In his application Dr. Quinn describes his experience working in the nuclear power industry, and consulting for clients in the industry and the U.S. and Canadian governments on nuclear operations and safety. Comments were received in support of Dr. Peterson’s reappointment and Mr. Blanch’s, Mr. Casto’s, and Dr. Quinn’s first-time appointment. On March 17, 2014, an announcement was posted on the CPUC’s website inviting comments on the candidacies of Dr. Peterson, Mr. Blanch, Mr. Casto, and Dr. Quinn. Summaries of their qualifications were included with the announcement. The announcement requested that comments be submitted to the CPUC's Energy Division by April 9, 2014. Comments in support of Dr. Peterson’s reappointment were submitted by Dr. Robert Budnitz, a member the DCISC. Dr. Budnitz stated that Dr. Peterson has outstanding qualifications with an international reputation in nuclear safety engineering. Dr. Budnitz emphasized the quality of Dr. Peterson's service on the DCISC and noted he has been very effective in interacting with members of the public who attend DCISC meetings and take part in tours of the DCPP sponsored by the DCISC. When Mr. Blanch applied to be a candidate for appointment to the DCISC by the California AG in 2013, the Energy Division received many comments in support of his appointment. Those comments confirmed Mr. Blanch’s experience, knowledge, and reputation in the field of nuclear safety. Comments were submitted in 2013 by US Congressman Ed Markey’s office, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility, the Director of the Union of Concerned Scientists’ Nuclear Safety Project, representatives from other nuclear safety non-profits including the New England Coalition, the C-10 Foundation, Pilgrim Watch, and San Luis Obispo-based Mothers for Peace, current and former NRC inspectors and risk managers, independent nuclear safety consultants, and nuclear plant operators. The most frequently repeated statements in the 2013 comments highlighted Mr. Blanch’s commitment to public and employee safety; his technical, hands-on knowledge of and experience with nuclear plant operations and NRC regulations; his record of integrity; his commitment and disciplined approach to resolving safety issues; and the fresh, objective perspective Mr. Blanch would provide to the oversight of DCPP. Several of those who commented in support of Mr. Blanch's appointment in 2013
In his application Dr. Quinn describes his experience working in the nuclear power industry, and consulting for clients in the industry and the U.S. and Canadian governments on nuclear operations and safety. Comments were received in support of Dr. Peterson’s reappointment and Mr. Blanch’s, Mr. Casto’s, and Dr. Quinn’s first-time appointment. On March 17, 2014, an announcement was posted on the CPUC’s website inviting comments on the candidacies of Dr. Peterson, Mr. Blanch, Mr. Casto, and Dr. Quinn. Summaries of their qualifications were included with the announcement. The announcement requested that comments be submitted to the CPUC's Energy Division by April 9, 2014. Comments in support of Dr. Peterson’s reappointment were submitted by Dr. Robert Budnitz, a member the DCISC. Dr. Budnitz stated that Dr. Peterson has outstanding qualifications with an international reputation in nuclear safety engineering. Dr. Budnitz emphasized the quality of Dr. Peterson's service on the DCISC and noted he has been very effective in interacting with members of the public who attend DCISC meetings and take part in tours of the DCPP sponsored by the DCISC. When Mr. Blanch applied to be a candidate for appointment to the DCISC by the California AG in 2013, the Energy Division received many comments in support of his appointment. Those comments confirmed Mr. Blanch’s experience, knowledge, and reputation in the field of nuclear safety. Comments were submitted in 2013 by US Congressman Ed Markey’s office, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility, the Director of the Union of Concerned Scientists’ Nuclear Safety Project, representatives from other nuclear safety non-profits including the New England Coalition, the C-10 Foundation, Pilgrim Watch, and San Luis Obispo-based Mothers for Peace, current and former NRC inspectors and risk managers, independent nuclear safety consultants, and nuclear plant operators. The most frequently repeated statements in the 2013 comments highlighted Mr. Blanch’s commitment to public and employee safety; his technical, hands-on knowledge of and experience with nuclear plant operations and NRC regulations; his record of integrity; his commitment and disciplined approach to resolving safety issues; and the fresh, objective perspective Mr. Blanch would provide to the oversight of DCPP. Several of those who commented in support of Mr. Blanch's appointment in 2013
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