August 14, 2003
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Jeanne Lopatto, 202-586-4940
Corry Schiermeyer, 202-586-5806
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| For Immediate Release August 14, 2003 |
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| Statement from the Department of Energy | |
| WASHINGTON, DC -- The Department of Energy, coordinated by Deputy Secretary Kyle McSlarrow, has initiated its protocol for contingency situations. DOE is working with appropriate agencies including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as well as entities such as the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) to assess the situation.
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| U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C. | |