### Question
What is the definition of regional disposal facility?


### Answer
The definition of **regional disposal facility** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 2021b*:

> a non-Federal low-level radioactive waste disposal facility in operation on January 1, 1985, or subsequently established and operated under a compact

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

