Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60

§10157 Transportation

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 B— Interim Storage Program › § 10157

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Transport of spent nuclear fuel under section 10156(a) must be licensed and overseen by the Commission and by the Secretary of Transportation, using the same rules that govern commercial spent nuclear fuel. The Secretary must hire private companies by contract whenever possible. Federal agencies can do the work directly only if the Secretary of Transportation, after talking with the Secretary, decides private companies cannot or will not provide the service at a reasonable cost.

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Title 42, §10157

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(a)(1)11 So in original. No subsec. (b) has been enacted. Transportation of spent nuclear fuel under section 10156(a) of this title shall be subject to licensing and regulation by the Commission and by the Secretary of Transportation as provided for transportation of commercial spent nuclear fuel under existing law.

(2)The Secretary, in providing for the transportation of spent nuclear fuel under this chapter, shall utilize by contract private industry to the fullest extent possible in each aspect of such transportation. The Secretary shall use direct Federal services for such transportation only upon a determination of the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary, that private industry is unable or unwilling to provide such transportation services at reasonable cost.

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42 U.S.C. § 10157

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60