### Question
What is the definition of Department of Energy defense nuclear facility?


### Answer
The definition of **Department of Energy defense nuclear facility** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 2286g*:

> any of the following:


(1) A production facility or utilization facility (as defined in section 2014 of this title) that is under the control or jurisdiction of the Secretary of Energy and that is operated for national security purposes, but the term does not include—


(A) any facility or activity covered by Executive Order No. 12344, dated February 1, 1982, pertaining to the Naval nuclear propulsion program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2286g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER XVII&ndash;A-DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD**

