### Question
What is the definition of covered employee with chronic silicosis?


### Answer
The definition of **covered employee with chronic silicosis** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 7384r*:

> a Department of Energy employee, or a Department of Energy contractor employee, with chronic silicosis who was exposed to silica in the performance of duty as determined under subsection (c) of this section

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

