### Question
How does the law define weapon production facility of the Department of Energy?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 3710a*, **weapon production facility of the Department of Energy** is defined as:

> a facility under the control or jurisdiction of the Secretary of Energy that is operated for national security purposes and is engaged in the production, maintenance, testing, or dismantlement of a nuclear weapon or its components

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 3710a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 63-TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION**

