### Question
How does the law define section 5 uranium worker?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7385s*, **section 5 uranium worker** is defined as:

> an individual to whom subsection (a)(1)(A)(i) of section 5 of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act applies (whether directly or by reason of subsection (a)(2) of this section)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7385s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XVI-ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM > Part E-Contractor Employee Compensation**

