### Question
How does DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY define significant nuclear defense intelligence loss?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7383d*, **significant nuclear defense intelligence loss** is defined as:

> any national security or counterintelligence failure or compromise of classified information at a facility of the Department of Energy or operated by a contractor of the Department that the Secretary considers likely to cause significant harm or damage to the national security interests of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7383d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XV-MATTERS RELATING TO SAFEGUARDS, SECURITY, AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE**

