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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 47f. Definitions
As used in this chapter -
(a) The term "atomic energy" means all forms of energy released
in the course of nuclear fission or nuclear transformation.
(b) The term "atomic weapon" means any device utilizing atomic
energy, exclusive of the means for transporting or propelling the
device (where such means is a separable and divisible part of the
device), the principal purpose of which is for use as, or for
development of, a weapon, a weapon prototype, or a weapon test
device.
(c) The term "special nuclear material" means plutonium, or
uranium enriched in the isotope 233 or in the isotope 235, or any
other material which is found to be special nuclear material
pursuant to the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 [42
U.S.C. 2011 et seq.].
(d) The term "United States," when used in a geographical sense,
includes Puerto Rico, all Territories and possessions of the United
States and the Canal Zone; except that in section 47c of this
title, the term "United States" when so used shall have the meaning
given to it in the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101
et seq.].
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