### Question
How does ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS define defense environmental cleanup funds?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2750*, **defense environmental cleanup funds** is defined as:

> funds appropriated to the Department of Energy pursuant to an authorization for carrying out defense environmental cleanup activities necessary for national security programs

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2750*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER VII-BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MATTERS > Part A-Recurring National Security Authorization Provisions**

