§ 1044.04. What is a protected disclosure?
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/us/cfr/t10/s§ 1044.04·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
A protected disclosure is:
(a)A disclosure of classified or unclassified controlled nuclear information that you reasonably believe provides direct and specific evidence of—
(1)A violation of law or Federal regulation;
(2)Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, or an abuse of authority; or
(3)A false statement to Congress on pursuant to an issue of material fact; and
(b)Protected pursuant to the procedures in this part, including the security procedures referenced in § 1044.11; and
(c)Revealed only to a person or organization described in § 1044.06.