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Contributions of ERDA officials to energy seminar sponsored by New York Society of Security Analysts

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OSTI ID:5353742
Mr. Gene G. Mannella, Acting Ass't. Administrator for Conservation, noted that research results by ERDA will be used chiefly by companies, institutions, and individuals in the private marketplace. C. B. Smith, Special Ass't. for Program Application in ERDA's Office of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation described ERDA's role beyond research and development--its role in supporting the initial application of R and D results. Dr. Richard W. Roberts, Assistant Administrator for Nuclear Energy reviewed recent energy events and the energy supplies available, then summarized all aspects of nuclear energy. He concluded by stressing his optimism about nuclear energy and its future as a contributor to the energy needs of the world. Robert W. Fri, Deputy Administrator, ERDA, in his presentation, A Reasonably Prudent Man's Approach to Nuclear Power, stressed that nuclear power can be managed only at the price of accepting some new facts about the subject. Dr. Philip C. White, Ass't. Administrator for Fossil Energy, examined the growth, future size, and uncertainties in the energy field--specifically, fossil-energy alternatives. Dr. James L. Liverman, Ass't. Administrator for Environment and Safety, says that government must listen to what the states and the public are saying--that there must be a balance between energy resource development and its set of implications and a clean environment and its implications, and also there must be economic viability. Finally, a packet, ERDA's Application Support Authority, presents several figures showing the government role in accelerating application, project selection criteria, and commercialization implementation strategies. (MCW)
OSTI ID:
5353742
Report Number(s):
CONF-770139-
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English