Tom Carper: “Many disadvantaged communities face significant environmental challenges and have extensive infrastructure needs.”

Public engagement can build trust, it can increase public buy-in, can help resolve issues, can help prevent litigation, and ultimately it can save time and money.

I think that's disgraceful.

I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following member of my staff, Kelly Powers, during the pendency of today, July 25, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Yes. The update to the mission statement does not compel the NRC to update its approach to determining how to set safety standards beyond what is required by current law.