Question

In the 1980's, Congress authorized the U.S. Department of Energy to build the WIPP facility in the Chicuahuan Desert in New Mexico. What is the purpose of WIPP?

Answer 1

WIPP is the only facility licensed to dispose of transuranic waste generated by DOE defense activities

Answer 2

The purpose of WIPP is to isolate and dispose TRU waste, in a way that is safe for the public . (discard the rating I accidentally clicked it)