Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§10143 Title to Material
Title 42 › 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 › § 10143
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Delivered and accepted for a repository, high-level waste or spent fuel becomes the Secretary's.
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Title 42, §10143
The Public Health and Welfare, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Delivery, and acceptance by the Secretary, of any high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel for a repository constructed under this part shall constitute a transfer to the Secretary of title to such waste or spent fuel.
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42 U.S.C. § 10143
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102