10 CFR 1.36 : Energy (§ 1.1 To Parts 1801-1899) — (§ 1.1 To Appendix S To Part 50) — Nuclear Regulatory Commission (§ 1.1 To Appendix S To Part 50) — Statement Of Organization And General Information (§ 1.1 To § 1.59) — Headquarters (§ 1.11 To § 1.47) — Staff Offices (§ 1.33 To §§ 1.40-1.41) — Office of Investigations.

The Office of Investigations (OI) -

(a) Conducts investigations of licensees, applicants, their contractors or vendors, including the investigation of all allegations of wrongdoing by other than NRC employees and contractors;

(b) Maintains current awareness of inquiries and inspections by other NRC offices to identify the need for formal investigations;

(c) Makes appropriate referrals to the Department of Justice;

(d) Maintains liaison with other agencies and organizations to ensure the timely exchange of information of mutual interest; and

(e) Issues subpoenas where necessary or appropriate for the conduct of investigations.