The Greens say there is an opportunity for the community to have its say about a possible radioactive waste dump in the Northern Territory.

The Federal Government is waiting for a report on the suitability of three sites in the Territory for a dump.

The Greens have introduced a bill into Federal Parliament to overturn legislation forcing a dump on the Territory and the bill has now been referred to a committee of inquiry.

Western Australian Greens Senator Scott Ludlam says if there is enough interest it may come to the Territory to consult first-hand.

"If we get a large number of submissions from Territory communities, it makes a much more compelling case that the committee will want to visit Alice Springs and/or Darwin," he said.

"So it's over to the community of the Territory now and ... if we get a lot of interest in this bill then I think it's more likely that the committee will visit."

Senator Ludlam says it will soon ask for submissions from the community.

"Very shortly that committee will be calling for submissions and they can come from community groups, they can come from individuals, they can come from the Northern Territory Government or various Government departments," he said.

"So it's a foot in the door for community consultations and gathering community views about radioactive waste."