Nuclear test lobbying: DOE regulations for contractors need reevaluation

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:7001131

Allegations had been made that the Department of Energy was improperly employing contractors to assist in lobbying the Congress on nuclear weapons testing issues. The antilobbying criminal statute has been interpreted by the Department of Justice as allowing federal officials to provide information to the Congress and to state their views on proposed legislation but prohibits ''grass-roots'' lobbying by federal employees. Thus, DOE's extensive briefings of congressional Members and staff to influence their views on nuclear weapons testing issues did not violate applicable statutory provisions.

• Research Organization: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC (USA). Resources, Community and Economic Development Div.
• OSTI ID: 7001131
• Report Number(s): GAO/RCED-88-25BR
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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