### Question
How is the term covered incident defined?


### Answer
The term **covered incident** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17373* as the following:

> a nuclear incident the occurrence of which results in a request for funds pursuant to Article VII of the Convention

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17373*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VIII-INTERNATIONAL ENERGY PROGRAMS > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

