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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a revision to the Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for abortion-inducing drugs:
Energy
Manchin Applauds Addition of New Preserve Land at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, applauded the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve’s announcement that 45 acres of preserve land has been added to America’s newest National Park.
Energy
Manchin Hosts Bill Gates to Highlight Mountain State’s Energy Industry History and Role in Ensuring America’s Energy Security
Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed Bill Gates, Founder of Breakthrough Energy.
Energy
Barrasso Applauds House Passage of McMorris Rodgers Bill to Ban SPR Sales to China
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), applauded the House’s passage of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ (R-WA) bill to protect America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) from China. Rep. McMorris Rodgers is chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy
NNSA to conduct aerial radiation assessment survey over Glendale Jan. 15-18
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over Glendale, Arizona, and surrounding areas Sunday, Jan. 15, through Wednesday, Jan. 18, in preparation for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12.
Energy
NNSA and DOE-EM complete first shipment of downblended surplus plutonium transuranic material to WIPP
This shipment marks a milestone as the first shipment to include defense TRU material from NNSA’s Surplus Plutonium Disposition Program.
Energy
Department of Energy issues final rule on Part 810 Civil Penalties
“DOE believes that U.S. companies generally comply with the Part 810 regulation, and this Final Rule does not alter its scope.
Energy
DOE Opens Call for Deployable Solutions to Secure America's Power Grid
Participants in The Cybersecurity Accelerator Program Work to Advance Cyber Innovation, Address Grid Vulnerabilities, and Support the Transition to a Clean Energy Future
Energy
LM DRUM Program Wins Secretarial Honor Award
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) Defense-Related Uranium Mines (DRUM) team was awarded the Secretary of Energy Achievement Award for its outstanding achievements in locating and assessing more than 1,500 mines and working with federal and state partners in safeguarding nearly 400 mines that pose a risk to human health and the environment.
Energy
FUSRAP Site in Upstate New York Sold at Auction
After nearly four decades under federal ownership, the property of LM’s Colonie, New York, Site is back in private hands, as of Jan. 5, 2023.
Energy
Peter O’Konski Retires with 35 Years of Exceptional Service
After 35 years of dedicated federal service, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management (LM) Deputy Director Peter O’Konski has wrapped a diverse federal career.
Energy
FUSRAP Site in Upstate New York Sold at Auction
After nearly four decades under federal ownership, the property of LM’s Colonie, New York, Site is back in private hands, as of Jan. 5, 2023.
Energy
President Biden Names Willie Phillips Acting Chairman
Willie Phillips made the following statement on the announcement that President Biden has named him Acting Chairman of FERC.
Energy
Gene Rodrigues Sworn In As Assistant Secretary for Electricity
Gene Rodrigues was sworn in today by U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm as the Assistant Secretary for Electricity for the Office of Electricity (OE).
Energy
DOE Launches New $50 Million Program to Help Communities Meet Their Clean Energy Goals
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today launched a new up to $50 million program to help communities across the country transition to clean energy systems that are reliable, affordable, equitable, and reflective of local priorities.
Energy
U.S. Department of Energy Announces the Buildings Upgrade Prize
The Buildings Upgrade Prize (Buildings UP) is offering more than $22 million in cash prizes and technical assistance to teams across America with winning ideas to accelerate widespread, equitable energy efficiency and building electrification upgrades.
Energy
DOE Announces Winners of Hydropower Operations Optimization Prize
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the winners of the third and final phase of the Hydropower Operations Optimization (H2Os) Prize.
Energy
Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever Blueprint to Decarbonize America’s Transportation Sector Jan 10
The Biden-Harris Administration today released the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization.
Energy
DOE Opens Call for Deployable Solutions to Secure America's Power Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today announced a call for applications for the second cohort of the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator (CECA) program.
Energy
The Mechanism Of Cosmic Magnetic Fields Explored in the Laboratory
Plasma is matter that is so hot that the electrons are separated from atoms.
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