NWTRB Testimony

Material on this page includes documents related to Board testimony to Congress, Board presentations to other federal entities, and Board comments on draft Congressional legislation. 

Comments to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Comments on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Discussion Draft of Comprehensive Nuclear Waste Legislation released by the Committee on April 25, 2013

Comments to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (pdf – 703KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations

Written Statement of Dr. Rodney C. Ewing, Chair, April 11, 2013

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, Committee on Environment and Public Works 

Written Statement by Dr. Daniel Metlay, Senior Professional Staff; June 7, 2012

Written Statement of Dr. Daniel Metlay (pdf – 82KB) 

Summary of Statement by Dr. Daniel Metlay  (pdf – 45KB)

Presentation to the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future

Presentation of "Experience Gained on the Management and Disposition of High-Activity Waste"  by Dr. B. John Garrick, Chair; November 16, 2010

Presentation to the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future (pdf – 45KB)

Testimony before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, Committee on Energy and Commerce

Written Statement by Dr. B. John Garrick, Chair; July 15, 2008

Written Statement of Dr. B. John Garrick (pdf – 33KB)

Summary of Statement by Dr. B. John Garrick (pdf – 24KB)

Testimony before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Written Statement by Chairman Dr. John Garrick, Chair; May 16, 2006

Board Testimony by Chairman Dr. John Garrick (pdf – 51KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 76KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce and Agency Organization, House Committee on Government Reform

Written Statement by Dr. B. John Garrick, Chair; April 5, 2005

Written Statement by Dr. B. John Garrick (pdf – 57KB)

Congressional Questions on Testimony  (pdf – 104KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf 53KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce and Agency Organization, House Committee on Government Reform

Written Statement by Dr. David Duquette, Board Member; March 25, 2004

Written Statement by Dr. David Duquette (pdf – 45KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 51KB)

Testimony before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Written Statement by Dr. Jared Cohon, Chair; May 23, 2002

Written Statement by Dr. Jared L. Cohon (pdf – 106KB)

Summary Points for Dr. Jared Cohon's statement (pdf – 97KB)

Invitation to Testify from Senator Jeff Bingaman May 8, 2002 (pdf – 111KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality Committee on Energy and Commerce

Written Statement by Dr. Jared Cohon, Chair; April 18, 2002

Written Statement by Dr. Jared L. Cohon (pdf – 105KB)

Summary Points for Dr. Jared Cohon's statement (pdf – 60KB)

Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 137KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony  (pdf –108KB)

Invitation to Testify from Senator Jeff Bingaman March 8, 2002 (pdf – 178KB)

Testimony before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, Committee on Commerce

Written Statement by Dr. Debra Knopman, Board Member; June 23, 2000

Written Statement by Dr. Debra Knopman (pdf – 19KB)

Summary of Statement by Dr Debra Knopman (pdf – 76KB

Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf –277KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 122KB)

Invitation to Testify from Representative Joe Barton (pdf – 114KB)

Presentation before the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Presentation of “Moving Beyond the Yucca Mountain Viability Assessment: Preliminary Views” by Dr. Debra S. Knopman and Dr. Daniel B. Bullen, Board members; March 17, 1999.

Presentation by Dr. Debra S. Knopman and Dr. Daniel B. Bullen (pdf – 26KB)

Board Testimony before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power

Written Statement by Dr. Jared L. Cohon, Chair;  February 10, 1999

Written Statement of Dr. Jared L. Cohon (pdf – 42KB)

Summary Statement by Dr. Jared L. Cohon (pdf – 70KB

Letter from Representative Joe Barton February 17, 1999 (pdf – 149KB)

Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 274KB)

Additional Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 180KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 142KB)

Invitation to Testify from Representative Joe Barton February 3, 1999 (pdf – 142KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, House Committee on Commerce

Written Statement by Dr. Jared L. Cohon, Chair; April 29,1997

Written Statement of Dr. Jared L. Cohon with Attachment (pdf– 228KB)

Testimony before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resource

Written Statement by Dr. Jared Cohon, Chair; February 7, 1997

Written Statement by Dr. Jared L. Cohon; February 7, 1997 (pdf – 59KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 104KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, House Committee on Appropriations

Written Statement by Dr. John E. Cantlon, Chair; March 26, 1996

Written Statement of Dr. John E. Cantlon (pdf – 236KB)

Attachment to Written Statement (pdf – 244KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, House Committee on Commerce

Written Statement by Dr. John E. Cantlon, Chair; June 30, 1995 

Written Statement of Dr. John E. Cantlon (pdf –  229KB)

Letter from representative Dan Schaefer July 5, 1995 (pdf – 227KB)

Rep. Pallone's Questions on Testimony (pdf – 318KB)

Responses to Rep. Pallone’s Questions on Testimony  (pdf – 711KB)

Rep. Markey's Questions on Testimony (pdf – 193KB)

Responses to Rep. Markey's Questions on Testimony (pdf – 254KB)

Invitation to Testify from Representative Dan Schaefer June 27,1995 (pdf – 280KB

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, House Committee on Appropriations

Written Statement by Dr. John E. Cantlon, Chair; March 16, 1995

Written Statement of Dr. John E. Cantlon (pdf – 384KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 166KB)

Testimony before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Written Statement by Dr. John E. Cantlon, Chair; March 2, 1995

Written Statement of Dr. John E. Cantlon (pdf – 346KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Written Statement by Dr. John E. Cantlon, Chair; August 3, 1994

Written Statement of Dr. John E. Cantlon (pdf –195KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Written Statement by Dr. John E. Cantlon, Chair; March 14, 1994

Written Statement of Dr. John E. Cantlon  (pdf – 299KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 233KB)

Presentation to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Presentation of “The Department of Energy’s Program to Manage Civilian Spent Fuel and Defense High-Level Radioactive Waste: Critical Decisions Lie Ahead” by Dr. John E. Cantlon, Chair; March 14, 1994

Presentation and Viewgraphs of Dr. John E. Cantlon (pdf – 404KB

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Written Statement by Dr. Sherwood C. Chu, Board Senior Professional Staff; November 8, 1993

Written Statement of Dr. Sherwood C. Chu (pdf – 136KB)

Invitation to Testify in Field Hearing from Representative Marilyn Lloyd  (pdf –229KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Written Statement by Drs. Dennis L. Price and Ellis D. Verink, Jr., Board members; September 13, 1993

Testimony before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Written Statement by Dr. John E. Cantlon, Chair; August 2, 1993

Written Statement of Dr. John E. Cantlon (pdf – 220KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, House Committee on Energy Commerce, and Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, House Committee on Natural Resources

Written Statement by Dr. John E. Cantlon, Chair; July 1, 1993

Written Statement by Dr. John E. Cantlon  (pdf – 208KB)

Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 361KB)

Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 158KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony (pdf – 385KB)

Invitation to Testify from Representatives Richard Lehman and Philip Sharp; June 15, 1993 (pdf – 185KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, House Committee on Appropriations

Written Statement by Dr. John E. Cantlon, Chair; April 27, 1993

Testimony before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Written Statement by Dr. Don U. Deere, Chair; March 31, 1992

Written Statement of Dr. Don U. Deere  (pdf – 110KB)

Congressional Questions on Testimony  (pdf – 236KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony  (pdf – 220KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, House Committee on Appropriations

Written Statement by Dr. Don U. Deere, Chair; March 9, 1992

Written Statement of Dr. Don E. Deere  (pdf – 133KB)

Responses to Congressional Questions on Testimony  (pdf – 200KB)

Testimony before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Written Statement by Dr. Don U. Deere, Chair; March 21, 1991

Written Statement of Dr. Don U. Deere  (pdf – 111KB)

Invitation to Testify from Senator J. Bennett Johnson; March 11, 1991  (pdf – 101KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, House Committee on Appropriations

Written Statement by Dr. Don U. Deere, Chair; March 7, 1991

Written Statement of Dr. Don U. Deere  (pdf – 170KB)

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Nuclear Regulation, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

Written Statement by Dr. Don U. Deere, Chair; October 2, 1990

Written Statement of Dr. Don U. Deere  (pdf – 193KB)