2016 Congressional Hearing on the 2017 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Budget
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
This hearing established the oversight framework for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's 2017 federal funding, which dictates the agency's capacity to regulate nuclear power plants and radioactive materials nationwide.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The agency's budget and operational priorities for the 2017 fiscal year were subject to congressional review and approval.
Nuclear Power Industry
The NRC's budget determines the resources available for regulatory oversight, licensing, and safety inspections of nuclear facilities.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was a joint session between the Subcommittee on Energy and Power and the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
- The hearing took place on April 20, 2016, in the 114th Congress.
- The primary purpose was to review the Fiscal Year 2017 budget request for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- Stephen G. Burns provided a written statement on behalf of the entire Commission.
- Commissioners Kristine L. Svinicki, William C. Ostendorff, and Jeff Baran participated as witnesses.
- The document includes official opening statements from Representatives John Shimkus, Paul Tonko, and Bobby L. Rush.
- The record includes formal responses to questions submitted by the committee to the NRC following the hearing.
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Why It Matters
This hearing established the oversight framework for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's 2017 federal funding, which dictates the agency's capacity to regulate nuclear power plants and radioactive materials nationwide.
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Post-Hearing Follow-up
The document notes that the NRC provided written answers to submitted questions after the hearing, indicating a formal process for addressing issues that could not be covered during the live session.
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