### Question
How does the law define critical material?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13344*, **critical material** is defined as:

> given the term in section 1606 of title 30.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13344*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER VI-COAL > Part A-Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application**

