### Question
What does critical mineral mean?


### Answer
**Critical mineral** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 18741*:

> given the term in section 1606(a) of title 30.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18741*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 162-ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE > SUBCHAPTER II-SUPPLY CHAINS FOR CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES**

