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42 U.S. Code § 7385c. Exclusivity of remedy against the United States and against contractors and subcontractors
(a) In generalThe liability of the United States or an instrumentality of the United States under this subchapter with respect to a cancer (including a specified cancer), chronic silicosis, covered beryllium illness, or death related thereto of a covered employee is exclusive and instead of all other liability—
(1) of—
(A)
the United States;
(B)
any instrumentality of the United States;
(C)
a contractor that contracted with the Department of Energy to provide management and operation, management and integration, or environmental remediation of a Department of Energy facility (in its capacity as a contractor);
(D)
a subcontractor that provided services, including construction, at a Department of Energy facility (in its capacity as a subcontractor); and
(E)
an employee, agent, or assign of an entity specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D);