### Question
Can you define what process of consultation and cooperation means?


### Answer
**Process of consultation and cooperation** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 10195*:

> a methodology—


(1) by which the Secretary—


(A) keeps the Governor or governing body involved fully and currently informed about any potential economic or public health and safety impacts in all stages of the siting, development, construction, and operation of a test and evaluation facility

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10195*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 108-NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY > SUBCHAPTER II-RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION REGARDING DISPOSAL OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE AND SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL**

