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The purpose of this hearing is to examine opportunities and challenges associated with advanced nuclear reactor commercialization.

Full committee hearing.

Witnesses:

• Ryan Peay, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Resource Sustainability, Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, U.S. Department of Energy
• Dr. Jef Caers, Professor of Earth & Planetary Science and Director of Stanford Mineral-X, Stanford University
• Drew Horn, Chief Executive Officer, GreenMet
• Dr. Dustin Mulvaney, Professor of Environmental Studies, San Jose State University
• Thomas E. Baroody, President & Chief Executive Officer, K-Technologies, Inc.

On Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill:

• H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), “Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act” or the “EXPLORE Act”.

Chairman Westerman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Grijalva (D-AZ) will introduce the bipartisan “Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act” during the week of November 27th.

Hearing memo

Witnesses:

• Chris French, Deputy Chief of the National Forest System, U.S. Forest Service
• Michael T. Reynolds, Deputy Director for Congressional and External Relations, National Park Service
• Jessica Wahl Turner, President, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
• Katherine Andrews, Director – Office of Outdoor Recreation, Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism
• Sasha DiGiulian, Professional Rock Climber, Boulder, Colorado
• Luis Benitez, Chief Impact Officer, Trust for Public Land [Minority Witness]

Overview schedule of COP 28 at Expo City Dubai. Dubai (Gulf Standard Time) is 9 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP 28 will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

• Twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28)
• Eighteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 18)
• Fifth session of the Conference of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA 5)
• Fifty-ninth session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 59)
• Fifty-ninth session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 59)

Day One Schedule:

• Opening Ceremony
• Opening COP/CMP/CM
• Opening SBSTA/SBI

Mandated events:

• RM Technical Event (p.m.)
• RM Technical Event-private sector (p.m.)

On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will hold a joint oversight hearing titled “Examining the Biden Administration’s Offshore Wind Development Policy.”

The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a hearing entitled “Getting on the Right Track: Navigating the Future of Intercity Passenger Rail in America” at 11:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in 2167 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 10:15 a.m., in 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill:

• H.R. 6285 (Rep. Stauber), “Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023”, to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program

Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee hearing titled “America Leads the Way: Our History as the Global Leader Reducing Emissions”

Chair Bill Johnson (R-Ohio)

“America has led the world in reducing emissions without sacrificing innovation, economic development, or our national security. We’ve done more than any other country in the world to promote freedom, raise the standard of living, and fight poverty, while also maintaining some of the best environmental and labor standards in the world. This is a legacy worth preserving and building upon. The best way to achieve this is by ensuring a strong energy mix that lowers energy costs for people, creates jobs, encourages innovation, and secures our supply chains.”

On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, the Committee on Homeland Security will hold a hearing entitled, “The High North: How U.S. Arctic Strategy Impacts Homeland Security.”

In commemoration of Native American Heritage Month, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and other House members will hold a roundtable titled, “Strengthening Historic and Cultural Preservation” on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.

Historic and cultural preservation is a central part of telling America’s story; the places we choose to protect reflect the country’s values. For generations, however, historically underserved communities, including tribal communities, have been left out of historic preservation efforts. In addition, climate change poses new, ever-increasing threats to our historic and cultural resources. Moving forward, we must ensure that preservation efforts are fully resourced to adequately protect the diverse historic and cultural legacy of all Americans.

Expert panelists at the roundtable will discuss these issues and how Congress can better support and improve historic and cultural preservation.

MEMBERS:

• House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)
• Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Ranking Member Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.)
• Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.)
• Committee Vice Ranking Member Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.)
• Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.)
• Other Members to be announced.

PANELISTS:

• Sara C. Bronin, Chair, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C.
• Shaw Sprague, Vice President for Government Relations, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C.
• Reno Keoni Franklin, Chairman, Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria, National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, Washington, D.C.
• Dr. Shasta Gaughen, Chair, National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, and Environmental Director and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Pala Band of Mission Indians, National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, Washington, D.C.
• Erik Hein, Executive Director, National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, Washington, D.C.

In-person: Capitol Visitor Center, Room CVC 217, Washington, DC

Media interested in attending the roundtable in person should RSVP to [email protected]. Interviews with Ranking Member Grijalva and panelists may be available upon request.