### Question
How is the term public offering defined?


### Answer
The term **public offering** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2297h* as the following:

> an underwritten offering to the public of the common stock of the private corporation pursuant to section 2297h–2 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2297h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division B-United States Enrichment Corporation > SUBCHAPTER VIII-UNITED STATES ENRICHMENT CORPORATION PRIVATIZATION**

