; (B) explains the position taken by each agency causing the inconsistency or conflict; and (C) provides an analysis, supported by information in the public record, of the factual basis for the inconsistent or conflicting position taken by each agency. (c) Coordination of information and studies (1) Conference As early as practicable after the date on which an applicant submits to the Commission a notification of intent to apply for a license under this part, the Commission, after consultation with each conditioning agency, shall convene a technical conference to address existing information and potential new studies relevant to the development of the record that would support agency decisionmaking. (2) Joint study plan To the extent reasonably practicable, the Commission and the applicable conditioning agencies shall establish, with respect to each project that is the subject of a notification of intent to apply for a license under this part, a joint study plan. (3) Failure to agree If 1 or more agencies are unable to establish or maintain a joint study plan, the applicable agencies shall submit to the public record maintained by the Commission, not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the technical conference under paragraph (1), a statement that— (A) identifies each inconsistency or conflict; (B) explains the position taken by each agency causing the inconsistency or conflict; and (C) provides an analysis, supported by information in the public record, of the factual basis for the inconsistent or conflicting position taken by each agency. (d) Trial-Type hearing For any trial-type hearing conducted under section 4(e)(2) or 18, the Commission— (1) may participate as a party for purposes of advocating the factual analyses of Commission staff relating to any disputed issue of material fact