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Garrish up for repeat term as DOE’s nuclear energy secretary
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Theodore “Ted” Garrish—who has spent more than four decades working in nuclear—is President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the Department of Energy’s assistant secretary for nuclear energy, or, NE-1.
The nomination was referred to the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on February 3. Garrish previously held the office from 1987 to 1989 under President Ronald Reagan. Most recently, Kathryn Huff held the NE-1 post, and Michael Goff has served as interim assistant secretary since Huff stepped down in May 2024.
Garrish’s most recent term in public office was as assistant secretary for the Office of International Affairs at the Energy Department, from 2018 to 2021, during Trump’s first term. Supporters say Garrish’s 40-plus years working in the nuclear industry and in nuclear energy oversight positions makes him more than qualified to serve in the DOE office again.
Historically, a complimentary copy of the November issue of Nuclear News magazine is included in all attendee and exhibitor registration bags at the ANS Winter Meeting.
Since we are unable to gather live, we are allowing open-access to this issue.
Download the November 2020 issue of Nuclear News
Published since 1959, Nuclear News is the monthly membership magazine of the American Nuclear Society. With nearly 11,000 readers throughout 54 countries, it is recognized as the flagship trade publication serving the worldwide nuclear community. Articles discuss new innovations and technologies in the areas of plant operations, maintenance and security; policy and legislation issues; international developments; waste management and fuel; and business and contract award news. Also covered are research and nonpower applications of nuclear science and technology, including nuclear medicine, food irradiation, and space nuclear applications.
Since the magazine accepted its first advertisement in 1960, Nuclear News has proudly partnered with more than 1,600 vendors and organizations to help keep the ANS network of nuclear science and technology professionals informed about their products, services, conferences, courses, and employment opportunities. Keep us in mind for all of your print and digital corporate messaging or marketing needs when you need to reach the nuclear community www.ans.org/advertise.
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