Date:
Thursday, September 8, 2011
NSPE cosponsored a Congressional Research & Development Caucus briefing on small modular nuclear reactors. Speakers included R&D Caucus co-chair Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL-13), Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID-2), Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy Peter Lyons, Nuclear Energy Institute Vice President of Policy Development for Planning and Supplier Programs Richard Myers, and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Vice President of Strategic Affairs Sandra Byrd. NSPE Senior Manager of Government Relations Sarah Ogden attended the event.