### Question
How is the term contractor defined?


### Answer
The term **contractor** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5908* as the following:

> any person having a contract with or on behalf of the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5908*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 74-NONNUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

