### Question
Can you define what atomic energy defense activity means?


### Answer
**Atomic energy defense activity** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 10101*:

> any activity of the Secretary performed in whole or in part in carrying out any of the following functions:


(A) naval reactors development

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 108-NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY**

