### Question
How is the term program component area defined?


### Answer
The term **program component area** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 7509* as the following:

> a major subject area established under section 7501(c)(2) of this title under which is [1](#7509_1_target) grouped related individual projects and activities carried out under the Program

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 7509*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 101-NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

