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42 U.S.C. § 10191

Title 42 Chapter 108 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 10191. Purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter—

  • (1) to provide direction to the Secretary with respect to the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel;
  • (2) to authorize the Secretary, pursuant to this subchapter—
    • (A) to provide for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a deep geologic test and evaluation facility; and
    • (B) to provide for a focused and integrated high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel research and development program, including the development of a test and evaluation facility to carry out research and provide an integrated demonstration of the technology for deep geologic disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and the development of the facilities to demonstrate dry storage of spent nuclear fuel; and
  • (3) to provide for an improved cooperative role between the Federal Government and States, affected Indian tribes, and units of general local government in the siting of a test and evaluation facility.

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