42 U.S.C. § 10191. Purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter—

1. (1)
   (1)to provide direction to the Secretary with respect to the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel;
2. (2)
   (2)

   to authorize the Secretary, pursuant to this subchapter—

   1. (A)
      (2)(A)to provide for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a deep geologic test and evaluation facility; and
   2. (B)
      (2)(B)to provide for a focused and integrated high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel research and development program, including the development of a test and evaluation facility to carry out research and provide an integrated demonstration of the technology for deep geologic disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and the development of the facilities to demonstrate dry storage of spent nuclear fuel; and
3. (3)
   (3)to provide for an improved cooperative role between the Federal Government and States, affected Indian tribes, and units of general local government in the siting of a test and evaluation facility.