WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48599) on July 14, 2025, entitled "Energy and Water Development - FY2026 Appropriations:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation DOE's nonproliferation and national security programs provide technical capabilities to support U.S. efforts to prevent, detect, and counter the spread of nuclear weapons worldwide. These programs are administered by NNSA's Office of D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48568) on July 1, 2025, entitled "Federal Power Act: The Department of Energy's Emergency Authority" by energy policy specialist Ashley J. Lawson. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents History of Section 202(c) ... 1 DOE Implementation ... 1 Trump Administration Actions ... 4 Issues for Congress ... 5 Tables Table 1. Events for Which DOE Issued Emergency Orders ... 3 Contacts Author Infor  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Beaufort County * An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Beaufort County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state's and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality standards. The advisor  more