Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA)

Definition

The Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA) is a United States federal law that provides a framework for the safe management and disposal of radioactive nuclear waste generated from commercial nuclear power plants.

Related terms

Radioactive Waste:

Hazardous material containing radioactive substances produced during nuclear processes or activities.

Yucca Mountain Repository: A proposed deep geological repository in Nevada intended for long-term storage of high-level radioactive waste.

Decommissioning: The process of shutting down a nuclear facility safely and removing it from service, including the management of radioactive waste.