### Question
What does atomic weapons employee mean?


### Answer
**Atomic weapons employee** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 7384l*:

> an individual employed by an atomic weapons employer during a period when the employer was processing or producing, for the use by the United States, material that emitted radiation and was used in the production of an atomic weapon, excluding uranium mining and milling

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7384l*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XVI-ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM > Part B-Program Administration**

