### Question
How does the law define research reactor?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2215*, **research reactor** is defined as:

> a nuclear reactor that—


(I) is licensed by the Commission under section 2134(c) of this title for operation at a thermal power level of not more than 10 megawatts

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2215*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER XIII-GENERAL AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION**

