Frank Lautenberg: “We need to pass a supplemental appropriations bill this year.”

Thank you for scheduling this hearing to consider the re-nomination of Dr. Allison Macfarlane to be Chairwoman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

I am deeply concerned that recent cuts to the IRS budget are jeopardizing its ability to carry out this vital mission.

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

We must meet this challenge with our full commitment.