Japanese officials even consulted several American trade lawyers, who advised that the term could be interpreted as an increase of 15 to 20 percent a year.

"We need more time to study the resolution," he said, adding that it would be handed to technical experts while officials consulted with other governments.

Tribal officials will consult with spearers to decide if and when to resume spearing, Mr. Allen said.

If necessary, the official will consult with a funeral professional whose business is at least 500 miles from the place of the dispute.

A Parks Department spokeswoman said officials would consult with the Fire Department about where to put it.

The reviewing official may consult with other individuals who possess relevant subject matter expertise but were not involved with the dissemination at issue.

Among other things, it would create a comprehensive terrorist database that officials can consult when granting visas.

Finally, officials consulted an NBC replay of the shot that showed clearly where the ball had landed in relation to a drain.

But the officials were already consulting among themselves, and they disqualified the goal by Randy McKay.

And in many of those towns, the same complaint is heard: postal officials consult with few, if any, local people, until after the decision is made.