### Question
How does the law define nuclear hot cell services?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13524*, **nuclear hot cell services** is defined as:

> services related to the examination of, or performance of various operations on, nuclear fuel rods, control assemblies, or other components that are emitting large quantities of ionizing radiation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13524*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER XI-POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

