---
kind: "section"
citation: "10 C.F.R. § 501.131"
title: "10"
number: "501.131"
heading: "Filing a request for interpretation."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/10/501.131"
---

# §501.131. Filing a request for interpretation.


A proceeding to request an interpretation is commenced by the filing of a “Request for Interpretation (FUA).” The request must be in writing and must also comply with the general filing requirements stated in [§ 501.7](/cfr/10/501.7.md). Any claims for confidential treatment for any information contained in the request or other related documents must be made pursuant to [§ 501.7(a)(11)](/cfr/10/501.7.md?p=a-11). A request for interpretation should be filed with the Assistant General Counsel for Interpretations and Rulings at the address provided in [§ 501.11](/cfr/10/501.11.md).


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 8701 et seq.; E.O. 12009, 42 FR 46267; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.

### Source

Source: 46 FR 59889, Dec. 7, 1981, unless otherwise noted.