and waste categories to disproportionately affect our coal power. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of Joseph Goffman to be assistant administrator for the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation.Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has previously voiced her strong opposition to Goffmans nomination, including at a May 2022 hearing, a July 2022 business meeting, and in a July 2022 op-ed.Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Capito as delivered.Thank you, Mr. Chairman, thank you.I value our partnership as we consider the nominees. Meredith previously served as a senior advisor to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and as a policy counsel in the EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management. Collier previously held the same position in Senator Capitos personal office.Travis Cone will serve as the committees deputy staff director and will oversee the committee staffs environment team. K.T. by Keturah Hetrick on 02/21/2023. including at a May 2022 hearing, a July 2022 business meeting, and in a July 2022 op-ed. She is a native of Charleston, West Virginia.Katherine Smith will serve as professional staff for the committee. 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. Mitchell previously served as staff assistant in Senator Capitos personal office.Kelley Moore will serve as communications director for the committee and Senator Capitos personal office. Second, another significant event (EPW) Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of Joseph Goffman to guidelines under the Clean Water Act, and the so called Good Neighbor rule will Its because he cares about doing things the right way and listening to the concerns of all who may be impacted by changes to our nations clean air standards. Still, as we begin the 118th Congress, there is no shortage of critical work ahead of us. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works Among the proposals in the legislation are measures to enhance safety precautions for trains carrying hazardous material, like requiring that wheels of trains carrying hazardous materials be scanned for heat every 10 miles; mandating a two-person crew aboard all trains; and increasing the fines that the Department of Transportation can levy against corporations for breaking rules. XML Show entries Search: Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee on Water and Power. We hope that with your input we can make GovTrack more accessible to minority and disadvantaged communities who we may currently struggle to reach. It's not yet clear whether the legislation will have the necessary 60 votes to clear the Senate, but the bipartisan group of co-sponsors suggests it'll have more than a fighting chance. For those participating in and watching todays hearing, it may seem a little like were living the plot of the movie Groundhog Day. S. 2800 (115th): Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, S. 1447 (115th): Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017. released the following statement on becoming Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works during the 117 th Congress. Wyden's dedication to hearing all sides of an issue and looking for common . Nov 13, 2020, President Trump Signs Barrassos Wildlife Conservation Bill into Law The Budget Committee does not have subcommittees. As predicted, that bill has failed in achieving its titular purpose as inflation remains stubbornly high.But then, in my view, it was never really about inflation but about funding partisan priorities. The second show shows that in other The rail industry needs to learn as much as it can from East Palestine, as can the owners of the rail cars.". That will be the substance of my In a recent presentation, The Environment and Public Works Committee led climate and equity investments in the Inflation Reduction Act, S.115 - Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2023, https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/1/s-115-clean-water-allotment-modernization-act-of-2023. regulations, including a proposed Good Neighbor rule that is expected to be S. 810 (115th): A bill to facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes. told The New York Times in an interview not long after that decision, quote, As the staff from the EPA Office of Air and Radiation discuss some of the initial The freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed on Feb. 3 near East Palestine, sending toxic chemicals into the air, soil and creeks in the area. Enterprise. Alan Shaw will appear before the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee during a March 9 hearing. She is an exceptionally bright and dedicated leader and we are beyond grateful for her commitment to serving our nation, said Carper. The Environment and Public Works Committee led climate and equity investments in the Inflation Reduction Act. Oct 5, 2020, What They Are Saying Broad Support for ACE Act as it Passes Congress Stock photos, 360 images, vectors and videos. how those plants are shutting down without adequate replacement power. Prior to working on policy and legislative issues, Courtney practiced law at the Department of Interior, as a litigator at the Department of Justice, and at a global law firm. The derailment has caused concerns for residents as well as increased scrutiny of railway regulations and calls for reform. findings that EPA has made about the effects of the IRA, or Inflation Reduction He regularly publishes his Senate schedule so Arizonans can see who he's meeting and how he's working for our state. Cone previously served as senior policy advisor in Senator Capitos personal office and as staff director to the EPW Committees Clean Air and Nuclear Safety and Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittees. Specifically, he pressed Mr. Goffman about his failure to contact North Dakota regulators after committing to the Senator he would during his last . done a lot of work throughout your course of your career. Save up to 30% when you upgrade to an image pack. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee plans to hold a hearing on the environmental and public health impacts on the local community following the train derailment in East. Zach began his career working for Representative F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis.), Permalink: https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2021/2/capito-announces-committee-staff, The Environment and Public Works Committee led climate and equity investments in the Inflation Reduction Act, https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2021/2/capito-announces-committee-staff. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee marked up its iteration of the bill, outlined here, and it was unanimously approved by the committee. report referenced here, and the EPA ( source) Chair: Sen. Thomas Carper [D-DE] Ranking Member: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito [R-WV] Democrats: 9 Republicans: 9 Independents: 1 But then, in my view, it was never "The bill is as smart as it is necessary," Schumer said. Joe, we thank you for your previous service to our nation and your willingness to serve us again. Oct 1, 2020, Carper Applauds House Passage of Wildlife Conservation Legislation PJM is ringing the alarm about the like the replacement to the Clean Power Plan, the new effluent limitation The hearing has not yet been formally noticed by the committee, but other witnesses are expected. So I'm going to request unanimous by Keturah Hetrick on 02/13/2023 "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.". First, let me speak on Mr. Goffmans experience and qualifications. What proponents have said accurately is that it is designed to have a significant impact on our baseload power resources in this country, especially our coal resources.In a recent presentation, the staff from the EPA Office of Air and Radiation discuss some of the initial findings that EPA has made about the effects of the IRA, or Inflation Reduction Act, on coal power plants moving forward.The EPA staff confirmed that the legislation will drive down the deployment and use of coal and power plants at a significant rate.So the charts behind me, these are charts from the EPA presentation, shows exactly that. Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. And starting in 2019 well be tracking Congresss oversight investigations of the executive branch. Jenkins previously served as a fellow for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). A case successfully led by my home state. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to environmental protection, resource utilization and conservation, and public infrastructure. U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources About Home About Since its creation, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and its predecessors have considered, reported, and overseen some of the most important legislation ever enacted by the United States Congress. S. 1689 (116th): A bill to permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of a State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State in certain circumstances, and for other purposes. 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.". Were looking for feedback from educators about how GovTrack can be used and improved for your classroom. Prior to her time on the committee, Horner served as director and assistant counsel for government affairs at the Portland Cement Association and practiced federal environmental law in Washington, D.C., at Hunton and Williams LLP.Max Hyman will serve as professional staff for the committee where he will be responsible for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), regional economic development, and the General Services Administration (GSA). the Supreme Court established there, I must say I was a bit surprised when you The bulletin is revised in real time during business hours. As we know from our presentation in February of 2022, you've Senate Budget Republicans add judicial-advocacy lobbyist. You and I have talked about this, this leads to job loss, poor health, drug addiction, hopelessness.But the graphs we're looking at only consider the Inflation Reduction Act. Kasowitz Benson Torres senior counsel Senator Joseph I. Lieberman was a featured guest on the EcoRight Speaks podcast with host Chelsea Henderson, former senior policy advisor for the late Senator John Warner and former professional staff to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. And so I think it's important in light of the discussion today. Youre more than a vote, so support GovTrack today with a tip of any amount: Or keep using GovTrack for free! Oregonians know Ron as a senator who listens. EMILYs List is the nation's largest resource dedicated to electing Democratic pro-choice women to office. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. The EPA staff confirmed that the ), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today announced the departure of Mary Frances Repko and welcomed Courtney Taylor as the new Democratic Staff Director of the EPW Committee. Their votes also put the Senate's environment and climate policy into the hands of the worst science-denier in national politics: Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe, who is almost certainly the next. "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. I want to thank Mr. Goffman for Majority Members (11)Minority Members (10)Sanders, Bernard (VT), Chairman Murray, Patty (WA) Casey, Robert P. (PA) Baldwin, Tammy (WI) Murphy, Christopher (CT) Kaine . Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. nation's energy sector, Congress speaks clearly. Horner previously served as majority senior counsel under former EPW Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). elephants hiding in mouse holes. In a statement, a spokesperson for Norfolk Southern said Shaw told the committee "that he . WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. She will be responsible for environmental review, permitting reform and fish and wildlife policy. ", The Norfolk Southern spokesperson said in their statement, of proposed rail legislation, "The rail industry needs to learn as much as we can from East Palestine. And as the Chairman mentioned, a lot has changed. His official schedule is viewable below. Vance, introduced legislation on Wednesday looking to regulate the railroad industry. 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 . Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 - April 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974.A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a representative and senator from California and was the 36th vice president from 1953 to 1961 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.His five years in the White House saw reduction of U.S. involvement in the . by Keturah Hetrick on 02/22/2023. Baldwin, Tammy (D-WI) Committee on Appropriations. During a first round of questions, Ranking Member Capito pressed . Oct 1, 2020, Carper Slams EPA Rollback That Allows Industry to Relax Air Toxic Pollution Controls Senate Budget Republicans add judicial-advocacy lobbyist. If youve visited a bill page on GovTrack.us recently, you may have noticed a new study guide tab located just below the bill title. Office of Air and Radiation. editorial, the PJM opening remarks from the committee hearing. S. 518 (115th): Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act, S. 675 (115th): Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act, S. 826 (115th): Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act, S. 2795 (114th): Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, S. 2816 (114th): Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2016, S. 2848 (114th): Water Resources Development Act of 2016, S. 921 (114th): Delaware River Basin Conservation Act of 2015, S. 1724 (114th): Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2015, S. 2808 (114th): John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2016, S. 659 (114th): Bipartisan Sportsmens Act of 2016, S. 1024 (114th): Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016, S. 1674 (114th): Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act. U.S. 9: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser, S.J.Res. the record. 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. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, questioned Joseph Goffman, nominee to be assistant administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation, during an EPW Committee hearing. Please help us make GovTrack better address the needs of educators by joining our advisory group. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to environmental protection, resource utilization and conservation, and public infrastructure. The third item of concern are the warnings being sounded by the grid operators.We have a reliability problem in this country already. It's not yet clear whether the legislation will have the necessary 60 votes to clear the Senate, but the bipartisan group of co-sponsors suggests it'll have more than a fighting chance. 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). Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works policies like an EGU strategy could lead to energy shortages and blackouts, Oct 2, 2020, Congress Passes Bipartisan Wildlife Conservation Bill including at a, So earlier this week, the Wall McCormick returned to the committee staff in 2020. baseload power resources in this country, especially our coal resources. S. 1857 (115th): A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces. By joining our advisory group, you can help us make GovTrack more useful and engaging to young voters like you. "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. Lightboxes. Refined by: In a statement, a spokesperson for Norfolk Southern said Shaw told the committee "that he . 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 . He also previously served as professional staff to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technologys Subcommittee on Oversight.Andrew Zach will continue to serve as a professional staff for the committee. Oct 26, 2020, Carper, Duckworth and Murray Call on EPA to Implement GAO Recommendations to Improve Drinking Water Safety at Child Care Facilities that this case does not really take anything off the menu that we've been Joe Goffman is committed to fair outcomes even if that process takes longer than many of us who support stronger, commonsense clean air regulations would like. questions through silence or ambiguous grants of authority. Having worked with Mr. Goffman, I know he is well-prepared for this role and look forward to doing my part to advance his nomination without delay. 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. WASHINGTON, D.C. On Wednesday March 1, 2023, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing to consider the nomination of Joseph Goffman to be Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).. Below is the opening statement of Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del. questions. GovTrack.us is not a government website. And so I think it's important in light of the discussion today.So you've been at the administration within the Office of Air and Radiation, and according to the chairman, you've done a lot of work throughout your course of your career.But your last hearing was in May 20[22]. be assistant administrator for the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) For live updates, follow the Senate Employment Office on Twitter @Senate_Jobs . since your last hearing was the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Prior to joining EPA, she served as associate counsel at American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers.Jacob Mitchell will serve as research assistant for the committee and will support the committees infrastructure team. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned Joe Goffman, nominee to be Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), before the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee. The derailment has caused concerns for residents as well as increased scrutiny of railway regulations and calls for reform. Its an open protocol, which means it does not have an owner using the platform fuel generation.. Thank you., Permalink: https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/3/ranking-member-capito-opening-statement-joe-goffman-s-dangerous-regulatory-record-job-killing-agenda, The Environment and Public Works Committee led climate and equity investments in the Inflation Reduction Act, Ranking Member Capito Opening Statement: Joe Goffmans Dangerous Regulatory Record, Job-Killing Agenda, https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/3/ranking-member-capito-opening-statement-joe-goffman-s-dangerous-regulatory-record-job-killing-agenda. ", The Norfolk Southern spokesperson said in their statement, of proposed rail legislation, "The rail industry needs to learn as much as we can from East Palestine. Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito's opening remarks from the committee hearing. That does not happen every day and it bears testament to Joes character and commitment to doing what is right. We have a reliability problem in These regulatory policies will There are no elephants hiding in mouse holes.So given the significance of what the Supreme Court established there, I must say I was a bit surprised when you told The New York Times in an interview not long after that decision, quote, that this case does not really take anything off the menu that we've been focused on.So that concerns me and I'm sure it's no surprise to you that it did, especially that you've given personal call for capacious readings of the Clean Air Act authority before the Supreme Court's ruling and prior defeats in our nation's highest courts.If nothing has changed, does that mean that you intend to continue to interpret the Clean Air Act in these overreaching ways? Clemmons previously served as deputy scheduler in Senator Capitos personal office.Marli Collier will serve as press secretary for the committee. Committee Assignments of the 118th Congress. Thus far he has held more than 680 meetings. Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito focused on.. Really three major 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, and the author of "Green Fraud" Topic: Greta Thunberg protesting the placement of wind turbines . "The bill is as smart as it is necessary," Schumer said. And, dont just take my word for it. Were looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. Oct 30, 2020, Senate Environmental Justice Caucus Co-Founders Honor National Native American Heritage Month this November ), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today announced the departure of Mary Frances Repko and welcomed Courtney Taylor as the new Democratic Staff Director of the EPW Committee. Senate Environment and Public Works ranking member Shelley Moore Capito is telling the nation's top nuclear energy regulator to get its workers back into the office. It is important to note, however, that a diverse array of industry groups also support Joe Goffmans nominationfrom utility organizations like the Edison Electric Institute to biofuel groups like the Renewable Fuels Association.

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