Nuclear Fuel Waste Act (S.C. 2002, c. 23). Country/Territory Canada Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act respecting the long-term management of nuclear fuel waste. Subject Energy, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Nuclear energy Waste disposal Institution Waste management Inspection Hazardous waste Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The purpose of this Act is to provide a framework to enable the Governor in Council to make decisions on the management of nuclear fuel waste promoting a comprehensive, integrated and economically sound approach for Canada. Therefore an appropriate body is established to be known as Waste Management Organization whose main purpose is to submit proposals to the Government of Canada dealing with the management of nuclear fuel waste. The Act regulates also inspection activities and contains provisions on enforcement and penalties. The text consists of 32 sections. Full text English Website www.gc.ca