### Question
Can you define what disposal means?


### Answer
**Disposal** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 2021b*:

> the permanent isolation of low-level radioactive waste pursuant to the requirements established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under applicable laws, or by an agreement State if such isolation occurs in such agreement State

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2021b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-INDIAN HOSPITALS AND HEALTH FACILITIES > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

