W23 Tribal Sovereignty: Involving Native American Governments in Nuclear Activities

The NRC recognizes the unique relationship that the Federal Government has with federally recognized Tribes and is committed to government-to-government relationships with Tribal governmental entities. As such, the NRC recognizes that healthy relationships among representatives of Tribal governments, the nuclear industry, and the Federal Government are critical.

This session will focus on the unique and complex, yet essential, relationships that exist among representatives of Tribal governments, the nuclear industry, and the Federal Government regarding regulatory actions with potential impacts on the Tribes. Panelists will describe their needs and expectations, as well as steps taken in practice, towards successful coordination and communication. Attendees can expect an open, thought-provoking discussion regarding this unique aspect of nuclear operations and regulation.

• David Alley, Chief, Materials Safety and Tribal Liaison Branch, Division of Materials Safety, Security, State, and Tribal Programs, NMSS/NRC tel: 301-415-2178, e-mail: David.Alley@nrc.gov

   

• Introductory Remarks
  David Alley, Chief, Materials Safety and Tribal Liaison Branch, Division of Materials Safety, Security, State, and Tribal Programs, NMSS/NRC
• Talia Martin, Tribal U.S. Department of Energy Director, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall
• Anthony Memmo, Project Manager, Seneca Energy, Seneca Nation
• Albert "Brandt" Petrasek, Director of Tribal Affairs, Office of Environmental Management, Office of Environmental Management, U.S. Department of Energy
• Pamela Gorman Prochaska, Director, Nuclear Policy & Strategy, Xcel Energy
• Chris Miller, Director, Division of Reactor Oversight, NRR/NRC

• Lance Rakovan, Federal, State & Tribal Liaison Project Manager, Material Safety & Tribal Liaison Branch, Division of Materials Safety, Security, State, and Tribal Programs, NMSS/NRC tel: 301-252-7280, e-mail: Lance.Rakovan@nrc.gov