### Question
How is the term sensitive countries list defined?


### Answer
The term **sensitive countries list** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7383c* as the following:

> the list prescribed by the Secretary of Energy known as the Department of Energy List of Sensitive Countries as in effect on January 1, 1999

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7383c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XV-MATTERS RELATING TO SAFEGUARDS, SECURITY, AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE**

