Shelley Moore Capito on Nuclear Energy Future and NRC Commissioner Nomination

Nomination of Douglas Weaver to the NRC

• 📌 The hearing considers the nomination of Douglas Weaver to serve as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
• 💡 Confirming Mr. Weaver will restore the commission to its full complement of five members, enabling the agency to fully execute its mandate.
• 🔑 A full commission is crucial for making important decisions regarding the future of nuclear power generation in the United States.
• 🚀 The NRC plays a vital role in deploying more nuclear energy safely and efficiently, implementing statutory obligations like those in the Advance Act.
• ⚠️ Decisions made by the NRC must be clear, workable, and enduring, without procedural or substantive compromises.

Douglas Weaver's Qualifications

• 🎖️ Mr. Weaver has extensive experience, beginning with nine years of active duty in the nuclear Navy and 12 years in the Navy Reserve, including service during the 9/11 attacks.
• 🏛️ He spent nearly 20 years as an NRC staffer, including as deputy chief of staff for Chairman Dale Klene.
• 🏢 Post-NRC, he worked in the private sector for nuclear supply chain companies, focusing on regulatory compliance.
• ✅ His diverse background in the military, government, and private sector makes him well-qualified for the NRC commissioner role.

Nomination of Lee Beaman to the TVA Board

• ⚡ The committee will also consider the nomination of Lee Beaman to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors.
• 🏞️ The TVA, established in 1933, is a federally owned utility responsible for providing electricity, managing the Tennessee River system, and assisting with economic development.
• 💼 Mr. Beaman brings considerable expertise in business operations, having successfully sold his automotive group and currently serving as Chairman and CEO of Beaman Ventures.
• 🤝 If confirmed, he is expected to uphold TVA's three fundamental responsibilities to the people of the Tennessee Valley.