On September 21, 2012, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint eight individuals to the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (“NWTRB”). The NWTRB was created through the 1987 amendments to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (“NWPA”) and is an independent agency of the federal government.
Appointments
President Obama Nominates Allison Macfarlane to NRC
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On May 24, 2012, President Obama nominated Allison Macfarlane to serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”). Dr. Macfarlane, if confirmed, will replace Chairman Gregory Jaczko as the Chair of the NRC for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2013.
Obama Nominates Svinicki to Second NRC Term
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On May 8, 2012, President Obama nominated Kristine Svinicki (R) to a second five-year term on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”). Svinicki’s current term is set to expire on June 30, and several Republican Members of Congress are asking for a speedy confirmation. However, this nomination may be opposed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).
Senate Confirms DOE Nominees
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On March 29, 2012, the Senate confirmed several Department of Energy (“DOE”) nominees.
Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources Holds Hearing on Norris and Clark Confirmation
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On March 20, 2012, the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources held a hearing to consider the nominations of four individuals: Adam Sieminski, to be the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, Marcilynn Burke to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior, Anthony Clark to be a member of FERC, and John Norris to be a member of FERC.
President Obama Re-Nominates Commissioner John Norris to FERC
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On February 6, 2012, President Obama re-nominated current FERC Commissioner John Norris (D) to serve on the Commission for a five-year term ending June 30, 2017.
President Obama Nominates Tony Clark to FERC
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On January 24, 2012, President Obama submitted to the Senate his nomination of North Dakota Public Service Commission (“ND PSC”) Chairman Tony Clark (R) to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”).
Representative Anthony Weiner Resigns, Leaving a Democratic Seat Open on House Energy and Commerce Committee
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On June 16, 2011, Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) announced his decision to resign his seat from the U.S. House of Representatives. This announcement comes after weeks of scandal and calls for his resignation, including from President Barack Obama. Weiner’s resignation opens up one of 23 Democratic seats on the House…
Upton Selects House Energy Subcommittee Chairs and Vice-Chairs
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On December 15, 2010, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) announced the members who will lead six different subcommittees. Upton also announced that Joe Barton (R-TX) will serve as the Chairman Emeritus for the Committee, and Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee will be Sue Myrick (R-NC).
Upton Named House Energy Chair
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On December 8, 2010, the House Republican Conference ratified Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) as chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The GOP Steering Committee nominated him just one day earlier, beating out Joe Barton (TX), John Shimkus (IL), and Cliff Stearns (FL).