---
kind: "section"
citation: "10 C.F.R. § 4.312"
title: "10"
number: "4.312"
heading: "Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective”."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/10/4.312"
---

# §4.312. Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective”.


For purposes of §§ [4.313](/cfr/10/4.313.md) and [4.314](/cfr/10/4.314.md), the terms “normal operation” and “statutory objective” have the following meaning:

- (a) Normal operation means the operation of a program or activity without significant changes that would impair its ability to meet its objectives.
- (b) Statutory objective means any purposes of a program or activity expressly stated in any Federal statute State statute, or local statute or ordinance adopted by an elected general purpose legislative body.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 52 FR 25358, July 7, 1987, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 161, 223, 234, 274 (42 U.S.C. 2201, 2273, 2282, 2021); Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 401 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5891); 29 U.S.C. 794; 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.; 44 U.S.C. 3504 note. Subpart A also issued under 42 U.S.C. 2000d through d-7. Subpart B also issued under 29 U.S.C. 706. Subpart C also issued under 42 U.S.C. 6101 through 6107.

### Source

Source: 29 FR 19277, Dec. 31, 1964, unless otherwise noted.