NRC

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is mandated by Congress to ensure that the nuclear industry is safe. Instead, the NRC routinely puts the nuclear industry's financial needs ahead of public safety. Beyond Nuclear has called for Congressional investigation of this ineffective lapdog agency that needlessly gambles with American lives to protect nuclear industry profits.

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Entries from June 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017

Monday
Jun262017

Kristine Svinicki confirmed by U.S. Senate to serve as NRC Chairman for next five years

As reported on the website of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

Beyond Nuclear issued a media statement on the day of the June 13th EPW Committee confirmation hearing, which was also delivered to EPW Committee members' offices, as well as other U.S. Senate offices. The statement urged members of the committee and the Senate to oppose all three NRC nominations, including Svinicki's for NRC Chairman.

Thursday
Jun222017

Barrasso: Confirm Kristine Svinicki to Continue Serving as Member of the NRC

As posted on the website of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, by its pro-nuclear power chairman, John Barasso (Republican Senator from Wyoming, a state with a uranium mining industry).

Beyond Nuclear issued a media statement on the day of the June 13th EPW Committee confirmation hearing, which was also delivered to EPW Committee members' offices, as well as other U.S. Senate offices. The statement urged members of the committee and the Senate to oppose all three NRC nominations, including Svinicki's for NRC Chairman.

Tuesday
Jun132017

Senate EPW Committee considers Trump nominations of Svinicki, Caputo, and Wright for NRC Commission

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (Republican-Wyoming, a state with a uranium mining industry), chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), issued an opening statement for the hearing to consider the confirmations of three U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissioners, nominated by Donald J. Trump: Kristine Svinicki; Annie Caputo; and David Wright.

Barrasso also posted this:

"What They Are Saying...Broad Support for EPA and NRC Nominees"

Beyond Nuclear issued a media statement on the day of the confirmation hearing, which was also delivered to EPW Committee members' offices, as well as other U.S. Senate offices. The statement urged members of the committee and the Senate to oppose all three NRC nominations.