American Geological InstituteAmerican Geological Institute
Posted: February 5, 1998; Action Completed 2-28-98
The Department of Energy (DOE) is holding a series of hearings this month to solicit input in the development of a draft national energy policy plan known as the "Comprehensive National Energy Strategy." The hearings will be held in Houston TX on February 12th, Davis CA on February 13th; and Washington DC on February 19th (additional information below). These hearings are an opportunity for geoscientists in those areas to communicate their views to DOE leadership. AGI encourages its member societies with an interest in energy issues to consider participating in these forums. We apologize for the short time-frame, but DOE only provided the information this week.
The draft plan is available on the web and can also be obtained by faxing a request to DOE at 202-737-0219 or by contacting the AGI Government Affairs Program.
For those who are not in any of the hearing locations, please consider sending written comments to DOE by fax at 202-737-0219, via the web, or by mail to:
U.S. Department of Energy
Attn: CNES Hearings
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Room 7C-016
Washington, DC 20585
Written comments must be submitted no later than February 27, 1998.
February 12, 1998. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Houston, Texas
George Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Parking available on site.
Hearing Chair -- Elizabeth Moler, Deputy Secretary of Energy
February 13, 1998. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Davis, California
University of California at Davis
Club Room I
Parking available on site.
Hearing Chair -- Ernest Moniz, Under Secretary of Energy
February 19, 1998. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Washington DC
U.S. Department of Energy -- Main Auditorium
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Hearing Chair -- Federico Pena, Secretary of Energy
At each hearing, DOE will offer an overview of the draft plan, then meeting participants will have an opportunity to comment. A registry for participants wishing to speak will open half an hour before the hearing.
"What are the principal roles of government in addressing energy production and use? What activities should the government be pursuing?"
"How can the U.S. ensure that the economic and environmental benefits of energy policies are shared equitably (e.g., among different regions, between low vs. high income and large vs. small consumers)?"
"What important, energy-related issues are unlikely to be addressed by competitive markets? How should the government interact or coordinate with the private sector on energy issues both here and abroad?"
Feedback is also requested on the five basic goals of the "Comprehensive National Energy Strategy":
Goal I.
Improve the efficiency of the energy system - making more productive use of energy
resources to enhance overall economic performance while protecting the environment and
advancing national security.
Goal II.
Ensure against energy disruptions - protecting our economy from external threat of
interrupted supplies or infrastructure failure.
Goal III.
Promote energy production and use in ways that reflect human health and environmental
values - improving our health and local, regional, and global environmental quality.
Goal IV.
Expand future energy choices - pursuing continued progress in science and technology to
provide future generations with a robust portfolio of clean and inexpensive energy sources.
Goal V.
Cooperate internationally on global issues - developing the means to address global
economic, security, and environmental concerns.
Please send any comments or requests for information to the AGI Government Affairs Program at govt@agiweb.org.
Posted February 5, 1998; Last updated March 3, 1998
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