FEDERALhearing transcript

House Subcommittee Hearing on the Role of Nuclear Energy

Original title: HOW THE DOMESTIC NUCLEAR INDUSTRY BOOSTS LOCAL ECONOMIES, CURBS EMISSIONS, AND STRENGTHENS NATIONAL SECURITY

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record for federal lawmakers to gather expert testimony that may influence future legislation regarding nuclear energy subsidies, environmental regulations, and energy infrastructure funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Beaver County residents

The local economy and employment levels in Beaver County are tied to the operations of the nuclear power plant discussed.

Nuclear energy industry

The industry is the subject of federal oversight and potential future policy changes discussed during the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

The House on Energy held a in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, to examine how the domestic nuclear power industry impacts local economies, carbon emissions, and national security. The session featured testimony from energy experts, former government officials, and military leadership.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 3, 2019, in Shippingport, Pennsylvania.
The hearing was conducted by the House Subcommittee on Energy, chaired by Representative Conor Lamb.
The primary focus was the intersection of nuclear energy with local economic stability, emissions reduction, and national security.
Witnesses included experts from the Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Navy, the Electric Power Research Institute, and Carnegie Mellon University.
Local officials, including Beaver County Commissioners Dan Camp and Tony Amadio, were in attendance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather expert testimony on the benefits and challenges of the domestic nuclear energy industry, specifically regarding its impact on local economies, carbon emissions, and national security.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included Dr. Peter Lyons (former DOE/NRC official), Admiral William Fallon (retired U.S. Navy), Tina M. Taylor (Electric Power Research Institute), and Dr. Jay Apt (Carnegie Mellon University).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Local Economic Impact

The decision to hold a field hearing in a specific borough (Shippingport) highlights a shift toward emphasizing the local economic benefits of nuclear plants rather than just national energy policy.

Conor Lamb Beaver County

Connected Entities

personJay Apt“Witness, Professor at Carnegie Mellon University.”Map →

personTina M. Taylor“Witness, Deputy Chief Nuclear Officer at the Electric Power Research Institute.”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Energy“A subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.”Map →

personDan Camp“Beaver County Commissioner.”Map →

personTony Amadio“Beaver County Commissioner.”Map →

personWilliam Fallon“Witness, retired U.S. Navy Admiral.”Map →

personConor Lamb“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania'”Map →

personPeter Lyons“Witness, former DOE Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy and former NRC Commis”Map →

personRob Matzie“Pennsylvania State Representative.”Map →

Sources

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