42 U.S.C. § 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. ( Pub. L. 97–425, title II, § 211 , Jan. 7, 1983 , 96 Stat. 2245 .) CFR Title Parts 40 191 , 194

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