Despite the controversy, the DOE has opened the report for public comment, inviting feedback from stakeholders across academia, industry, and government.
Others have voiced concern that the administration’s emphasis on permitting reform and energy expansion could ultimately prioritize industry growth over ecosystem health.
“Paige did a great job as Associate CFO in the first administration,” said former EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “She has the experience and knowledge the agency needs.”
Both pilot programs are central to the administration’s nuclear strategy, which positions next-generation reactors as key assets in national security and energy independence.
“Due to the anti backsliding provision in the Safe Drinking Water Act, it is illegal for EPA to arbitrarily decide to repeal or weaken existing drinking water standards.”