### Question
What is the definition of nonoperational defense nuclear facility?


### Answer
The definition of **nonoperational defense nuclear facility** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 2603*:

> a production facility or utilization facility (as those terms are defined in section 2014 of title 42) under the control or jurisdiction of the Secretary of Energy and operated for national security purposes that is no longer needed for the mission of the Department of Energy, including the National Nuclear Security Administration

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2603*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER IV-DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP MATTERS > Part B-Closure of Facilities**

