U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has welcomed the Senate’s confirmation of Douglas Weaver as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). With this confirmation, the NRC now returns to its full panel of five commissioners.
Capito stated, “With almost 40 years of experience in the nuclear industry, beginning in the Nuclear Navy, then at the NRC and finally in private industry, Mr. Weaver is well-prepared to support the NRC’s important work as a Commissioner. He fully understands the complexities of the challenges that the Commission is currently facing and is aware of the various avenues available to address those challenges. I look forward to seeing his leadership at the NRC and am encouraged to see the Commission return to its full complement.”
The EPW Committee plays an oversight role regarding federal programs related to environmental quality, natural resources, and infrastructure across the United States according to its official website. The committee also influences policy on environmental regulations and infrastructure maintenance nationwide.
Shelley Moore Capito serves as chair alongside other members such as Kevin Cramer and Cynthia Lummis. The committee operates from Washington D.C.’s Dirksen Senate Office Building where it supports hearings and legislative review on issues like pollution control and public works projects (source).
The confirmation of Weaver comes amid ongoing efforts by congressional committees like EPW to balance conservation priorities with national infrastructure needs.
