Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§7385s Definitions

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 84— - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XVI— - ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM › Part Part E— - Contractor Employee Compensation › § 7385s

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Says who is covered and what three words mean. A "covered DOE contractor employee" is a Department of Energy contractor worker that, under section 7385s–4 of this title, is found to have gotten a covered illness from exposure at a DOE facility. A "covered illness" is an illness or death caused by exposure to a toxic substance. "Secretary" means the Secretary of Labor.

Full Legal Text

Title 42, §7385s

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In this part:

(1)The term “covered DOE contractor employee” means any Department of Energy contractor employee determined under section 7385s–4 of this title to have contracted a covered illness through exposure at a Department of Energy facility.

(2)The term “covered illness” means an illness or death resulting from exposure to a toxic substance.

(3)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.

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Citations & Metadata

Citation

42 U.S.C. § 7385s

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73