclear materials, and preparation and processing AEC environmental statements in support of AEC licensing functions; develops and recommends rules and regulations to protect employees of licenses, the public and the environment against effects of AEC licensed activities on matters involving radiological protection and environmental effects.

§ 1.124 Division of Compliance.

The Division of Compliance develops and administers programs and policies for the inspection and investigation of licensees to ascertain compliance with license provisions and regulations relating to health and safety; establishment of bases to issue or deny, suspend, modify, or revoke a license; investigation of accidents or unusual circumstances involving materials or facilities subject to licensing and regulation; and enforcement. The Division supervises regional offices at Newark, N.J.; Atlanta, Ga.; Chicago, Ill.; Denver, Colo.; and San Francisco, Calif. (For addresses of regional offices see § 1.3 (c).)

§ 1.125 Division of Nuclear Materials Safeguards.

The Division of Nuclear Materials Safeguards administers safeguards against diversion of nuclear material held by licensees. The Division participates in the development of policies for safeguarding nuclear materials; reviews and approves licensee safeguards programs, conducts inspections of licensee facilities for compliance with safeguards requirements; and takes enforcement action where warranted. District safeguards staffs are located at Newark, N.J., Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Berkeley, Calif. (For addresses of district offices, see § 1.3(d).)

§ 1.126 Division of State and Licensee Relations.

The Division of State and Licensee Relations develops and administers programs and policies for cooperation with States in their assumption of responsibility under section 274 of the Act, indemnification of licensees, export licensing of nuclear facilities and materials, and charging and collecting fees for licensing services.

Subpart C-Principal Field Offices

§ 1.130 General line of authority.

Unless stated otherwise, each principal field office is under the supervision of a Manager of Operations who reports to the General Manager for administrative direction and to appropriate Headquarters Divisions and Offices for functional direction.

§ 1.131 Albuquerque Operations Office.

The Albuquerque Operations Office conducts programs for atomic weapons production and associated functions, including coordination of participation by other field offices in the weapons program; administers contracts with Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory and the Sandia Laboratories for weapons research and development under the technical direction of the Assistant General Manager for Military Application; administers certain assigned programs for nonweapons research and development; administers an exchange program with the United Kingdom on defense; and manages and is responsible for ultimate disposal of the Governmentowned community of Los Alamos, N. Mex. The Office supervises the following Area Offices: Amarillo, Tex.; Burlington, Iowa; Dayton (at Miamisburg,

Ohio); Kansas City, Mo.; Los Alamos, N. Mex.; Pinellas (at St. Petersburg, Fla.); Rocky Flats (at Golden, Colo.); and Sandia (at Albuquerque, N. Mex.). § 1.132 Chicago Operations Office.

The Chicago Operations Office administers research and development programs, including programs in development of nuclear reactors, reactor systems, and related technology; basic and applied biological, medical and physical science research; contracts for operation of the Ames Laboratory and the Argonne National Laboratory; and coordination and supervision of the Area Office, 200 BEV Accelerator Facility.

§1.133 Grand Junction Office.

The Grand Junction Office is under the supervision of a Manager, who reports to the Director, Division of Raw Materials. The Office conducts programs for developing reliable information on the availability of uranium and thorium to provide AEC and the nuclear industry data needed in planning nuclear programs; administering a plan and program for lease of mineral lands withdrawn by AEC; managing and disposing of surplus uranium stocks; helping assure a sufficiency of low-cost nuclear fuel to meet long-range requirements for nuclear power evaluating new or improved production methods and research and development in uranium geology, exploration, and production; and acquiring source and other special materials as required.

§ 1.134 Idaho Operations Office.

The Idaho Operations Office conducts assigned programs for design, construction, and operation of nuclear reactors, and manages the National Reactor Testing Station (NRTS), which is the location of reactor and other projects administered by the Office and other Field Offices.

§1.135 Nevada Operations Office.

The Nevada Operations Office manages and operates the Nevada Test Site and other designated test locations within and outside of the United States, provides support to users of test sites, performs support and operating functions at other designated locations under interagency agreements pertaining to tests and related functions, coordinates planning and execution of

nuclear explosive testing projects, and supervises the Pacific Area Support Office at Honolulu, Hawaii.

§ 1.136 New York Operations Office.

The New York Operations Office administers assigned research and development programs, including biological, medical, and physical research, isotopes development, reactor development and technology; and contracts for operation of the Brookhaven National Laboratory and other facilities engaged in the activities listed above. The office is responsible for nonprogrammatic administration of the AEC Health and Safety Laboratory and supervises the area office at Brookhaven, N.Y.

§ 1.137

Oak Ridge Operations Office.

The Oak Ridge Operations Office conducts programs for production of special nuclear materials, related process development, uranium enrichment services, and other associated activities. It administers research and development and training, including programs in biology and medicine, isotopes development, physical research, reactor development and technology, space nuclear systems, and nuclear education and training; and contracts for operation of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and other facilities engaged in those activities. It operates the New Brunswick Laboratory, and participates in weapons development and production programs. The Office administers programs for distribution of special nuclear materials and uranium enrichment. It performs statutory functions of the Commission for the city of Oak Ridge. It supervises the following Area Offices: Cincinnati, Ohio; Paducah, Ky.; Portsmouth (at Piketon, Ohio); and Puerto Rico (at Hato Rey, P.R.).

§ 1.138 Pittsburgh Naval Reactors Office.

The Pittsburgh Naval Reactors Office is under the supervision of a Manager who reports to the Director, Division of Naval Reactors. The Office conducts programs for research and development, design, fabrication, construction, testing, operation, and improvement of naval nuclear propulsion and civilian power reactor plants, and manages the AECNavy zirconium inventory.

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The Savannah River Operations Office conducts programs for production of special nuclear and other materials and fabricated items, related process development, storage and reprocessing of fuels from AEC and other reactors, and administration of, sale, lease, loan, and purchase of assigned research and development and training programs, and participates with the Albuquerque Operations Office in weapons development and production programs.

§ 1.142 Schenectady Naval Reactors Office.

(c) The Secretary of the Commission is responsible for custody of the impression seals and of replica (plaque) seals.

The Schenectady Naval Reactors Office is under the supervision of a Manager who reports to the Director, Division of Naval Reactors. The Office conducts programs for research and development, design, fabrication, construction, testing, operation, and improvement of assigned naval nuclear propulsion plants.

Subpart D-Seal and Flag

§ 1.151 Use of the seal or replicas.

(a) The use of the seal or replicas is restricted to the following:

(1) AEC letterhead stationery. (2) AEC award certificates medals.

and

(3) Security credentials and employee identification cards.

(4) AEC documents. These documents include, without limitation, agreements with States, interagency or intergovernmental agreements, foreign patent applications, certifications, special reports to the President and Congress and, at the discretion of the Secretary of the Commission, other documents as he finds appropriate.

§ 1.150 Description and custody of seal. (a) Pursuant to the Act, the Commission has adopted an official seal, the description of which is as follows: On a dark blue disk, a stylized atomic symbol consisting of the nucleus, in orange red, surrounded by four electrons tracing their orbit in gold. On a light blue annulet edged in gold the inscription "Atomic Energy Commission" in upper portion. In lower portion, "United States

(5) Plaques. The design of the seal may be incorporated in plaques for display in AEC auditoriums, presentation rooms, lobbies, offices of senior officials, on the fronts of buildings occupied by AEC and in other appropriate locations at the discretion of the Secretary.

(6) The AEC flag (which incorporates the design of the seal).

(7) Official films prepared by or for the AEC, which the Director, Division of Public Information or his designee determines warrant such identification.

(8) Official AEC publications which represent the achievements or mission of AEC as a whole or which are sponsored by AEC and other Government departments or agencies.

(9) Such other uses as the Secretary of the Commission or his designee finds appropriate.

(b) Any use of the seal or replicas other than as permitted by this section is prohibited.

(c) Any person who uses the official seal in a manner other than as permitted

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