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Are there any federal laws protecting whistleblowers at federal nuclear sites?

April 26, 2017Federal Laws nuclear Protecting sites Whistleblowers

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Are there any federal laws protecting whistleblowers at federal nuclear sites?

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Yes. Whistleblowers in the nuclear power and nuclear weapons industries have specific protections under Section 211 of the Energy Reorganization Act, 42 U.S.C. § 5851. Claims should be filed with the Department of Labor’s OSHA offices within 180 days of the violation.