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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Field Hearing on Energy Emergency Response Capabilities
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2016 U.S. Senate held in Seattle, Washington, to examine the Department of Energy's role in responding to energy-related emergencies. The hearing focused on the resilience of critical energy infrastructure and the findings of the 'Clear Path IV' disaster response exercise.
The hearing established the federal government's oversight of energy infrastructure security and disaster response protocols in the Pacific Northwest, impacting how regional agencies coordinate with the Department of Energy during emergencies.
Who It Affects
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Pacific Northwest residents
The reliability of regional energy infrastructure directly impacts the availability and security of power and fuel services for residents.
U.S. Department of Energy
The agency is responsible for implementing the emergency response protocols and infrastructure reviews discussed in the hearing.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on August 15, 2016, at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington.
- The primary subject was the Department of Energy's functions and capabilities regarding energy-related emergencies and critical infrastructure.
- The hearing included a review of the 'Clear Path IV' energy-focused disaster response exercise conducted in April 2016.
- The committee discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review as a framework for updating energy infrastructure.
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- Witnesses included representatives from the Department of Energy, Washington State Emergency Management, the Port of Seattle, Bonneville Power Administration, F5 Networks, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and Seattle City Light.
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Clear Path IV Exercise
The hearing explicitly links federal policy discussions to the findings of the 'Clear Path IV' disaster exercise conducted earlier in 2016.
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