### Question
How does the law define decontamination, decommissioning, reclamation, and other remedial action?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2296a*, **decontamination, decommissioning, reclamation, and other remedial action** is defined as:

> work performed prior to or subsequent to October 24, 1992, which is necessary to comply with all applicable requirements of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.), or where appropriate, with requirements established by a State that is a party to a discontinuance agreement under section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2021)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2296a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-INDIAN HOSPITALS AND HEALTH FACILITIES > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER XIX-REMEDIAL ACTION AND URANIUM REVITALIZATION > Part A-Remedial Action at Active Processing Sites**

