New reports on nuclear policy prepared by the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“The New START Treaty: Central Limits and Key Provisions,” May 3, 2010.
“2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference: Key Issues and Implications,” May 3, 2010.
“Securing Nuclear Materials: The 2010 Summit and Issues for Congress,” April 16, 2010.
FAS today released permitting policy recommendations to improve talent and technology in the federal permitting process. These recommendations will address the sometimes years-long bottlenecks that prevent implementation of crucial projects, from energy to transportation.
The United States faces urgent challenges related to aging infrastructure, vulnerable energy systems, and economic competitiveness. But the permitting workforce is unprepared to implement changes. Here’s how they can improve.
S.325 would establish a clear, sustained federal governance structure for extreme heat by bringing all responsible agencies together to coordinate planning, preparedness, and response, a key recommendation of FAS’ 2025 Heat Policy Agenda.
In an industry with such high fixed costs, the Chinese state’s subsidization gives such firms a great advantage and imperils U.S. competitiveness and national security. To curtail Chinese legacy chip dominance, the United States should weaponize its monopoly on electronic design automation software.