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The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Griffith Opening Statement on the Federal Government’s Response to COVID-19

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Health Subcommittee hearing titled “The Federal Response to COVID-19."
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Energy Department discusses FFP Project 101, LLC; Notice of Modification of Procedural Schedule on Feb. 8

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Speaks on House Floor in Favor of H.R. 185

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor during debate on H.R. 185, a bill to end the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for people traveling to the United States.
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Homestretch for Hanford Effluent Treatment Facility Upgrades

News Release: After several years of renovations and upgrades, the Hanford Site’s Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF) is nearly ready for its key role in treating contaminated wastewater from direct-feed low-activity waste (DFLAW) operations.
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Mock-up of Radioactive Capsule Transfer System Takes Shape at Hanford

News Release: EM Richland Operations Office (RL) contractor Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) continues to make significant progress developing the equipment, tools and techniques to safely transfer nearly 2,000 radioactive cesium and strontium capsules from an underwater basin in the Waste Encapsulation and Storage Facility (WESF) to a nearby dry-storage area at the Hanford Site.
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Chair Rodgers: Biden’s Public Health Officials Have Broken People’s Trust

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Health Subcommittee hearing titled “The Federal Response to COVID-19."
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Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Applaud Passage of H.R. 185

News Release: Washington, D.C. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 185, a bill to the End Cruel International Travel COVID Shot Mandate...
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DOE Joins Forces With Waste Management for 2-Day Job Fair

News Release: DOE and industry representatives are collaborating with Waste Management Symposia to conduct a job fair at the Phoenix Convention Center on Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Wednesday, March 1.
Energy

White Joins NNSA Deputy Administrator On South Carolina Listening Tour

News Release: The head of the EM program and the second-ranking official from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) came together late last week for a two-day visit to Savannah River Site (SRS) and the surrounding communities.
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C&T Subcommittee Chair Latta Opening Statement at Legislative Hearing

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s legislative hearing titled “Liftoff: Unleashing Innovation In Satellite Communications Technologies."
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Aspinook Hydro, LLC; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment discussed on Feb. 8 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $74 Million to Advance Enhanced Geothermal Systems

Release: Pilot Projects Will Work to Scale EGS, And Help Provide Renewable Geothermal Energy to over 65 Million American Homes
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Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement on the Federal Government’s Response to COVID-19

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Health Subcommittee hearing titled “The Federal Response to COVID-19."
Energy

Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks on “Unleashing Innovation in Satellite Communications Technologies”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communication and Technology subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Liftoff: Unleashing Innovation in Satellite Communications Technologies."
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First Shipment of Downblended Plutonium for Disposal Departs New SRS Location

News Release: EM recently collaborated with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) at the Savannah River Site (SRS) to successfully complete the first shipment of downblended surplus plutonium for permanent disposal from a new location at the site.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $74 Million to Advance Enhanced Geothermal Systems

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a funding opportunity of up to $74 million for up to seven pilot projects that will test the efficacy and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Directed by the landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the pilot projects...
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Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on Feb. 8 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Brainerd Public Utilities; Notice of Waiver Period for Water Quality Certification Application discussed on Feb. 8 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Viking Gas Transmission Company; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline discussed on Feb. 8 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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