About USTC

The US Transport Council was launched as a coalition in April 2002 to provide factual information about nuclear materials transportation experience, safety, emergency planning and security.

The Council’s charter membership includes leading transportation companies and customers. Since its formation, the Council has established itself as a leading voice on nuclear materials transportation, particularly potential spent fuel transportation to the proposed Yucca Mountain federal storage facility. The US Congress ratified President Bush’s February 15, 2002, recommendation to proceed with the licensing of the site in July 2002.

The Council’s initiatives include educating the American public, the Congress and the media with respect to the fact about nuclear materials transportation and safety.

To this end, the Council organized a Capitol Hill Summit in Washington, D.C. in 2002 focusing on the nuclear industry’s successful safety track record; transport technology and emergency planning and security.

Council leaders have also presented the views of the industry to a U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure joint hearing on spent fuel transportation. The Council has launched a web site (www.ustransportcouncil.org) to provide accurate information on spent fuel transportation.

David Blee
Executive Director
U.S. Transport Council

David Blee serves as Executive Director of the U.S. Transport Council, which is a national coalition for policy, business and public education issues affecting nuclear materials transporters, suppliers and customers. He is also the Managing Director of the Forrestal Group, a Washington, DC-based strategic management firm that specializes in policy and business strategy for the energy and national security markets.

Mr. Blee’s public service includes appointments as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy and Director of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Energy – and as Chief of Staff to former U.S. Senator Connie Mack during his service in the U.S. House of Representatives.

His private sector experience includes assignments as Executive Vice President for Marketing and Business Development and Group Executive Vice President for Worldwide Consulting for NAC International, an Atlanta-headquartered energy services company. Prior to joining NAC, he served as a principal in several leading strategic communications firms, including Robinson, Lake, Lerer & Montgomery and Franklin, Blee & Burling.

Other Links

• Statement of Jack Edlow regarding Transportation Myths
• Formation of Nuclear Transport Coalition
• Coalition Exposes Myths; Nuclear Energy Overview