Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Land Withdrawal Act is a law that authorizes the U.S. government to set aside a specific area in New Mexico to safely store defense-related radioactive waste. The act officially withdraws public land from other uses to establish WIPP as a secure, underground facility for disposing of transuranic waste, ensuring environmental protection and public safety. It also defines the legal boundaries and management responsibilities for maintaining the site over the long term.