### Question
How does ENERGY POLICY, 2005 define departmental mission?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16182*, **departmental mission** is defined as:

> any of the functions vested in the Secretary by the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) or other law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16182*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

