### Question
How is the "National Laboratory" defined?


### Answer
The term **National Laboratory** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16271* as follows -

> only the civilian activities of the laboratory

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16271*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part E-Nuclear Energy**

