### Question
How is the "covered hardware project" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered hardware project** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 2577* as follows -

> a project carried out under the defense nuclear nonproliferation research and development program that—


(1) is focused on the production and deployment of hardware, including with respect to the development and deployment of satellites or satellite payloads

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2577*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-PROLIFERATION MATTERS**

