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

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. 

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