### Question
What does major Department of Energy national security program mean?


### Answer
**Major Department of Energy national security program** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 7271a*:

> a research and development program (which may include construction and production activities), a construction program, or a production program—


(1) that is designated by the Secretary of Energy as a major Department of Energy national security program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7271a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 83-ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part C-General Administrative Provisions**

