---
kind: "section"
citation: "10 C.F.R. § 500.1"
title: "10"
number: "500.1"
heading: "Purpose and scope."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/10/500.1"
---

# §500.1. Purpose and scope.


Unless otherwise expressly provided or the context clearly indicates otherwise, this section defines the terms used in these regulations. The use of the male gender is to include female; the use of singular to include plural.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Department of Energy Organization Act, Pub. L. 95-91, 91 Stat. 565 (42 U.S.C. § 7101 et seq. ); Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95-620, 92 Stat. 3289 (42 U.S.C. 8301 et seq. ); Energy Security Act, Pub. L.96-294, 94 Stat. 611 (42 U.S.C. 8701 et seq. ); E.O. 1209, 42 FR 46267, September 15, 1977.

### Source

Source: 46 FR 59884, Dec. 7, 1981, unless otherwise noted.