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The article presents information on energy supply and use in the U.S. Topics discussed include the changes in the U.S. energy system since the start of the 21st century, the overall energy consumption in the country since 2000, the challenges facing the electric power industry in the country, and a growth in renewable energy consumption between 2000 and 2022.

The article focuses on the potential impacts of offshore wind energy on the marine ecosystem, with stakeholders expressing concerns about adverse effects such as habitat alterations and disturbance of migration paths. Topics discussed include environmental impact assessment under NEPA, federal agencies' roles in permitting offshore wind projects, and congressional concerns regarding the balance between climate change mitigation benefits and immediate environmental impacts.

The article focuses on building codes, standards and regulations, outlining their purpose in ensuring public safety during construction and occupancy. It discusses the adoption and enforcement of these codes by state, local, tribal and territorial entities, highlighting recent disasters as catalysts for interest in more efficient and resilient codes to prevent loss and protect people.

The article focuses on the development of offshore wind energy in the U.S. and its potential as a renewable energy resource. Topics include the Biden Administration's goals to deploy significant offshore wind energy capacity, the progress of various offshore wind projects in state and federal waters, and the debates and issues in Congress regarding the promotion of offshore wind energy development, including concerns related to environmental impacts, infrastructure, and revenue sharing.

The article addresses questions related to infrastructure codes, standards, and regulations, emphasizing the importance of ensuring safe and efficient operation, environmental protection, and resilience in infrastructure systems. It explains that infrastructure encompasses various physical networks providing community services, and federal agencies, along with nonfederal organizations, play roles in developing and enforcing codes and standards for different types of infrastructure.

The article discusses building codes, standards, and regulations, emphasizing their role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the public during building construction and occupancy. It explains that building codes are typically adopted and enforced by state, local, and territorial entities, with the federal government responsible for federal and military buildings. It highlights disasters and congressional interest in promoting more efficient and resilient building codes to protect lives.

The article discusses the provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) signed by U.S. President Joe Biden on November 15, 2021, which aims to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States. It introduces two new grant programs within the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to address the concerns of limited EV charging stations along major highways.

The article focuses on the appropriations for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) for FY2025, detailing funding levels, legislative actions, and priority areas. It outlines the U.S. President Joe Biden Administration's request for an increase in funding aimed at advancing renewable energy technologies, enhancing energy efficiency, and supporting communities affected by the energy transition.

The article presents a report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service on science and technology issues for the 118th U.S. Congress Topics discussed include interagency coordination; workforce adequacy; intellectual property policies; and tax incentives. Other areas of focus include agriculture, climate change, biotechnology, defense, energy, earth and environmental sciences.

The article focuses on U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which addresses a range of issues, including surface transportation, water infrastructure, broadband, and minority business. It mentions bill also appropriates for the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund and for carbon reduction program administered by the Department of Transportation. It also mentions categories of topics and programs covered by the law carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).

The article discusses the America's Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Topics include the funding received by EERE, through the annual Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies (E&W), discussed about a bill passed by House of Appropriations Committee the "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024" and discussed its features.

The article reports that the federal government supports scientific and technological advancement directly by funding and performing research and development and indirectly by creating and maintaining policies that encourage private sector efforts. Topics include considered the federal government regulates many aspects of science and technology activities.

The article examines Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill 2022 o the U.S. It mentions about funding to Build Back Better Challenge Grant program to encourage new approaches to clean energy technology deployment, increasing nuclear energy, and fossil energy research and development.

The article focuses on Department of the Interior (DOI) approved the construction and operations plan (COP) for a larger project, Vineyard Wind, on a federal lease off the coast of Massachusetts; in November 2021. It mentions DOI's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which oversees leasing and permitting of federal offshore wind projects on the U.S. outer continental shelf, has awarded multiple additional leases for wind energy development.

The article presents the discussion on Department of Energy's (DOE's) Weatherization Assistance Program(WAP). Topics include enabling low income families for reducing the energy consumption by making the dwellings more energy efficient; and measures containing insulation, space-heating equipment, energy-efficient windows, water heaters, and efficient air conditioners.

The article focuses on the U.S. has demonstrated varying approaches and intent with regard to addressing climate change generally and to participating in greenhouse gases (GHGs) abatement under the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It mentions adoption of the Paris Agreement (PA) in 2015 and U.S. climate change policy has involved actions implemented under various legal authorities.

The article presents a report on the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill funds for the financial year of 2022. It mentions details on the budget submitted by the U.S. president, Joe Biden and his administration for the energy and water development in the country. It also mentions Senate-passed infrastructure bill.

The article offers information on the appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 of U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). It mentions activities of EERE include issuing grants for home energy efficiency and state planning, establishing minimum energy conservation standards for appliances. It also mentions EERE oversees and supports the research and infrastructure of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

The article focuses on how federal government supports scientific and technological advancement directly by funding and performing research and development, and indirectly by creating and maintaining policies that encourage private sector efforts. It mentions threats of pandemic diseases, climate change, and malicious cyber activities. It also mentions infectious disease modeling, digital contact tracing and hydrogen pipelines.

The article discusses the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill in the U.S. The bill mandates the creation of a national uranium reserve, renewable energy grid integration and storage funding, and budget for artificial intelligence and quantum information science programs. Also cited is the funding for civil works projects of agencies like the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Department of Energy (DOE).

The article discusses developments in the energy sector in the U.S. as of March 2021. Other topics include the country's overall energy consumption, its energy sources like natural gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear power, the technological developments in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, and the energy policy toward energy security and energy consumption reduction.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. The beginning and ending dates are set in statute. Congressional interest in the potential benefits and costs of DST has resulted in changes to DST observance since it was first adopted in the United States in 1918. The United States established standard time zones and DST through the Calder Act, also known as the Standard Time Act of 1918. The issue of consistency in time observance was further clarified by the Uniform Time Act of 1966. These laws as amended allow a state to exempt itself—or parts of the state that lie within a different time zone—from DST observance. These laws as amended also authorize the Department of Transportation (DOT) to regulate standard time zone boundaries and DST. The time period for DST was changed most recently in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005; P.L. 109-58). Congress has required several agencies to study the effects of changes in DST observance. In 1974, DOT reported that the potential benefits to energy conservation, traffic safety, and reductions in violent crime were minimal. In 2008, the Department of Energy assessed the effects to national energy consumption of extending DST as changed in EPACT 2005 and found a reduction in total primary energy consumption of 0.02%. Other studies have examined potential health effects associated with the spring and fall transition to DST and found a cumulative effect of sleep loss and increased risk for incidence of acute myocardial infarction (heart attacks) in specific subgroups. Only Congress can change the length of the DST observance period; however, since 2015, at least 45 states have proposed legislation to change their observance of DST. These efforts include proposals to exempt a state from DST observance, which is allowable under existing law, and proposals that would effectively establish permanent DST, which would require Congress to amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Most of the proposals have not passed. Eleven states have enacted permanent DST legislation: Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Tennessee, Washington, and Wyoming. In addition, Arkansas and Georgia have adopted resolutions in support of permanent DST. Congress may consider whether to make additional changes to DST observance or standard time. Several bills have been introduced in the 116th Congress that would make changes to standard time to effectively implement year-round DST. On March 12, 2018, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter to DOT requesting updated information related to DST and standard time. On June 20, 2018, DOT informed the committee that it had initiated a literature review of the issue and would share the results with the committee, but as of September 2020 these results have not been submitted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information that U.S. President, Donald Trump submitted his fiscal year 2021 budget proposal to U.S. Congress regarding the energy and water development in the U.S. It mentions that fiscal year 2021 Energy and Water Development funding issues include Administration proposals to reduce energy research and development funding, eliminate weatherization grants for low-income households in the U.S.

The article focuses on environmental effects of battery electric and internal combustion engine vehicles ((ICEV) and deployment of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It mentions environmental concerns, including climate change, some Members of Congress and some stakeholder interest groups have expressed interest in the promotion of these technologies. It also mentions BEVs have lower life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than ICEVs.

The article focuses on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill provides funding for civil works projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). It mentions Proposed Reductions in Energy Research and Development and increasing energy research funding and directing that it be used for all stages of research. It also mentions increases for several major nuclear warhead life-extension programs funding increases to prepare for expanded production of plutonium.

The article presents a summary of Senate Bill 2657 which is American Energy Innovation Act which reflects on federal role in energy policy and particularly related to research and development (R&D). It mentions energy issues addressed in the bill included research and development of renewable and nuclear energy technologies, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS); and promotions of small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

The article offers information on the frequently asked questions interested for lawmakers regarding the growing use of solar energy in the U.S. Topics discussed include using solar energy to generate electricity and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems; federal and state policies aimed at promoting deployment of solar energy in the U.S.; and tax incentives reduce the after-tax cost of investing in solar property encouraging taxpayers to invest in more solar property.

The article provides an overview of the U.S. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Topics discussed include termination of energy efficiency grants; elimination of energy loans and loan guarantees; and information on nuclear weapons activities, an fossil energy research and development.

The article offers information on the U.S. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill which provides funding for civil works projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, and Department of Energy. It mentions that the act includes water agency funding reductions, reductions in energy research and development, and nuclear waste repository.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. The time period for DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. The beginning and ending dates are set in statute. Congressional interest in the potential benefits and costs of DST has resulted in changes to DST observance since it was first adopted in the United States in 1918. The United States established standard time zones and DST through the Calder Act, also known as the Standard Time Act of 1918. The issue of consistency in time observance was further clarified by the Uniform Time Act of 1966. These laws as amended allow a state to exempt itself--or parts of the state that lie within a different time zone--from DST observance. These laws as amended also authorize the Department of Transportation (DOT) to regulate standard time zone boundaries and DST. The time period for DST was changed most recently in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58). Congress has required several agencies to study the effects of changes in DST observance. In 1974, DOT reported that the potential benefits to energy conservation, traffic safety, and reductions in violent crime were minimal. In 2008, the Department of Energy assessed the potential effects to national energy consumption of an extended DST, and found a reduction in total primary energy consumption of 0.02%. Other studies have examined potential health effects associated with the spring and fall transition to DST and found a cumulative effect of sleep loss and increased risk for incidence of acute myocardial infarction in specific subgroups. Only Congress can change the length of the DST observance period; however, since 2015, at least 39 states have proposed legislation to change their observance of DST. These efforts include proposals to exempt a state from DST observance--which is allowable under existing law--and proposals that would effectively establish permanent DST--which would require Congress to amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Most of the proposals have not passed. Three states have enacted permanent DST legislation: Florida, Washington, and Tennessee. Congress may consider whether to make additional changes to DST observance or standard time. Several bills have been introduced in the 116th Congress that would make changes to standard time to effectively implement year-round DST. On March 12, 2018, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter to DOT requesting updated information related to DST and standard time. On June 20, 2018, DOT informed the committee that it had initiated a literature review of the issue and would share the results with the committee, but as of June 2019 this has not been submitted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Energy and Water Development appropriations bill provides funding for civil works projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE); the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and Central Utah Project (CUP); the Department of Energy (DOE); the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC); and several other independent agencies. DOE typically accounts for about 80% of the bill's funding. President Trump submitted his FY2020 detailed budget proposal to Congress on March 18, 2019 (after submitting a general budget overview on March 11). The budget requests for agencies included in the Energy and Water Development appropriations bill total $37.956 billion--$6.705 billion (15%) below the FY2019 appropriation. The largest exception to the overall decrease proposed for energy and water programs is a $1.309 billion increase (12%) for DOE nuclear weapons activities. The House Appropriations Committee approved the FY2020 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill on May 21, 2019, by a vote of 31-21 (H.R. 2960, H.Rept. 116-83). The reported bill would provide a total of $46.478 billion, which is $1.817 billion (4%) above the FY2019 enacted appropriation and $8.522 billion (22%) above the Administration request. The reported Energy and Water Development bill is to be considered on the House floor as Division E of an "Appropriations Minibus" (H.R. 2740). Major Energy and Water Development funding issues for FY2020 are listed below. They were selected based on the total funding involved, the percentage of proposed increases or decreases, the amount of congressional debate engendered, and potential impact on broader public policy considerations. • Water Agency Funding Reductions. The Trump Administration requested reductions of 29% for USACE and 28% for Reclamation for FY2020 from the FY2019 enacted levels. The largest reductions would be from USACE Operation and Maintenance (-48%) and Reclamation's Water and Related Resources account (-31%). The House Appropriations Committee recommended that USACE and Reclamation each receive a 5% increase over their FY2019 funding levels. Debate may also focus on the potential use of FY2020 USACE civil works appropriations for barrier infrastructure along the U.S. southern border, and efforts to shape the USACE's administration of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. • Termination of Energy Efficiency Grants. DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program would be terminated under the FY2020 budget request. The House Appropriations Committee recommended that the two grant programs be increased by $52 million (17%) over their combined FY2019 funding level. • Reductions in Energy Research and Development. Under the FY2020 budget request, DOE research and development appropriations would be reduced for energy efficiency and renewable energy (EERE) by 83%, nuclear energy by 38%, and fossil energy by 24%. The House Appropriations Committee recommended an increase of 11% for EERE, level funding for fossil energy, and a decrease of 1% for nuclear energy from the FY2019 enacted amounts. • Nuclear Waste Repository. The Administration's budget request would provide new funding for the first time since FY2010 for a proposed nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, NV. DOE would receive $116 million to seek an NRC license for the repository and develop interim waste storage capacity. NRC would receive $38.5 million to consider DOE's repository license application. The House Appropriations Committee did not approve the Administration's funding request for Yucca Mountain and interim storage, although it included $25 million within the DOE nuclear energy program for interim storage activities. • Elimination of Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy (ARPA-E). The Trump Administration proposes no new appropriations for ARPA-E in FY2020, but House Appropriations Committee recommended a funding increase. • Weapons Activities. The FY2020 budget request for DOE Weapons Activities is 12% greater than it was in FY2019 ($12.4 billion vs. $11.1 billion), in contrast to a proposed 10% reduction in DOE's total funding. Notable proposed increases would be used for warhead life extension programs and preparations for increase production of plutonium pits (warhead cores). The House Appropriations Committee recommended a 6% increase in Weapons Activities over the FY2019 funding level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article federal and state issues affecting deployment of vehicle electrification in the U.S. topics discussed include tax credit for installation of alternative fuel vehicle refueling property; investment in transportation electrification research and development; and federal motor vehicle environmental regulations affecting electrification.

A report is presented discussing the budget proposal submitted by U.S. President Donald Trump to the U.S. Congress in March 2019 concerning energy and water development for fiscal year 2020. Topics discussed include the reduction of water agency funding, the cancellation of grants for energy efficiency programs, and the increase in the requested budget for the weapons activities of the U.S. Department of Energy.

The article provides an overview on U.S. President's Financial Year 2020 budget request for the U.S. for the Department of Energy. It informs that the total budget will increase overall funding for the National Nuclear Security Administration, Office of Electricity, and the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response. It also mentions that the request would reduce funding for the Offices of Environmental Management, Science, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

The article presents selected policy options that U.S. Congress can utilize to limit or eliminate human-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the atmosphere like methane, carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxides. The options can cut net GHG emissions in economic sectors like transportation, residential buildings, and agriculture. The options include carbon pricing, climate-related technology or performance standards, and electricity portfolio standards.

The article presents a report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service on U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) FY2024 appropriations. Topics discussed include information on issuing of grants for home energy efficiency; establishing energy conservation standards; and collaborating with various stakeholders.

The article presents an overview of Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs) and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) in the U.S. Topics discussed include the use of the contracts in federal energy management, the reports on alternative financing and energy projects from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the government investment in energy and facility efficiency improvements from 2005-2017.

The article offers information on The FY2019, Energy and Water Development appropriations bill for The Department of Energy (DOE) . Topics include Funding for National Nuclear Security Administration, Nuclear Energy, and cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response; distribution of FY2019 appropriations at each stage for DOE Offices and Programs, and issues during consideration of DOE appropriations for FY2019 involving reduced funding for energy programs and Office of Science.

The article presents a report by the Congressional research Service on major energy and water development funding issues for the fiscal year (FY) 2019. Topics include Water Agency funding reductions by the administration of the U.S. president Donald Trump, termination of energy efficiency grants and nuclear waste repository.

The article provides an overview on the funding history of renewable energy-related research and development in the U.S. Topics discussed include comparison with funding for nuclear energy, fossil energy, and energy efficiency; take of Department of Energy on the same; and evolution of energy technology research and development funding.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. The time period for DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. The beginning and ending dates are set in statute. Congressional interest in the potential benefits and costs of DST has resulted in changes to DST observance since it was first adopted in the United States. The United States established standard time zones and DST through the Calder Act, also known as the Standard Time Act of 1918. The issue of consistency in time observance was further clarified by the Uniform Time Act of 1966. These laws as amended allow a state to exempt itself-or parts of the state that lie within a different time zone-from DST observance. These laws as amended also authorize the Department of Transportation (DOT) to regulate standard time zone boundaries and DST. The time period for DST was changed most recently in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58). Congress has required several agencies to study the effects of changes in DST observance. In 1974, DOT reported that the potential benefits to energy conservation, traffic safety, and reductions in violent crime were minimal. In 2008, the Department of Energy assessed the potential effects to national energy consumption of an extended DST, and found a reduction in total primary energy consumption of 0.02%. Other studies have examined potential health effects associated with the spring and fall transition to DST and found a cumulative effect of sleep loss and increased risk for incidence of acute myocardial infarction in specific subgroups. Only Congress can change the length of the DST observance period; however, several states have proposed legislation to change their observance of DST. These efforts include proposals to effectively establish permanent DST and proposals to establish permanent standard time. Most of the proposals have not passed. One exception is Florida's HB1013, which would institute yearround DST in Florida"if the United States Congress amends 15 U.S.C. s. 260a to authorize states to observe daylight saving time year-round." Congress may consider whether to make additional changes to DST observance or standard time. Several bills have been introduced in the 115th Congress that would make changes to standard time to effectively implement year-round DST. On March 12, 2018, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter to DOT requesting updated information related to DST and standard time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article looks at the appropriations for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for fiscal year 2019. Topics discussed include funding proposed in the budget request of U.S. President Donald Trump, funding proposed by the House Appropriations Committee, and proposed changes to the DOE budget for nuclear waste disposal, science, and energy programs.

The article reports on U.S. president Donald Trump's 2019 budget request for the Department of Energy of 30.6 billion dollars. The request is about 2% more than the 2017 enacted appropriations of 30.1 billion dollars. It will see an increase in the overall funding for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

The article focuses on ongoing energy transition, both in fossil fuels and renewable energy, has led to continuing energy policy discussion at all levels. It mentions energy policy has often focused on three major goals keeping energy costs low, protecting the environment, and assuring a secure supply of energy. It also mentions policies such as establishing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) are aimed at preventing price shocks and range of tax credits and research programs.

The article focuses on the U.S. Congress has expressed interest in the environmental impact of cryptomining, as well as recent developments within the cryptocurrency industry and potential regulatory approaches to addressing related policy issues. It mentions Congress have written letters to federal agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It also mentions ensure mining facilities are not violating the Clean Air Act or Clean Water Act.

The Energy and Water Development appropriations bill provides funding for civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps); the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and Central Utah Project (CUP); the Department of Energy (DOE); the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC); and several other independent agencies. DOE typically accounts for about 80% of the bill's total funding. President Trump submitted his FY2018 budget proposal to Congress on May 23, 2017. The budget requests for agencies included in the Energy and Water Development appropriations bill total $34.189 billion (including offsets)--$4.261 billion (11.1%) below the FY2017 level. The largest proposed increase would go toward DOE nuclear weapons activities, up by $994 million (10.7%). The House Appropriations Committee approved its version of the FY2018 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill with a manager's amendment by voice vote on July 12, 2017, with total funding of $37.64 billion without scorekeeping adjustments--$809 million below FY2017 and $3.45 billion above the Administration request (H.R. 3266, H.Rept. 115-230). On July 18, 2017, the House Rules Committee released the amendment process for H.R. 3219, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018; amendments are to be drafted to a version of the bill that contains the language of four FY2018 appropriations bills including H.R. 3266. The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development approved its version of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill by voice vote on July 18, 2017, with total funding of $38.4 billion. Major Energy and Water Development funding issues for FY2018 include • Water Agency Funding Reductions. The Trump Administration requested reductions of 17.2% for the Corps and 14.3% for Reclamation for FY2018. Those cuts were largely rejected by the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee. • Termination of Energy Efficiency Grants. DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program would be terminated under the FY2018 budget request. The House committee voted to continue those programs at the FY2017 funding level. The Senate subcommittee also voted to continue those programs. • Cuts in Energy R&D. Under the FY2018 budget request, appropriations for DOE research and development on energy efficiency and renewable energy (EERE), nuclear energy, and fossil energy would be cut by a total of 53.7%. The House panel approved most of the reductions in EERE R&D (54.4% from FY2017 enacted) but largely rejected the proposed nuclear and fossil energy reductions (4.7% and 5.0%, respectively). The Senate subcommittee largely rejected reductions in EERE approving funding at $153 million below FY2017 enacted level (7.3% reduction). • Nuclear Waste Repository. The Administration's budget request would provide new funding for the first time since FY2010 for a proposed nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, NV. DOE would receive $110 million to seek an NRC license for the repository, and NRC would receive $30 million to consider DOE's application. DOE would receive $10 million to develop interim nuclear waste storage facilities. The House panel approved the request. • Elimination of Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy (ARPA-E). The Trump Administration proposes to eliminate funds for new research projects by ARPA-E, and terminate the program after currently funded projects are completed. The ARPA-E termination was approved by the House committee. The Senate subcommittee rejected the termination and approved an increase in funding for ARPA-E above the FY2017 enacted level. • Plutonium Disposition Plant Termination. Construction of the Mixed-Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MFFF), which would make fuel for nuclear reactors out of surplus weapons plutonium, would be terminated under the Trump Administration request. The Obama Administration had recommended termination since FY2015, but Congress has voted to continue construction. For FY2018, the House committee also voted to continue construction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the budget request "Budget of the U.S. Government: A New Foundation for American Greatness" for fiscal year (FY) 2018 under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. It mentions that the request is expected to reduce budget for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and increase funding for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). It also reduces funding for the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E).

The article discusses the 2018 budget request of U.S. President Donald Trump for the Department of Energy (DoE). The budget request reportedly reduces DoE's total budget, however, it increases the funding for Environmental Management programs and the National Nuclear Security Administration. Also tackled are the budget request's differences with the 2016 version and the programs that will be eliminated due to the 2018 budget request.