### Question
What is the definition of potentially acceptable site?


### Answer
The definition of **potentially acceptable site** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 10136*:

> any site at which, after geologic studies and field mapping but before detailed geologic data gathering, the Department undertakes preliminary drilling and geophysical testing for the definition of site location

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10136*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 108-NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY > SUBCHAPTER I-DISPOSAL AND STORAGE OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE, SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL, AND LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE > Part A-Repositories for Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel**

