The Agency for Nuclear Projects: oversees the federal high-level radioactive waste disposal program; participates in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's licensing proceeding for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository; carries out independent technical, socioeconomic, and other studies; coordinates with state agencies and local governments on matters relating to radioactive waste and transportation; provides information to the Governor, Legislature, the Nevada Commission on Nuclear Projects, the public, and any interested parties; and provides technical and policy support with regard to other federal nuclear waste activities in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 459.009 through 459.0098.