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| Welcoming Energy Secretary Wright to Central Washington |
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This week, I hosted U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright in the Tri-Cities to show how much Central Washington contributes to reliable, affordable, American energy.
After several visits to some of our most important energy projects, the Secretary has seen firsthand how our region is leading the nation in both innovation and development.
This Administration understands the role PNNL plays in the future of our nation's energy capabilities, that our Lower Snake River dams are the shining example of hydropower in our vast energy portfolio, and that Hanford is delivering on the government’s commitment to clean up the site.
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| Scientific Innovation at PNNL |
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At PNNL, Secretary Wright heard from leaders and scientists on how the lab is supporting developing energy technologies and commissioned new technology to advance the mission of the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research program.
The Secretary explained how our National Labs are "crown jewels" of the scientific community and that PNNL is a world-class institution.
While at PNNL, Secretary Wright discussed President Trumps' recent Executive Order launching the Genesis Mission, a new national effort to use artificial intelligence to transform how scientific research is conducted and accelerate the speed of scientific discovery. U.S. National Labs will be a key piece of the mission.
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| Supporting the Hanford Mission |
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At Hanford, the Secretary saw for the first time the Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, also known as the Vit Plant.
In October, the plant successfully converted the first batch of radioactive and chemical waste into glass through the vitrification process.
The plant will process and stabilize much of the 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste currently stored in underground tanks at the Hanford site. When fully operational, the plant will process an average of 5,300 gallons of tank waste per day. |
| Reviewing the Horse Heaven Hills Wind Farm |
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On Monday, I sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) Bryan Bedford requesting a re-examination of a previous determination on the Horse Heaven Hill Wind Project's potential hazardous impact on airspace in the region.
I share the concerns of the residents in the Tri-Cities with the proposed wind project, and unfortunately, former Governor Jay Inslee ignored these potential impacts to air operations and stakeholder concerns when he expediently permitted this project.
There remains a great deal of concern about its impact on safe and reliable air operations.
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| Modernizing Our Urban Canals |
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Urban canal maintenance is an issue across the country, but especially in Grant County, Washington.
The Bureau of Reclamation’s canals are in dire need of repairs, and the surrounding communities who rely on them would be at risk if they were to fail.
On Tuesday, I introduced the Urban Canal Modernization Act alongside Rep. Mike Simpson from Idaho to give local authorities additional resources to manage these critical pieces of infrastructure while protecting the people and property around canals of concern.
This legislation allows the Bureau of Reclamation to authorize a 35 percent non-reimbursable cost share to help repair and rehabilitate urban canals through areas that would cause significant property damage or possible loss of life if the canal were to fail.
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| Update from the Washington State National Guard |
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This week, I had the chance to hear from General Welsh--Commander of the Washington State National Guard--and his team who gave a thorough update on the Guard's missions in the state.
Our Guardsmen are working hard to combat everything from cyber security threats to wildfires, and I thank them for their service.
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Rep. Newhouse urges FAA to review Benton County wind farm project
By Mark Rattner
Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) has called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to revisit its assessment of the Horse Heaven Hills Wind Project, southwest of Kennewick... read more.
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Newhouse Rolls Out Bipartisan SAWMILL Act
By Glenn Vaagen
On Monday, Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse introduced the Supporting American Wood and Mill Infrastructure with Loans for Longevity Act, better known as the SAWMILL Act. Newhouse said the bi-partisan legislation, introduced with Alabama Democrat Terri Sewell, aims to permanently reauthorize... read more.
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