Joint Select Task Force on Nuclear Energy Washington NE Task Force

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This afternoon, the Washington State Joint Legislative Task Force will hold a hearing in the Tri-Cities to discuss the potential use of nuclear energy in Washington State. I have listed the agenda (all times Pacific Time Zone) below and wanted to let you know that the hearing will also be live-tweeted by Energy Northwest (@EnergyNorthwest), the ANS-Eastern Washington Local Section (@ANS-EWS) and me (@lscheele).

We expect a strong showing from the nuclear community to highlight the benefits of nuclear energy. We would appreciate any support the social media community might provide.

Please note that the ANS Eastern Washington Section expects to be added to the Local Community Leaders comment section below.

Joint Select Task Force on Nuclear Energy

Draft Agenda

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 – 1:00 P.M.

·        1:00 – 1:30

U. S. Department of Energy Program for Small Modular Reactor Licensing Support

§  Ray Furstenau, Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Dept. of Energy

·        1:30  – 2:00

Nuclear Energy Industry Today and Projected for the Future

§  Paul Genoa, Dir. of Policy Development, Nuclear Energy Institute

·        2:00  – 2:30

Panel: Unsolved Problems with Nuclear Power

§  State Representative Gerry Pollet (46^th Leg. Dist.-Seattle)
§  Charles K. Johnson, Dir. of the Joint Task on Nuclear Power of Oregon and Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility

·        2:30 – 3:00

Challenges & Opportunities for Nuclear Generation in the Region

§  Brent Ridge, V.P., of Corporate Services and CFO, EnergyNW

Overview of New Nuclear Technologies

§  Dale Atkinson, Chief Operating Officer, NuScale

Estimate of Cost of Power from New Nuclear Resources (SMRs and Others)

§  Dale Atkinson, Chief Operating Officer, NuScale

·    3:00 – 3:45

Economic Development Opportunities for the State of Washington: Assembly of Nuclear Components in the TriCities    

§  Gary Petersen, V.P. Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC)
§  Mike Lawrence, Chairman, TRIDEC's Mid-Columbia Energy Initiative

Comments from Local Community Leaders

§  Dawn Alford, Dir., Nuclear Technology Program, Columbia Basin College
§  Keith Moon-Young, Chancellor, Washington State University
§  Ed Brost, General Manager, Franklin PUD
§  B. C. Smith, Business Agent, Washington Building Trades

·        3:45  – 4:15

§  Questions from Task Force Members
§  Next steps – Nuclear Task Force Members
§  Next Meeting
§  Corvallis – NuScale Tour

·     4:15  – 5:00

Public Comments

Best Regards to all!!

Laura Scheele | Senior Public Affairs Analyst
Energy Northwest |( 509-377-4464 (W) |( 219-381-8672 (C)
www.energy-northwest.com

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I should add: they may be live streaming the hearing. The website address for today's hearing is:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/JointCommittees/NEJSTF/Pages/Meetings.aspx

They originally thought that couldn't happen for an off-site meeting, but it looks like the equipment is here and set up.

Best,
Laura Scheele