Nuclear Waste Policy Act

The Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA) is a United States federal law enacted in 1982. Its primary purpose is to establish a comprehensive framework for the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. Here are the key aspects of the act: 1. **Responsibilities**: The NWPA assigns the responsibility for the management of nuclear waste to the Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE is tasked with developing a safe and secure method for the disposal of this waste.