### Question
How is the term Department of Energy facility defined?


### Answer
The term **Department of Energy facility** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7384l* as the following:

> any building, structure, or premise, including the grounds upon which such building, structure, or premise is located—


(A) in which operations are, or have been, conducted by, or on behalf of, the Department of Energy (except for buildings, structures, premises, grounds, or operations covered by Executive Order No. 12344, dated February 1, 1982, pertaining to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7384l*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XVI-ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM > Part B-Program Administration**

