### Question
What is the definition of departmental mission?


### Answer
The definition of **departmental mission** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 16182*:

> any of the functions vested in the Secretary by the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) or other law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16182*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

