10 C.F.R. § 63.62 – Site review.

(a) The Director shall make the NRC staff available to consult with representatives of the State of Nevada, affected units of local government, and affected Indian Tribes regarding the status of site characterization at the Yucca Mountain site.
(b) Requests for consultation must be made in writing to the Director.
(c) Consultation under this section may include:
1. (1) Keeping the parties informed of the Director's views on the progress of site characterization.
2. (2) Review of applicable NRC regulations, licensing procedures, schedules, and opportunities for State, affected units of local government, and Tribe participation in the Commission's regulatory activities.
3. (3) Cooperation in development of proposals for State, affected units of local government, and Tribal participation in license reviews.