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42 U.S.C. 7142d: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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§7142d. Definitions

For purposes of sections 7142a to 7142d of this title:

(1)  Museum

The term “Museum” means the museum operated by the Secretary of Energy and located at 300 South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

(2)  Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Energy or a designated representative of the Secretary.

( Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV, § 404] , Dec. 21, 2000 , 114 Stat. 2763 , 2763A–268.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Sections 7142a to 7142d of this title, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title IV] of Pub. L. 106–554, which enacted sections 7142a to 7142d of this title, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001, and not as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act which comprises this chapter.