### Question
What is the definition of critical technologies?


### Answer
The definition of **critical technologies** is as follows in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 2170*:

> technologies identified under title VI of the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 [3](#2170_3_target) or other critical technology, critical components, or critical technology items essential to national defense identified pursuant to this section

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 2170*
  - Heading: **DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 > ACT SEPT. 8, 1950, CH. 932, 64 STAT. 798 > TITLE VII-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

