### Question
Can you define what atomic weapons employer means?


### Answer
**Atomic weapons employer** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 7384l*:

> an entity, other than the United States, that—


(A) processed or produced, for use by the United States, material that emitted radiation and was used in the production of an atomic weapon, excluding uranium mining and milling

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7384l*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XVI-ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM > Part B-Program Administration**

