Domenici Statement on the Death of Senator Craig Thomas
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Senator Craig Thomas of Wyoming: “Craig Thomas was a cowboy, a Marine, a Senator, and a devoted father and husband. He was a quiet, unassuming man […]
The Week Ahead (June 4-8)
On Tuesday, June 5, the full committee will hear testimony on the preparedness of the Federal land management agencies for the 2007 wildfire season, and on recent reports on the agencies’ efforts to contain the costs of wildfire management activities. Witnesses include The Honorable Mark Rey, undersecretary for natural resources and the environment, […]
Domenici Statement on White House Global Climate Change Initiative
LAS VEGAS, NM – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Bush’s announcement of a new global climate change initiative: “It is good to see the President has proposed to take the lead on initiating global climate change […]
Domenici Statement on Gulf of Mexico Oil Forecasts
TAOS, NM – U.S Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement regarding two forecasts issued by the Minerals Management Service (MMS) on the status of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico: “Two recent reports by the Minerals Management […]
An Outstanding Show of Support for RPS
Chairman Bingaman today welcomed a letter from a large, diverse group of supporters who are urging Congress to pass a national renewable portfolio standard (RPS) this year. It was signed by nearly 200 corporations, trade associations, unions, faith-based organizations and environmental groups, including big names such as GE, Google, the United Steelworkers, Union of Concerned […]
Bingaman on Coal Gasification
“Thank you all for coming here to give us your thoughts on coal gasification technology and how it may be used to meet our needs both for energy security and reducing our contribution to global warming. Although the fundamental technology we are talking about today has been around for many decades, relatively recent developments in […]
Domenici: Development of Coal-to Liquids Technology Important for U.S. Energy Security
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today said that development of coal-to-liquids technology is essential for strengthening U.S. energy security over the coming years. At an Energy Committee hearing to receive testimony from experts on coal-to-liquids, Domenici reiterated his belief that all […]
Domenici & Craig Re-introduce Bill to Find a “Nu-Way” on Yucca Mountain
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today introduced legislation that will allow the Department of Energy to proceed expeditiously in licensing and developing the Yucca Mountain repository. Domenici, along with Senator Larry Craig (R-Id.), and 9 other cosponsors today introduced […]
Senate ENR Reports Two Nominations, 26 Bills
In a business meeting, Senate Energy Committee today reported the nominations of Joseph Kelliher to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Lyle Laverty to be Assistant Secretary of Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior. In other action, the committee reported 26 public lands, forests, parks and […]
Domenici Applauds Cooperation Between U.S. and China on Nuclear Reactor
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, commended the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) approval of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on nuclear safety with the People’s Republic of China. The MOC will establish a dual U.S./China Steering Committee to oversee the cooperation and safety of the […]