### Question
How is the term small business defined?


### Answer
The term **small business** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7261b* as the following:

> a business concern that meets the applicable size standards prescribed pursuant to section 632(a) of title 15

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7261b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > Part A-Conflict of Interest Provisions > &sect;7251**

