### Question
What does sited compact region mean?


### Answer
**Sited compact region** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 2021b*:

> 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**

