Lisa Connell

The task force meeting agenda includes a review of written public comments received, a strategic discussion regarding policy recommendations, and a discussion concerning the final report of the task force.

This document presents an assessment framework and benchmark findings to guide the development of Iowa's nuclear supply chain. It identifies three primary opportunity areas: expanding the commercial footprint of existing Iowa nuclear suppliers to national projects, diversifying current non-nuclear suppliers into the nuclear sector, and fostering supply base growth through potential in-state nuclear plant expansion. The recommendations emphasize policies that support capacity expansion, workforce development, and targeted entry for high-potential manufacturers. The plan aims to strengthen the local supply chain, alleviate national constraints, and maximize economic impact, while advising a non-interventionist approach for the Duane Arnold-specific supply chain mobilization.

The meeting focused on a strategy session regarding nuclear energy recommendations for the state. Key discussion topics included state policies covering public education, workforce development, waste management, and site incentives. Additionally, the task force reviewed federal policy lobbying efforts, engagement with national organizations, cost and risk considerations, and ongoing collaboration with local government hubs.

This Workforce Development Assessment provides the State of Iowa with an evidence-based understanding of its workforce assets to support future nuclear deployment. It identifies the need for proactive planning and investment in mobilizing, training, credentialing, and sustaining the workforce for nuclear construction, operations, and oversight. Key areas of focus include aligning existing skills, addressing regulatory and cultural gaps, leveraging partner capacity, and sequencing near-term actions with long-term structural requirements, aiming to achieve a credible, flexible, and scalable workforce readiness strategy.

The meeting involves a funding pipeline update followed by a closed session to discuss confidential information contained in financial assistance applications for Claimable, Inc., ASPI Solutions, Inc. DBA Bound, and Proaction, Inc. Subsequently, the committee will hold an open session to take action regarding funding recommendations for these entities.