### Question
What is the definition of inactive defense waste disposal site?


### Answer
The definition of **inactive defense waste disposal site** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 2586*:

> any site (including any facility) under the control or jurisdiction of the Secretary of Energy which is used for the disposal of defense waste and is closed to the disposal of additional defense waste, including any site that is subject to decontamination and decommissioning

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2586*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER IV-ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT MATTERS > Part A-Environmental Restoration and Waste Management**

