Freight is a vital part of America's economy, and I thank Chairman Inhofe, Ranking Member Cardin for holding this important hearing.
I called on the NRC to consider implementing the flat fee structure for routine uranium recovery licensing actions.
I know it seems like a very prolonged period.
Last month, the NRC decided to increase the terms for uranium recovery licenses from 10 years to 20 years.
On Monday I sent a letter to the NRC in an effort to find answers to why this response was so inaccurate.
I wrote to President Obama about my concerns about the sale of the U.S. uranium assets of Uranium One.
The NRC must continuously strive to improve its performance.
The need for timely decisionmaking from the NRC is greater than ever.
The NRC must execute that mission in a fiscally responsible and timely fashion.
I continue to believe that the Commission functions best with all five Commissioners in place.
My final question is in October 2017, the NRC submitted a report to Senate appropriators on the progress made on licensing applications.