§6271 — Title 10 Armed Forces | U.S. Code

§6271 Definitions

Title 10 › Subtitle Subtitle A— General Military Law › Part VI— ELEMENTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER MATTERS › Subpart B— Atomic Energy Defense › Chapter 607— BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MATTERS › Subchapter I— RECURRING NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATION PROVISIONS › § 6271

Last updated Apr 18, 2026|Official source

Summary

Sets two definitions used in this subchapter. "DOE national security authorization" means money approved for Department of Energy activities needed for national security. "Minor construction threshold" is $30,000,000. The Administrator can recalculate that number in fiscal year 2022 constant dollars if they send a report to the congressional defense committees explaining the method, wait 30 days, and publish the new amount in the Federal Register.

Title 10, §6271

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In this subchapter:

(1)The term “DOE national security authorization” means an authorization of appropriations for activities of the Department of Energy in carrying out programs necessary for national security.

(2)(A)Except as provided by subparagraph (B), the term “minor construction threshold” means $30,000,000.

(B)The Administrator may calculate the amount specified in subparagraph (A) based on fiscal year 2022 constant dollars if the Administrator—

(i)submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the method used by the Administrator to calculate the adjustment;

(ii)a period of 30 days elapses following the date of such submission; and

(iii)publishes the adjusted amount in the Federal Register.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2741 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1).

§6271 Definitions

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