### Question
How does Atomic Energy define private facilities or laboratories?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2053*, **private facilities or laboratories** is defined as:

> facilities or laboratories located in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2053*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER III-RESEARCH**

