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42 U.S.C. 10263: FunctionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 108-NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY
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§10263. Functions

The Board shall evaluate the technical and scientific validity of activities undertaken by the Secretary after December 22, 1987, including⁠—

(1)  site characterization activities; and

(2)  activities relating to the packaging or transportation of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel.

( Pub. L. 97–425, title V, § 503 , as added Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(d) [title III] , Dec. 22, 1987 , 101 Stat. 1329–104 , 1329–121; Pub. L. 100–203, title V, § 5051 , Dec. 22, 1987 , 101 Stat. 1330–249 .)

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Pub. L. 100–202 and Pub. L. 100–203 added identical sections.