The Energy Department's Energy Response Center is fully activated and DOE ESF-12 responders have deployed to FEMA coordination centers.
Secretary Perry and Ambassador Jon Huntsman met with Dr. Alexey Likhachev, CEO of the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM.
Conversation focused on challenges of the bilateral relationship while recognizing the importance of communicating on energy issues.
Two leaders discussed ways in which America and Russia n work together can work together to ensure world energy market stability and transparency.
In June and August, the United States surpassed Russia in crude oil production for the first time since February 1999.

Brookhaven Lab partners with Girls, Inc., a nonprofit organization for young women.
Projects will develop designs for medium voltage, direct current (MVDC) circuit breakers for a variety of applications.
The two energy leaders discussed a wide array of issues, including the potential for U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear engagement.
Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette will travel to Berlin, Germany where he will promote U.S. energy resources and bilateral cooperation.
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will travel to Russia, Austria, and Romania for high-level discussions with energy leaders across Europe.