### Question
How does the law define Department of Energy employee?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7274j*, **Department of Energy employee** is defined as:

> 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 83-ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part C-General Administrative Provisions**

