### Question
How is the term engineered barriers defined?


### Answer
The term **engineered barriers** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 10101* as the following:

> manmade components of a disposal system designed to prevent the release of radionuclides into the geologic medium involved

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

