### Question
How does the law define atomic weapons employee?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7384l*, **atomic weapons employee** is defined as:

> any of the following:


(A) An individual employed by an atomic weapons employer during a period when the employer was processing or producing, for the 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**

