### Question
How does the law define disposal?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 10101*, **disposal** is defined as:

> the emplacement in a repository of high-level radioactive waste, spent nuclear fuel, or other highly radioactive material with no foreseeable intent of recovery, whether or not such emplacement permits the recovery of such waste

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 108-NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY**

