Which of the following is a mandate of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act to the government?
A) to set standards for radioactivity in the environment
B) to select a permanent site for the disposal of nuclear wastes
C) to regulate thermal pollution from nuclear power plants
D) to use wetlands as a source of nuclear wastage disposal

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The Nuclear Waste Policy Act mandates the government to select a permanent site for the disposal of nuclear wastes. Option A is incorrect as setting standards for radioactivity in the environment is the mandate of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Option C is not a mandate of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act as regulating thermal pollution is the responsibility of the Department of Energy. Option D is incorrect as using wetlands as a source of nuclear wastage disposal is prohibited under the Clean Water Act.

Which of the Following Is a Mandate of the Nuclear