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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."
Energy
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.
Energy
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...

Energy
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.
Energy
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.
Energy
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.

Energy
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."

Energy
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
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.

Energy
Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities discussed on Feb. 8 by Energy Department
The US Energy Department published a three page rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Energy
Many Devils Wash Project in New Mexico Completed
News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) completed a project to remove no longer needed equipment and infrastructure in the Many Devils Wash area at the Shiprock, New Mexico, Disposal Site.
Energy
Legacy Management Representatives Attend Cherokee Nation’s First STEM Fest
News Release: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management (LM) representatives attended STEM Fest 2023 at the Chota Conference Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on the Cherokee Nation. Middle and high school Cherokee Nation students from 14 counties participated in the one-day festival that featured science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) informational stations and STEM education and career-focused activities.
Energy
‘Cream of the Crop’ of DOE Officers: Hicks Wins Award at SRS
News Release: A security police officer with a Savannah River Site (SRS) contractor has received an award that recognizes members of a team equivalent to the Defense Department’s special operations forces, who exhibit exceptional performance and qualities during their training, assignment and support of security assessment activities within the DOE complex.

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."
Energy
Combined Notice of Filings 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.

Energy
Oak Ridge Contractor Expands Employee Health Clinic and Services
News Release: EM cleanup contractor UCOR recently opened a relocated and expanded health clinic, helping provide top care to its employees keeping the Oak Ridge Reservation safe.
Energy
ROUND UP: Chair Rodgers Statements on the State of the Union
News Release: The American people heard from President Biden on Tuesday evening for his State of the Union. Instead of addressing the many crises facing Americans, like inflation, unaffordable energy, his border crisis, and his weakness against China, President Biden doubled down on his wish list for more radical spending and a socialist agenda.

Energy
LM Historian on a Mission to Uncover Secrets from the Past
News Release: When U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Historian Eric Boyle transferred to the DOE Office of Legacy Management (LM) nearly three years ago, he said the Department’s origin story was his favorite part of the agency’s history.

Energy
Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings #1 on Feb. 8
The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Energy
What did Energy Department publish on Feb. 8?
The US Energy Department published a five page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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