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)42 U.S.C. 2011 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 [ et seq.].
(d)section 47c of this title8 U.S.C. 1101 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 , the term “United States” when so used shall have the meaning given to it in the Immigration and Nationality Act [ et seq.].
July 15, 1955, ch. 372, § 7 69 Stat. 366 (, .)
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act Aug. 1, 1946, ch. 724 act Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1073, § 1 68 Stat. 919 section 2011 of Title 42The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, referred to in subsec. (c), is , as added by , , which is classified principally to chapter 23 (§ 2011 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.
act June 27, 1952, ch. 477 66 Stat. 163 section 1101 of Title 8The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is , , which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.