There are several kinds of nuclear waste that require specific kinds of disposal. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. High-level nuclear waste must be stored underground.
B. Certain kinds of waste (transuranic waste) are stored in the waste isolation pilot plant in New Mexico.
C. Low-level radioactive waste must be stored in the state where it was produced.
D. None of these statements is correct.


Answer: B

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