For purposes of this chapter—

(1) the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy;

(2) the term “Government agency” means any department, agency, commission, or independent establishment in the executive branch of the Federal Government, or any corporation, wholly or partly owned by the United States, which is an instrumentality of the United States, or any board, bureau, division, service, office, officer, authority, administration, or other establishment in the executive branch of the Federal Government;

(3) the term “Commission” means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and

(4) the term “Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards established by section 2039 of this title.

Terms Used In 42 USC 9702

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1