### Question
How does the law define nuclear waste?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13524*, **nuclear waste** is defined as:

> any radioactive waste material subject to regulation by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or the Department of Energy

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13524*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER XI-POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

