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The Natural Resource Committee Announces a Hearing on the Navajo Generating Station
Washington, DC,
May 10, 2011
The Natural Resources Subcommittees on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs and Water and Power announces a hearing on the Navajo Generating Station (NGS).
In Case You Missed It: The Natural Resources Subcommittees on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs and Water and Power announces a hearing on the Navajo Generating Station (NGS). “I am looking forward to the opportunity to discuss the Navajo Generating Station and its important impact on the region,” said Congressman Paul Gosar. “NGS creates good paying jobs, provides affordable electricity and is vital to the Central Arizona Project and the long-term water security of our state.” On April 20th, Congressmen Gosar and Franks sent a joint letter to the Committee requesting a hearing on NGS and the burdensome regulations that threaten the viability of the plant. Attached is a copy of the letter. May 10, 2011 ✯✯✯Hearing Notice ✯✯✯ MEMORANDUM To: Members, House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs From: The Honorable Tom McClintock, Chairman, Water and Power The Honorable Don Young, Chairman, Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Subject: Joint Subcommittee Oversight Hearing on “Protecting Long-Term Tribal Energy Jobs and Keeping Arizona Water and Power Costs Affordable: The Current and Future Role of the Navajo Generating Station” On Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittees on Water and Power and Indian and Alaska Native Affairs will hold a joint oversight hearing on “Protecting Long-Term Tribal Energy Jobs and Keeping Arizona Water and Power Costs Affordable: The Current and Future Role of The Navajo Generating Station.” Witnesses will be by invitation only. If you need further information, please contact Kiel Weaver (Water and Power), Chris Fluhr (Indian and Alaska Native Affairs), or Ana Fonokalafi-McMullen (Clerk), at 202-225-8331. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including assistive listening systems, interpreters, and materials in alternate formats, may be arranged by contacting the Committee in advance of the scheduled event (4 business days notice is requested) at voice (202) 225-2761; fax (202) 225-5929; online at http://naturalresources.house.gov/contact/; or at 1324 Longworth House Office Building (HOB), Washington, D.C. 20515-6201 |