(a) When he believes it necessary in order to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of Sec. Sec. 458.26 through 458.30, the Chief, DOE may cause an investigation to be conducted.
(b) When he believes it necessary in order to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this part (other than Sec. Sec. 458.2, 458.26 through 458.30 or 458.37), a District Director may conduct an investigation.
(c) The authority to investigate possible violations of this part (other than Sec. 458.2 or 458.37) shall not be contingent upon receipt of a complaint. [50 FR 31312, Aug. 1, 1985. Redesignated at 50 FR 31311, Aug. 1, 1985, as amended at 59 FR 15117, Mar. 31, 1994; 62 FR 6094, Feb. 10, 1997]