### Question
Can you define what minor construction project means?


### Answer
**Minor construction project** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 7386b*:

> any plant project not specifically authorized by law for which the approved total estimated cost does not exceed the minor construction threshold

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7386b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XVII-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS**

