### Question
How is the term dual-use critical technology defined?


### Answer
The term **dual-use critical technology** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2123* as the following:

> a technology—


(A) that is critical to atomic energy defense activities, as determined by the Secretary of Energy

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2123*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER VIII-MILITARY APPLICATION OF ATOMIC ENERGY**

