Legislative Hearing:
Subcommittee Hearing on Four Energy Bills
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral ResourcesDate: Thursday, November 30, 2017
Time: 02:30 PM Location: Longworth House Office Building 1334
LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON:
H.R. 1675 (Rep. Suzan DelBene), To establish a national program to identify and reduce losses from landslide hazards, to establish a national 3D Elevation Program, and for other purposes. “National Landslide Preparedness Act”
H.R. 4033 (Rep. Doug Lamborn), To reauthorize the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992. “National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act”
Discussion Draft of H.R. ____ (Rep. Raúl Labrador), To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. “Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act”
Discussion Draft of H.R. _____ (Rep. Don Young of AK), To provide for the establishment of the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System. “National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act.”
Witnesses
Steve Masterman
Alaska State Geologist
(On Behalf of the Association of American State Geologists)
U.S. Geothermal Inc.
Permitting and Lands Manager
Allyson K. Anderson Book
Executive Director
American Geosciences Institute
Dr.
David Applegate
Deputy Director (Acting)
Office of the Director / Natural Hazards, United States Geological Survey