### Question
How does the law define low-level radioactive waste?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2023*, **low-level radioactive waste** is defined as:

> radioactive material classified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as low-level radioactive waste on October 24, 1992

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2023*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

