; and (F) potential conflicts with— (i) a compliance agreement requiring removal of nuclear waste from a site; or (ii) a statutory prohibition on the storage or disposal of nuclear waste at a site. (c) Site characterization (1) Selection of sites From among the sites determined to be suitable for site characterization under subsection (b), the Administrator shall select at least 1 site for site characterization as a repository. (2) Preference for co-located repository and storage facility In selecting sites for site characterization as a repository, the Administrator shall give preference and priority to sites determined to be suitable for co-location of a storage facility and a repository. (3) Public hearings Before selecting a site for site characterization, the Administrator shall hold public hearings in the vicinity of the site and at least 1 other location within the State in which the site is located— (A) to inform the public of the proposed site characterization; and (B) to solicit public comments and recommendations with respect to the site characterization plan of the Administrator. (4) Consultation and cooperation agreement (A) Requirement Before selecting a site for site characterization, the Administrator shall enter into a consultation and cooperation agreement, subject to section 401(e), with— (i) the Governor of the State in which the site is located; (ii) the governing body of the affected unit of general local government; and (iii) the governing body of any affected Indian Tribe. (B) Contents The consultation and cooperation agreement shall provide— (i) compensation to the State, any affected units of local government, and any affected Indian Tribes for any potential economic, social, public health and safety, and environmental impacts associated with site characterization