Formal intervention is currently the only course of action available to tribal governments.
This amendment to the NRC's Rules of Practice recognizes that tribes exercise inherent sovereign powers over their members and territories, similar to the powers exercised by state and local governments. The rule is being published in final form because the NRC considers this action noncontroversial and routine. It will become effective 60 days from the date of publication in an upcoming edition of the Federal Register, unless significant adverse comments are received within 30 days of publication of the notice.