### Question
What does dual-use critical technology mean?


### Answer
**Dual-use critical technology** has the following meaning in *50 U.S.C. § 2794*:

> a technology—


(A) that is critical to atomic energy defense activities, as determined by the Secretary of Energy

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2794*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS > Part B-Research and Development**

