On the recordMay 16, 2012
Senator Bingaman's CES proposal embodies a number of design features, including the following, that are innovative and reasonably balance the multiple objectives I described earlier.
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congress.govSenator Bingaman's CES proposal embodies a number of design features, including the following, that are innovative and reasonably balance the multiple objectives I described earlier.
Bingaman outlines the innovative features of his Clean Energy Standard proposal.
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We applaud the general thrust. But any consent based approach will enjoy a higher probability of success if Congress removes the Atomic Energy Act's exemptions.
Congress should require the standards for site screening and development criteria be in final form before any sites are considered.
It's a very important issue. I look forward to learning from the witnesses whatever can be done.
Regrettably, we were not as successful as the Blue Ribbon Commission was in reaching a unanimous bipartisan consensus.