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2006
Special Committee on Nuclear Power
Legislative Council website
Documents
Membership List
Scope
The special committee is directed to study the role of nuclear power in Wisconsin's energy future, and to develop legislation that implements the recommended role, including, as appropriate, any modifications in the state's nuclear power moratorium.
September 14, 2006 Meeting [
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Presentation, by Jonathon Foley, Professor, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science and the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, UW-Madison (September 14, 2006)
Memo, from Eric Callisto, Executive Assistant to the Chairperson, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, regarding follow-up questions (October 8, 2006)
Nuclear Power: Outlook for New U.S. Reactors, CRS Report for Congress, by Larry Parker and Mark Holt (May 31, 2006), Congressional Research Service Order Code RL 33442.
Nuclear Energy Policy, CRS Report for Congress, by Mark Holt (July 20, 2006), Congressional Research Service Order Code RL 33558
Remarks, of John W. Rowe, Chairman, President, and CEO, Exelon Corporation (September 14, 2006)
Letter and Enclosures, from Representative Mark Honadel (September 14, 2006)
CSG Resolution on Permanent Disposal of Nuclear Waste
Article, from Environment & Climate News RE: Texas nuclear plants
Presentation, Simulation of Nuclear Power and Electric Power Alternatives in Wisconsin, Paul Meier, Director, UW Energy Institute (September 14, 2006)
Presentation by Eric J. Callisto, Executive Assistant to the Chairperson, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (September 14, 2006)
Committee Work Plan
September 29, 2006 Meeting & Tour at Point Beach Nuclear Generating Plant [
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Notice of the September 29, 2006 Meeting and Tour at Point Beach Nuclear Generating Plant
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Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues, by Carl Behrens (January 20, 2006), CRS Order Code IB910091
Presentation, by Jeremi Suri, Professor of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (September 29, 2006)
Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal, by Mark Holt (February 24, 2006), CRS Order Code IB92059
Nuclear Power Plants: Vulnerability to Terrorist Attack, by Carl Behrens and Mark Holt (August 9, 2005, CRS Order Code RS21131
Presentation, by Lake Barrett, Principal, L. Barrett Consulting (September 29, 2006)
Presentation, by Michael Corradini, Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics (September 25, 2006)
Presentation, by David Lochbaum, Union of Concerned Scientists (September 29, 2006)
Map to Point Beach Energy Center
Presentation, by Vicki Bier, Professor of Industrial Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (September 29, 2006)
November 15, 2006 Meeting [
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Presentation, by Julio Freidman, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (November 15, 2006)
Presentation, by Tom Hewson, Principal, Energy Ventures Analysis, Inc. (November 15, 2006)
Notes, on Yucca Mountain, provided by Steve Frishman
Presentation, by Christopher Paine, Natural Resources Defense Council (November 15, 2006)
Memo, from Eric Callisto, Executive Assistant to the Chairperson, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, regarding follow-up questions (October 8, 2006)
Presentation, by Eric Knox, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. Department of Energy (November 15, 2006)
U.S. Coal: A Primer on the Major Issues, by Marc Humphries (March 25, 2003) CRS RL31819
Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal, by Mark Holt (updated September 19, 2006) CRS Order Code RL33461
Renewable Energy Policy: Tax Credit, Budget, and Regulatory Issues, by Fred Sissine (July 28, 2006) CRS RL33588
Energy Efficiency Policy: Budget, Electricity Conservation, and Fuel Conservation Issues, by Fred Sissine (August 8, 2006) CRS RL33599
Presentation, by Steve Frishman, Agency for Nuclear Projects, Office of the Governor, State of Nevada (November 15, 2006)
Brochure, by UniStar Nuclear (undated), distributed at the request of Public Member John Orth
Memo No. 1, Key Wisconsin Laws and Programs Relevant to the Work of the Committee (November 8, 2006)
Presentation, by Mike Messenger, Conservation Bureau, Ontario Energy Authority (November 15, 2006)
December 5, 2006 Yucca Mountain Tour [
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Notice of December 5, 2006 Yucca Mountain Tour
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Memo, Nevada Tour Plans, from David Lovell, Legislative Council, to Members of the Special Committee (September 22, 2006)
Description of Yucca MountainTour
Travel Reimbursement Form, from the Council of State Governments. (Note that the contact phone number on the form is incorrect; it should be: 920-458-5910.)
Notes on Yucca Mountain, provided by Steve Frishman
Presentation, by Eric Knox, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. Department of Energy (November 15, 2006)
Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal, by Mark Holt (updated September 19, 2006) CRS Order Code RL33461
Presentation, by Steve Frishman, Agency for Nuclear Projects, Office of the Governor, State of Nevada (November 15, 2006)
Yucca Mountain Travel Information (for committee members only)
Yucca Mountain Access Information Form (for all tour participants)
December 14, 2006 Meeting [
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Memorandum, Plans for the Special Committee's December 14, 2006 Meeting, from David L. Lovell, Senior Analyst, and John Stolzenberg, Staff Scientist (November 20, 2006)
Presentation, by Lisa Janairo, Council of State Governments Midwestern Office
Presentation, by Jay Jones, Physical Scientist, Office of Logistics Management, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management
Presentation, by Paul Schmidt, Chief, Radiation Protection Section, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
Suggested principles for policy changes on nuclear power, submitted by Public Member Michael Corradini (November 20, 2006)
Memo No. 2, State Laws Limiting Construction of New Nuclear Power Plants (November 29, 2006)
Memo No. 3, Overview of Presentations to the Special Committee (December 13, 2006)
January 26, 2007 Meeting [CANCELED]
Memo, Preparations for the Committee's January 26, 2007 Meeting, from David L. Lovell, Senior Analyst, and John Stolzenberg, Staff Scientist (December 21, 2006)
January 29, 2007 Meeting [
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WLC: 0058/1, relating to repeal of the limits on the construction of nuclear power plants
WLC: 0059/1, relating to calling upon the United States congress and president of the United States to speed implementation of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982
WLC: 0060/1, relating to requiring the public service commission to advocate on matters related to the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and transuranic waste and the Yucca Mountain Repository
WLC: 0061/1, relating to requiring the public service commission to investigate future electric supplies after the operating licenses of nuclear power plants in the state expire
WLC: 0062/1, relating to requiring the public service commission to study a carbon free resources portfolio standard
WLC: 0069/1, an amendment to WLC: 0062/1
WLC: 0070/1, an amendment to WLC: 0061/1
Memo, Preparations for the Committee's January 26, 2007 Meeting, from David L. Lovell, Senior Analyst, and John Stolzenberg, Staff Scientist (December 21, 2006)
Letter, to Chair Montgomery, from Public Member Charlie Higley (January 10, 2007)
Letter to David Lovell from Melanie Ramey, President, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI), Marilyn Slautterback, Chair, LWVWI, Electric Energy Study Committee, and Caryl Terrell, Consultant to LWVWI, Electric Energy Study (January 26, 2007)
Handout, Proposed Legislation to Stimulate the Growth of Carbon Free Resources to Meet Electricity Demand in Wisconsin, submitted by Mike Messenger, Conservation Bureau, Ontario Energy Bureau (January 24, 2007)
Memorandum, Preparations for the Special Committee's January 29, 2007 Meeting, from Public Member Mike Corradini (January 20, 2007)
Motion, for consideration at the committee’s January 29, 2007 meeting, submitted by Public Member Mike Corradini (undated)
Letter, to Committee Members and Chair Montgomery, from Committee Member Representative Mark Honadel (undated)
Comments, on the Principles Drafted by the Legislative Council Study Committee on Nuclear Power and on the Scope of the Committee's Study, submitted by Public Member Katie Nekola (January 10, 2007)
Recommendations to the Joint Legislative Council (May 10, 2007)
LRB-2129/1, relating to repeal of the limits on the construction of nuclear power plants
LRB-2130/1, relating to requiring the PSC to investigate future electric supplies after the operating licenses of nuclear power plants in the state expire
LRB-2131/1, relating to requiring the PSC to advocate on matters related to the centralized interim storage of, and any license application for a federal repository for, high-level radioactive waste and transuranic waste, and requiring nuclear power plant owners and operators to provide information required by the PSC
Proposed Report to the Legislature 2007-07, Special Committee on Nuclear Power (March 5, 2007)
Letter to Congressional Delegation (March 5, 2007)
Response from Senator Herb Kohl (April 15, 2007)
Response from Representative Thomas Petri (6th District, Wisconsin)
Response from Representative F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (5th District, Wisconsin)
Letter to Senator Jeff Plale, Chair, Senate Committee on Commerce, Utilities and Rail (March 5, 2007)
Report to the Legislature
Report to the Legislature 2007-07, Special Committee on Nuclear Power (March 5, 2007)
2007 Assembly Bill 346
2007 Assembly Bill 347
2007 Assembly Bill 348