Poneman

Mr. Poneman also said the U.S. doesn't want to rely solely on the IAEA for information, cautioning that a country such as the U.S. needs multiple sources of information on nuclear accidents to form a full analysis.

U.N. Nuclear Chief Seeks Broader Safety-Enforcement Powers David Crawford 2011

The chief U.S. envoy, Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman, said the IAEA had an important role to play in ensuring nuclear safety alongside national regulators.

IAEA Seeks Greater Power To Enforce Nuclear Practices David Crawford 2011

"The Japanese government has tremendous long-standing capabilities in this area," said Daniel B. Poneman, U.S. deputy secretary of energy.

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Mr. Poneman said that stepped-up IAEA-led inspections would require member states to expand the delegation of experts that they supply to the U.N. agency for inspection teams.

U.N. Nuclear Chief Seeks Broader Safety-Enforcement Powers David Crawford 2011

Mr. Poneman added that stepped up IAEA-led inspections would require member states to expand the delegation of experts that they supply to the U.N. agency for inspection teams.

IAEA Seeks Greater Power To Enforce Nuclear Practices David Crawford 2011

"The facts on the ground are genuinely complex and confusing," said Deputy Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman during a White House briefing in the afternoon.

Critics Focus on Accuracy of Nuclear-Plant Information Yuka Hayashi 2011

"We have no reason to question the assessment that had been made or the recommendations that had been made by the Japanese authorities," said Daniel B. Poneman, deputy U.S. energy secretary.

Obama Seeks Review of U.S. Nuclear Facilities Jared A. Favole 2011

Deputy Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman defended the NRC, saying readings from two radiation-sensing "pods" indicated radiation levels justifying the evacuation.

U.S. and Tokyo Spar on Depth of Crisis Jonathan Weisman 2011

Daniel B. Poneman, U.S. deputy secretary of energy, said at the briefing that his agency agreed with the 50-mile zone — but said Japan's measures were also prudent.

Japan would accept U.S. help in nuclear crisis 2011

Mr. Poneman said early information about the Fukushima Daiichi accident was confusing, and a full understanding required systematic consulting of all available sources.

U.N. Nuclear Chief Seeks Broader Safety-Enforcement Powers David Crawford 2011