Senator Carper's Chairmanship of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - State of Delaware News State Agencies Social Media Mobile Apps Topics NEWS FEED DNREC Supports 2023 Youth Environmental Summit for Delaware High School Students on March 2 Date Posted: February 17, 2023 I also spent one year as a Fellow on the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee staff, working on legislative issues and executive branch oversight. They cite a report Street [Journal] editorial board, So I'm going to request unanimous And so I think it's important in light of the discussion today. If you can, please take a few minutes to help us improve GovTrack for users like you. Baldwin, Tammy (D-WI) Committee on Appropriations. Barrett has previously served as staff director to the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committees Subcommittee on Highways and Transit under former Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) and Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-Mo.) He has also previously served as legislative director to Representative Andy Barr (R-Ky.) and as a legislative assistant to Representative Hal Rogers (R-Ky.).Will Dixon will serve as research assistant for the committee and will support the committees environment team. These regulatory policies will Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw speaks to reporters, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, near the site where a freight train derailed Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio. findings that EPA has made about the effects of the IRA, or Inflation Reduction Oct 30, 2020, Barrasso Praises Trump Administrations Final Rule to Delist the Gray Wolf in the Lower 48 States 11: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty, S.J.Res. Oct 22, 2020, Carper, Van Hollen, Feinstein Lead Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Stop Rollback of Protections for Migratory Birds the Supreme Court established there, I must say I was a bit surprised when you Signed into law by President Biden in November 2021, this historic bipartisan achievement is a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation's infrastructure and a testament to the strong work that is still possible when we put politics aside to do what is best for our country. And thank you for being here.We have some new members on our committee as you see who haven't had a chance to face to face with you, Mr. Goffman. "We owe every American the peace of mind that their community is protected from a catastrophe of this kind. And it's going to be gravely exacerbated by policies that drive away critical baseload energy resources like coal and natural gas.These regulatory policies will likely render unachievable the administration's goal to electrify certain industries that currently do not depend on the grid such as automobiles or gas ranges as grid operators struggle to fill current, nevermind future, demand.So earlier this week, the Wall Street [Journal] editorial board wrote about the types of policies that are driving power plant retirement, and how those plants are shutting down without adequate replacement power.They cite a report released last week, excuse me, by PJM, which serves more than 65 million people across 13 states including the District of Columbia where we are and also the state of West Virginia where I live.PJM is ringing the alarm about the effects that retirement will have and how most power plant retirements are policy driven.This is a quote from their report, policies like an EGU strategy could lead to energy shortages and blackouts, as the Journal observed, quote, he steep costs of complying with EPA agency regulations, including a proposed Good Neighbor rule that is expected to be finalized next month, will force the shuttering of 10,500 megawatts of fossil fuel generation.So I'm going to request unanimous consent that the editorial, the PJM report referenced here, and the EPA presentation, which I have here, I have the presentation here, be put into the record.That will be the substance of my questions. Well be in touch. Youve cast your vote. K.T. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources . Previously, she served as the Policy Director of the Ecosystems Program at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). (R-W.Va.) has previously voiced her strong opposition to Goffmans nomination, committee as you see who haven't had a chance to face to face with you, Mr. To translate what these charts mean in real-world terms your agency's predicting the IRA itself will drive significant decreases in coal usage.For West Virginia, what that means is further hits to communities devastated by policies that were previously put in place. decreases in coal usage. This incident requires a broad industry response, and we will also work with the owners of the rail cars on the integrity and safety of the equipment we use.". So given the significance of what Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. As minority chief counsel with the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and, before that, as majority chief counsel with the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Leggett was responsible for overseeing committee staff in the creation of legislation, policy negotiations, preparing for hearings, coordinating media strategies . A man takes photos as a black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, during a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern train, Feb. 6, 2023. "Through this legislation, Congress has a real opportunity to ensure that what happened in East Palestine will never happen again," Vance said in a statement. Visit us on Instagram, It would be the second place in D.C. that Donald Trump didnt visit, along with First Lady Melania Trumps separate White House bedroom. He regularly publishes his Senate schedule so Arizonans can see who he's meeting and how he's working for our state. Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito the staff from the EPA Office of Air and Radiation discuss some of the initial The American Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Act is bipartisan legislation authored by EPW Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.) So earlier this week, the Wall There are 18 bills referred to this committee: Committee press statements from ProPublica Represent: Carper Introduces Legislation to Address Disparities in Federal Transportation Infrastructure Investments for Native American Communities And although we're not always voting the same way, it's certainly, I take this seriously, the processing of the nominations.I want to thank Mr. Goffman for coming before us again today. So you've been at the administration Court's ruling and prior defeats in our nation's highest courts. Even the United Mine Workers of America, our nations largest union of coal miners, have voiced their support for Mr. Goffmans nomination to lead the Office of Air and Radiation. You and I have talked about this, this leads to job loss, poor WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works Mastodon is an alternative social media platform. Oct 27, 2020, Carper Tours Natural Barriers Protecting Communities from Coastal Erosion, Flooding and Preserving Habitat for Critical Species Because of the IRA, not only were more coal Finally, Joe Goffmans nomination has the support of some of our nations largest labor unions, including the AFL-CIO and the United Steel Workers. Available for both RF and RM licensing. further hit coal plants in our industrial heartland. And although we're not always voting the same way, it's After nearly 30 years working in the House and Senate, including 6 years with Carpers team on the EPW Committee, Mary Frances Repko is departing Congress. Why is that the case? McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'" Topic: COVID origins, Russia-Ukraine, CPAC Marc Morano, Former Senior Staff Member of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, publisher of ClimateDepot.com, a 20[22]. versus the EPA. About the Chairman. mean that you intend to continue to interpret the Clean Air Act in these Joe, we thank you for your previous service to our nation and your willingness to serve us again. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, & Regulatory Oversight "Examining the Impact of Plastic Use and Identifying Solutions for Reducing Plastic Waste" Bakers previous experience includes work at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) where she served as a senior policy advisor to former Secretary Elaine Chao and as a Special Assistant for Policy, Government, and Public Affairs at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has previously voiced her strong opposition to Goffman’s nomination, including at a . This incident requires a broad industry response, and we will also work with the owners of the rail cars on the integrity and safety of the equipment we use.". illegal overreach of EPAs authority. Nov 15, 2020, Carper Celebrates America Recycles Day Lightboxes. She is also a former legislative assistant to Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio).Murphie Barrett will serve as the committees senior policy advisor for infrastructure and economic development and will oversee the committee staffs infrastructure team. A member of the Republican Party, he is the longest serving U.S. senator from Oklahoma.He served in various elected offices in the state of Oklahoma for nearly sixty years, between 1966 and 2023. U.S. Senate: Hearings & Meetings Hearings & Meetings Displayed below are brief descriptions of each committee meeting and hearing scheduled to take place today, and on days thereafter. Kramer was previously senior policy counsel in the Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and was formerly an assistant attorney general in the Wisconsin Department of Justice Environmental Protection Unit.Kayla McMurry will serve as counsel for the committee where she will be responsible for issues relating to clean air. 20 and 40the red line with the IRA is noticeably lower. legislation will drive down the deployment and use of coal and power plants at by Keturah Hetrick on 02/22/2023. Tomlinson previously practice law at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia. Obtenez des photos d'actualit haute rsolution de qualit sur Getty Images Thus far he has held more than 680 meetings. Previously, Zach served as senior professional staff to the House Committee on Energy and Commerces Subcommittee on Environment and the Subcommittee on Energy; as professional staff to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technologys Subcommittee on Energy; and as professional staff to the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. Senator Kelly is committed to transparency and accountability in government. Now what? "And I especially want to hear why Norfolk Southern, after seeing a record $3.3 billion in profits last year, prioritized billions in stock buybacks instead of putting that money towards safety and towards their workers.". ), as prepared for delivery: We have gathered here today for a second time to consider Joe Goffmans nomination to serve as the Environmental Protection Agencys Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation. S. 2461 (115th): Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2018, S. 593 (115th): Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, S. 1537 (115th): Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act.