Nuclear Reactor Oversight
The hearing opened with remarks in remembrance of Edward McGaffigan, Jr., the longest serving member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, who died September 2, 2007.
The Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety held a hearing titled, “The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Reactor Oversight Process.” Wi… read more
The Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety held a hearing titled, “The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Reactor Oversight Process.” Witnesses testified about nuclear power plant safety and security, operations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, how government agencies and the energy industry have addressed nuclear incidents at operating plants, and potential construction of new nuclear energy plants in various locations.
The hearing opened with remarks in remembrance of Edward McGaffigan, Jr., the longest serving member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, who died September 2, 2007. close
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