If you are an employee of a contractor, you may file a complaint against your employer alleging that you have been subject to retaliation for:
(a) Disclosing to a DOE official, a member of Congress, any other government official who has responsibility for the oversight of the conduct of operations at a DOE site, your employer, or any higher tier contractor, information that you reasonably believe reveals--
(1) A substantial violation of a law, rule, or regulation;
(2) A substantial and specific danger to employees or to public health or safety; or
(3) Fraud, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, or abuse of authority; or
(b) Participating in a Congressional proceeding or an administrative proceeding conducted under this part; or
(c) Subject to Sec. 708.7 of this subpart, refusing to participate in an activity, policy, or practice if you believe participation would--
(1) Constitute a violation of a federal health or safety law; or
(2) Cause you to have a reasonable fear of serious injury to yourself, other employees, or members of the public. [57 FR 7541, Mar. 3, 1992, as amended at 65 FR 6319, Feb. 9, 2000]