### Question
What is the definition of material threat medical countermeasure application?


### Answer
The definition of **material threat medical countermeasure application** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 360bbb*:

> an application that—


(A) is a human drug application for a drug intended for use—


(i) to prevent, or treat harm from a biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear agent identified as a material threat under section 319F–2(c)(2)(A)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(c)(2)(A)(ii)]

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 360bbb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part E-General Provisions Relating to Drugs and Devices**

