C.F.R. » Title 10 » CHAPTER III—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY › PART 712—HUMAN RELIABILITY PROGRAM › Subpart A—Establishment of and Procedures for the Human Reliability Program

10 C.F.R. § 712.1

Purpose

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This part establishes the policies and procedures for a Human Reliability Program (HRP) in the Department of Energy (DOE), including the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The HRP is a security and safety reliability program designed to ensure that individuals who occupy positions affording access to certain materials, nuclear explosive devices, facilities, and programs meet the highest standards of reliability and physical and mental suitability. This objective is accomplished under this part through a system of continuous evaluation that identifies individuals whose judgment and reliability may be impaired by physical or mental/personality disorders, alcohol abuse, use of illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs or other substances, or any other condition or circumstance that may be of a security or safety concern.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2013–2026 · leading case: Sanchez v. United States Dep't of Energy, 870 F.3d 1185 (10th Cir. 2017).
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Sanchez v. United States Dep't of Energy, 870 F.3d 1185 (10th Cir. 2017). “10 C.F.R. § 712.1 . It ensures that people working with nuclear materials “meet the highest standards of reliability and physical and mental suitability” and uses “a system of continuous evaluation” to “identify] individuals whose judgment and reliability may be impaired by…”
Foote v. Chu, 928 F. Supp. 2d 96 (D.D.C. 2013). · cites it 2× “” 10 C.F.R. § 712.1 . HRP certification is a rigorous process, requiring, among other things, a high-level (“Q”) security clearance, annual security reviews, medical assessments, and random drug tests.”
Palmer v. Centerra Grp., LLC (D.S.C. 2022). “” 10 C.F.R. § 712.1 . Plaintiff qualified for both at hire and maintained them without issue until August of 2017.”
Gonzales v. Battelle Energy All., LLC (D. Idaho 2024). “” 10 C.F.R. § 712.1 . Employees like Gonzales who are subject to the HRP requirements must maintain “HRP certification” in order to keep their jobs.”
Gonzales v. Battelle Energy All., LLC (D. Idaho 2024). “” 10 C.F.R. § 712.1 . Employees like Gonzales who are subject to the HRP requirements must maintain “HRP certification” in order to keep their jobs.”
Gonzales v. Battelle Energy All., LLC (9th Cir. 2026). “” 10 C.F.R. § 712.1 . The HRP regulation requires that SPOs acquire “DOE ‘Q’ access authorization,” 6 GONZALES V.”
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