### Question
What does defense waste mean?


### Answer
**Defense waste** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 7274a*:

> waste, including radioactive waste, resulting primarily from atomic energy defense activities of the Department of Energy

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7274a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > Part A-Conflict of Interest Provisions > &sect;7251**

