An AuCoin Report letter titled "Update: Nuclear Power," published by the office of US Congressman Les AuCoin on August 1, 1982. In the letter, Congressman AuCoin criticized the Clinch River Breeder Reactor nuclear project and its $252 million budget proposed by the Ronald Reagan Administration. He also attached an excerpt from the Congressional Record containing his statement that he gave regarding the Clinch River Breeder Reactor nuclear project on July 29, 1982.
A copy of a congressional record statement titled "Swan Song for Clinch River," in reference to costly failure of the nuclear Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project in Tennessee, delivered by US Congressman Les AuCoin. A copy of the statement was sent to Congresman AuCoin, who seemingly wrote notes in the margins additionally criticizing the project, stating "It's too bad for America, too, that Mr. Howard Baker's pet project wasn't solar or renewable energy; why is it that political back-scratching never seems to benefit the causes that will do the nation the most good?" A draft letter by AuCoin to the Reagan Administration is attached to the end of the statement copy, calling the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project "expensive, dangerous, and unnecessary."
The testimony of US Congressman Les AuCoin before the Conservation Subcommittee of the Committee on Energy and Commerce expressing his support for "legislation to remove the Lake Oswego Dam and hydroelectric facility from jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission." AuCoin discusses his House companion bill to Senator Mark Hatfield's bill, S.1573, which eventually became law.
A statement to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding Northwest regional power legislation. In his statement, Congressman advocated for his proposed amendment to the legislation, which aimed to help "mitigate the devastating effects of the region's power generating system on the salmon." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (S. 885). In his letter, Congressman AuCoin urged opposition to S. 885. He expressed his concerns with the bill encouraging the construction of nuclear power plants in place of less expensive energy resources. He also described his issue with S. 885 encouraging the building of nuclear power plants without stating any guidelines for radioactive nuclear waste. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (H.R. 8157 and S. 885). In his letter, Congressman AuCoin expressed his concerns with the bill, and asked for support for his proposed amendment. He described his concerns of there being a lack of nuclear waste safety guidelines, and explained that his proposed amendment would ensure that "before the Bonneville Power Administrator acquires the power from any nuclear generating facility, there must be in operation a federally licensed waste storage facility." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A list of key points that were put together from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin's Address to the League of Women Voters on the Northwest Regional Power Bill, given at the Lloyd Center Sheraton Hotel in Portland, Oregon on May 2, 1980. The key points from Congressman AuCoin's speech include him advocating for a nuclear power amendment for the Northwest Regional Power Bill, addressing why he felt it was needed, describing the proposed purchase authority of the Bonneville Power Administration, and stating that he would oppose the bill if such an amendment was not adopted. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a letter to a congressional colleague, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for The Community Energy Conservation Act. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin explained how the bill would "encourage local governments to undertake innovative [conservation] programs based on community consensus" through the HUD Community Development Block Grant program and the Department of Energy. The Community Energy Conservation Act was compared to that of the Carter Administration's proposed Energy Management Partnership Act. The letter was signed by both Congressman Les AuCoin and Congressman Ed Markey. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee regarding local energy conservation programs. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for proposed local energy conservation programs, including his related bill, H.R. 5640, "A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide for grants to be made by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to local governmental units and Indian tribes for the development of energy conservation plans and programs." He described the similar energy conservation program that the city of Portland, Oregon had enacted. Congressman AuCoin also advocated for H.R. 5641, which was similar to H.R. 5640. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin before the Senate Subcommittee on Housing of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs regarding Energy Conservation Block Grants. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for Energy Conservation Block Grants legislation in response to the energy crisis of the 1970s, and described the success of a similar program in Portland, Oregon. He explained how "The bill would expand HUD's existing authority to provide community development block grants to local governments. ... [and] communities will have an immediate incentive to become involved in extensive energy conservation plans and programs." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A Congressional Record Insert statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Future Mass Transit Alternatives." In his statement, U.S. Congressman AuCoin advocated for the development of future alternatives to mass transit in response to the restriction of petroleum supplies. As part of his Congressional Record Insert, Congressman AuCoin attached a Nation's Business article titled "Transportation 2000: How America Will Move Its People and Products" by John H. Jennrich. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A Congressional Record statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Evacuation Plans for Nuclear Plant Inadequate" given on November 14, 1979. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for required and tested emergency evacuation plans in order for nuclear plants to be licensed. Congressman AuCoin also included an article at the end of his statement to be added to the Congressional Record. The attached article was published in the Oregon Jounal on October 31, 1979 and is titled "Mock evacuation at Trojan was far from perfect." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin to a congressional colleague regarding his proposed legislation, H.R. 5640 and H.R. 5641, and Portland's Energy Conservation Plan. Congressman AuCoin explained how H.R. 5640 would aim to encourage cities to formulate energy conservation goals in the manner Portland did with their Energy Conservation Plan. He also explained how H.R. 5641 was "aimed at stimulating the commitment of local private and public funds to alternative energy systems." At the end of his letter, Congressman AuCoin attached an article by Philip Hager for the Los Angeles Times describing Portland's Energy Conservation Plan. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a letter to a congressional colleague, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for his two proposed amendments to the Solar Bank bill. The first of his proposed amendments aimed to ensure that "the Solar Bank could be funded from general revenues in the event that the Energy Security Trust Fund has not been enacted by Congress." The second of Congressman AuCoin's proposed amendments was designed to "conform the authorization levels for the Solar Bank to those in the bill recently approved by the Senate." The Solar Bank bill, also known as the Solar Energy Bank Act, aimed to incentivize solar energy by providing long-term, low-interest loans to add such equipment to residential and commercial buildings. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin, given before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 30, 1979. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 3508, the Northwest Regional Power Bill, also known as the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act, and explained how the bill solved issues of "power allocation, supply, cost, conservation, and long-range planning" in the Pacific Northwest. Congressman AuCoin also expressed his concerns with the bill regarding the construction of nuclear power plants. An amended version of the bill eventually became law in 1980. The version of this document held by the Pacific University Archives is a photocopy, with a moderate photocopying error on the last page, page five. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A set of remarks from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin in response to President Jimmy Carter's speeches on energy and to NACo officials in July 1979. President Carter's speech on energy was held on July 15, 1979, and Congressman AuCoin expresssed his support in his remarks, stating how Carter was attempting to bring "the nation's energy crisis into focus and to get a grasp on the problem." The president's speech to NACo officials was also in regards to the energy crisis, and was held on July 16, 1979. In his remarks, Congressman AuCoin generally supported Carter's ideas regarding a cost of energy plan, synfuels (synthetic fuels), the solar bank and development of alternative energy resources, rationing, and an energy mobilization board. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Congressional testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocating for Amtrak, formally known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. He described Amtrak as one of mass transportation's "pleasant alternatives" in the wake of the gasoline crisis of the 1970s. As part of his testimony, Congressman AuCoin shared an article from the Bend, Oregon newspaper, The Bulletin. The Bulletin article, titled "More Drivers Now Opting for Train Trips" was written by staff writer Ila Grant Hopper. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a speech given on the U.S. House floor, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for the Weaver amendment, which aimed to "require evacuation plans to be filed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission before licenses can be granted for nuclear plants." In his speech Congressman AuCoin mentioned the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, the most severe nuclear accident in U.S. history. Oregon's 1st congressional district, which Congressman AuCoin represented, was home to the first and only nuclear power plant in Oregon, the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant in Rainier, Oregon. The Trojan Nuclear Power Plant closed in 1992. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Comments by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the national energy plan and the gasoline rationing program. Congressman AuCoin advocated for a "strong conservation program" and the "development of safe, alternative energy technologies" in regards to the national energy plan. For the gasoline rationing program, Congressman AuCoin called the gasoline rationing program "an expensive, bureaucratic nightmare," pointing out how Oregon would not have benefited and "would have received less than the national average in fuel allocation." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Energy" given at the Oregon House of Representatives on April 18, 1979. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discusssed "1. The president's oil decontrol plan and the windfall profits tax. 2. The quality of cabinet leadership on energy. 3. The question of nuclear power." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a speech to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce in Albany, Oregon, on May 27, 1977, Congressman Les AuCoin discusses the U.S. economy and international trade for World Trade Week, a week long event during the third week of May proclaimed annually by the president of the United States. Congressman AuCoin expressed his overall support for President Carter's economic stimulus package, though AuCoin explained how he is also personally advocating for the 200-mile fisheries protection zone to boost the fishing industry, better management of the U.S. timber industry to keep timber prices low, energy conservation and alternative power sources to stimulate a new power industry, and federal funding for housing development programs. AuCoin also expressed his support for international trade, including improving the U.S. China trade relationship, which in turn would benefit the U.S. and Oregon economies.This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on the national energy crisis and his concerns with the Pacific Northwest's Bonneville Power Administration (B.P.A.). AuCoin gave this speech on April 13, 1977 to the Oregon House of Representatives, arguing that gas and oil reserves were running out, and that the conservation of fuel and eventual adoption of other energy alternatives were thus necessary. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
