### Question
What is the definition of high-level radioactive waste?


### Answer
The definition of **high-level radioactive waste** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 1992*:

> given to that term in section 2(12) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101(12));

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1992*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 97-RAILROAD CARRIERS AND MASS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ON LAND, ON WATER, OR THROUGH THE AIR**

