### Question
Can you define what nuclear waste means?


### Answer
**Nuclear waste** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 13524*:

> 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**

