Senate Hearing on EPA and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nominations
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The confirmation of these individuals determines the leadership and policy direction of the EPA and NRC, which oversee national environmental regulations and nuclear safety standards.
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Environmental Protection Agency
The agency is subject to the appointment of four new Assistant Administrators who will lead its divisions.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The commission is subject to the appointment of a new member to its governing body.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on October 4, 2017, before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- The committee considered nominations for four EPA Assistant Administrator positions: Michael Dourson, Matthew Leopold, David Ross, and William Wehrum.
- The committee considered the nomination of Jeffery Baran for a position as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- The hearing included opening statements from Senators John Barrasso, Thomas R. Carper, and James M. Inhofe.
- The hearing included testimony from U.S. Representatives Steve J. Chabot and Neal P. Dunn.
- The document contains extensive written responses from the nominees to follow-up questions submitted by various committee members.
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Why It Matters
The confirmation of these individuals determines the leadership and policy direction of the EPA and NRC, which oversee national environmental regulations and nuclear safety standards.
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High Volume of Post-Hearing Questions
The document contains a significant number of written follow-up questions from committee members to the nominees, indicating a rigorous vetting process.
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