### Question
How is the "sited compact region" defined?


### Answer
The term **sited compact region** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2021b* as follows -

> a compact region in which there is located one of the regional disposal facilities at Barnwell, in the State of South Carolina

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2021b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

