### Question
What does critical technology item mean?


### Answer
**Critical technology item** has the following meaning in *50 U.S.C. § 4552*:

> materials directly employing, derived from, or utilizing a critical technology

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 4552*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-DEFENSE PRODUCTION > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

