### Question
How does DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY define Department of Energy contractor employee?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7384l*, **Department of Energy contractor employee** is defined as:

> any of the following:


(A) An individual who is or was in residence at a Department of Energy facility as a researcher for one or more periods aggregating at least 24 months

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

