### Question
How is the "Department of Energy employee" defined?


### Answer
The term **Department of Energy employee** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7274j* as follows -

> any employee of the Department of Energy employed at a Department of Energy defense nuclear facility, including any employee of a contractor or subcontractor of the Department of Energy employed at such a facility

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7274j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > Part A-Conflict of Interest Provisions > &sect;7251**

