Statement from Third Way on the Nomination of Matthew Marzano to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

WASHINGTON—​ Third Way released the following statement from Josh Freed, Senior Vice President for the Climate and Energy Program, following the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the nomination of Matthew Marzano to serve as Commissioner to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

"Third Way is pleased to support the nomination of Matthew Marzano to the NRC. As a member of EPW staff, Mr. Marzano has been a committed partner in modernizing US nuclear energy policy so our nation can develop and deploy new nuclear power plants and compete against China. His experience in the Senate, as an operator of nuclear power plants, and as a reactor operations instructor for the US Navy make him well qualified for this position, and someone who has a track record of collaboration to make progress on American civilian nuclear power.

The United States has made tremendous bipartisan strides to develop and commercialize new nuclear power plants. The NRC is integral to this goal and requires capable, forward-thinking, and pragmatic leadership that can balance the priorities to get there. Restoring a full 5-person Commission of well-qualified leaders with a broad range of policy, technical, and institutional backgrounds will help position the NRC to achieve our nation’s clean energy goals rapidly, safely, and securely.

We hope the Senate moves quickly and in a bipartisan fashion to confirm this capable nominee of the Biden-Harris Administration. We look forward to working with Mr. Marzano as a Commissioner on our shared objectives for the United States."