CFR > Title 10 - Energy > CHAPTER X—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) > PART 1044—SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTED DISCLOSURES UNDER SECTION 3164 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 > 1044.06—Who may receive a protected disclosure?

1044.06—Who may receive a protected disclosure?

The following persons or organizations may receive a protected disclosure:
(a) A member of a committee of Congress having primary responsibility for oversight of the department, agency, or element of the Government to which the disclosed information relates;
(b) An employee of Congress who is a staff member of such a committee and has an appropriate security access authorization for the information being disclosed;
(c) The Inspector General of the Department of Energy;
(d) The Federal Bureau of Investigation; or
(e) Any other element of the Government designated by the Secretary of Energy as authorized to receive the information being disclosed.