Tribal Liaison Team

The United States (U.S.) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recognizes the unique legal relationship between the U.S. and federally recognized Tribes as set forth in the U.S. Constitution, treaties, statutes, Executive Orders, and court decisions. The NRC continues to fulfill its statutory requirement to support proactive communications and government-to-government consultations with all federally recognized American Indian Tribes and Alaska Natives who are potentially affected by, or otherwise interested in, NRC regulatory activities.

Primary Contacts for Tribal Nations within the Regions

The Regional State Liaison Officers (RSLOs) serve as the primary points of contact for Tribal Nations interested in NRC regulated activities within the NRC regions.

Roles and Responsibilities for RSLOs

• Initial point of contact for Tribal governments, states/locals and other Federal agencies
• Disseminate information to Tribal governments to assist in NRC regulatory decisions
• Coordinate and participate in a variety of outreach efforts to Tribal governments and state and local governments

For more details of the Tribal Liaison Role, see TR-100 Tribal Liaison Roles and Responsibilities.

* On rotation outside the agency until Jan 2024

Roles and Responsibilities for Intergovernmental Liaison (Tribal)

• Collaborate and maintain Tribal contact database for NRC communications
• Upon request, support the RSLOs outreach activities within their regions
• Lead and coordinate agency-wide matters, working groups and committees related to Tribal governments
• Support and coordinate Tribal consultations with Tribal governments and with NMSS Director and EDO