Jaczko moves on from NRC

World Nuclear News ^ | 05/21/2012 | World Nuclear News

[sefarkas]

Gregory Jaczko has resigned his chairmanship of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

[sefarkas]

Former staffer for long-time anti-nuke Congressman Edward Markey who promoted him to Senator Harry Reid. Four other current commissioners (Ds and Rs) wrote a joint letter protesting Jaczko's style and approach to regulation.

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Jaczko resigns under GOP pressure

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Excerpt:

The controversial chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Committee has resigned amid a stepped-up investigation by House Republicans.

Chairman Gregory Jaczko’s resignation came two weeks after House government oversight chairman Rep. Darrell Issa suggested that he had lied to the committee in a December hearing called to investigate charges that Jaczko had abused his staff.

“Making false statements to Congress is a serious matter,” said Issa’s May 7 letter to Jaczko.

“The committee has afforded you ample opportunity to clarify your [December] testimony, only to be met with silence… Your failure to respond will be taken into consideration as the Committee evaluates further investigative actions,” the letter said.

Jaczko was appointed chairman of the commission by Obama in 2009, after working as a congressional staffer for Democrats Rep. Ed Markey and Sen. Harry Reid.

The resignation was applauded by Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe, the senior Republican on the Democratic-led Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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The resignation is a setback for anti-nuclear groups, and for Democratic Rep. Ed Markey, who is a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and a prominent advocate for curbs on nuclear power.

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During his time as chairman, Jaczko effectively shut down the nation’s primary waste-storage site at Yucca Mountain, Nev. The underground and secure site is designed to store nuclear waste now stored at may sites around the country.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2012/05/21/jaczko-resigns-under-gop-pressure/#ixzz1vYG3zm6O

Hallelujah! Another BHO wacko GONE! Keep the pressure on, Pubbies. Next!

[AndyJackson]

In a race for most incompetent person holding a senior position in Washington, Jazko was making a strong showing down the home stretch. Sad that he stumbled and fell.

[TheOldLady]

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[WHBates]

For sure this is a good thing. He was a POS. Let’s hope he is replaced at least someone with some basic competence to do the job. He was a political tool of the left.

[WHBates]

For sure this is a good thing. He was a POS. Let’s hope he is replaced at least someone with some basic competence to do the job. He was a political tool of the left.

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