### Question
How is the term Department research and development facilities defined?


### Answer
The term **Department research and development facilities** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7381d* as the following:

> all Department of Energy single-purpose and multipurpose National Laboratories and research and development facilities and programs, and any other facility or program operated by a contractor funded by the Department of Energy

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7381d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XIII-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS**

