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| 09/22/2012 | Renewable Tradeoff DATournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Domestic drilling doesn’t solve independence or price spikes and it tradesoff with green solutions, risks extinctionSteve A. Yetiv 9/7/12 (professor of political science at Old Dominion University, "Commentary: U.S. oil boom won’t lower oil prices or bring energy independence" http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/opinion/commentary-us-oil-boom-wont-lower-oil-prices-or-br/nR4nL/) The United States is experiencing a boom in oil and natural gas production — one ExtinctionTickell 8 (Oliver, Climate Researcher and Author – Kyoto2, "On a Planet 4C Hotter, All We Can Prepare For is Extinction", The Guardian, http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/aug/11/climatechange) We need to get prepared for four degrees of global warming, Bob Watson told vs nuclear power1NC With just these few findings it is quite clear that from a world perspective nuclear "New nuclear power investments would actually worsen climate change because the money spent on Solves energy grid As much as 5 percent of U.S. power could come from geothermal Blackouts cause accidental launch NIRS notes that increasingly severe winter storms have caused power outages in the eastern US Hair-trigger alert means this: The missiles carrying those warheads are armed and | |
| 09/22/2012 | Lopez CPTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: In an appropriate test case, the United States Supreme Court should issue a narrow ruling that federal authority over substantially reducing restrictions on offshore oil drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. commandeers the states’ legislative functions in violation of the 10th and 11th Amendments. The Supreme Court should devolve authority of this narrow ruling to the State Governments and United States Territories.The fifty states and all relevant U.S. territories should substantially reduce restrictions on offshore oil drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf.Lopez solves federal lands better- cuts down red tape- responsibility solves developmentThe Romney policy, spelled out in a white paper and on a conference call 2NCLopez solves federal lands better- cuts down red tape- responsibility solves developmentNBS News, 8-22-2012 http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/23/13423039-romney-campaign-rolls-out-energy-policy?lite The Romney policy, spelled out in a white paper and on a conference call Reduces bureaucracy and red-tapeSalt Lake Tribune, 8-23-2012 http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/54752320-90/romney-energy-federal-lands.html.csp Mitt Romney’s proposed energy blueprint, which he says will wean America off foreign oil | |
| 09/22/2012 | States CP - Generic Incentives MechanismTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: The fifty United States state governments and relevant United States territories should provide research and development subsidies, construction credits, loan guarantees, investment tax credits and consumption incentives for oilState incentives programs solve – they can drive the market towards widespread alternative energy acceptanceElizabeth Brown, Patrick Quinlan, Harvey M. Sachs, and Daniel Williams, Am. Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, March 2002, "Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency," http://aceee.org/pubs/e021full.pdf?CFID=1059758%26CFTOKEN=72603414 States play a fundamental role in addressing energy use and the adoption of energy efficiency | |
| 09/22/2012 | States CP - HSR PlankTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: The fifty United States state governments and relevant United States territories should substantially increase investment in a national network of inter-city high-speed passenger rail including a dedicated allocation of funds.HSR solves high wage jobsTodorovich et al. 11 — Petra Todorovich, Director of America 2050—a High-speed rail’s ability to promote economic growth is grounded in its capacity to 2NCSolves mega regions- vital internal link to sustainable growthTierney 12 — Sean Tierney, Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of North Texas, holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Denver, 2012 (“High-speed rail, the knowledge economy and the next growth wave,” Journal of Transport Geography, Volume 22, May, Available Online to Subscribing Institutions via ScienceDirect, p. 284-285) On April 14, 2011, Cambridge, MA based Zipcar, soared on its | |
| 09/22/2012 | Elections - Obama GoodTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: 1ncObama winning- best models predict- prefer it to pollsNate Silver, 9-18-2012 http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/sept-17-electoral-college-may-not-help-obama/-http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/sept-17-electoral-college-may-not-help-obama/ The FiveThirtyEight presidential forecast for Monday was essentially unchanged, with President Obama having a Environment and energy uniquely key for youth vote turnout – they hate drillingSood, ’8 Public opinion related to energy made for a unique national election in 2006. Consumers’ Even tiny shifts matter – our link is low threshold and linearSilver, 12 (Nate, 5/15, chief pollster for New York Times’ 538 election polling center. Regarded as top-level pollster based on distinct mathematical modelshttp://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/15/a-30000-foot-view-on-the-presidential-race/) 2 internal links – Romney will label china a currency manipulator and Obama will do it if he’s going to loseDawson and Mason, 12 ENSURES ESCALATING TENSIONS – RESULTS IN TBILL SELL OFF, ECONOMIC COLLAPSE AND RELATIONS FAIL.MCNALLY 9. ~[Chris, research fellow and political economist @ East-West Center, "CHINA-U.S. ECONOMIC RELATIONS: FROM SYMBIOSIS TO RUPTURE?" East West Center — Feb 8 — http://www.eastwestcenter.org/news-center/east-west-wire/china-us-economic-relations-from-symbiosis-to-rupture/-http://www.eastwestcenter.org/news-center/east-west-wire/china-us-economic-relations-from-symbiosis-to-rupture/~] The unraveling of this synergy is already creating tensions, recently illustrated by the war U.S.-China conflict is the most probable scenario for great power warIHT ’02 (International Herald Tribune, 12-26, Lexis) 1NR The greatest threat for the 21st century is that these economic flare-ups between Each and every Republican candidate has called for trillions of dollars in new tax breaks U.S.-Chinese Relations key to prevent conflicts over oil Impact is global nuclear war Ext. Obama Win By the end of Wednesday, however, it was clear that the preponderance of -It’ll be close but Obama will win A UB political scientist internationally recognized for highly accurate election prediction models says President Obama The new CBS News/YouGov Electoral Vote Tracker - a computer simulation model of Barack Obama’s post-convention “bounce” — combined with some recent missteps by AT: No Vote Switching Of the nine Swing States polls taken since October, in only one has either People haven’t made up their minds. Finally, it is important to remember that 2NC Youth Voters - Enviro Key Environment is the critical issue for obama’s base of youth voters Youth and latin mobilization key – environment is key issue Turn Shield/A2: Offshore Drilling Popular Status quo is goldilox – over half supporters of “offshore drilling” are opposed to expanding it - “expanding oil exploration” isn’t the same With the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico now nearly two months old, Plan alienates dem base – key issue 1NR ROUND THREE Romney rolls back incentives for energy production On Energy Subsidies:¶ If re-elected, Obama wants the federal government to If elected president, Obama develops every domestic resource for energy President Obama Wednesday visited a truck manufacturing plant in North Carolina to promote his " Chinese trade conflicts is the most likely scenario for military conflict. The greatest threat for the 21st century is that these economic flare-ups between US SINO RELATIONS KEY TO SOLVE GLOBAL NONPROLIFERATION. Cooperation with China is key to continued U.S. leadership in Asia Power projection in Asia is key to prevent escalating great-power wars in regional hotspots RELATIONS KEY TO PREVENT WMD TERRORISM. A TERRORIST ATTACK ENSURES RETALIATION – ESCALATES TO GLOBAL NUCLEAR WAR. Nuclear Links Ignore Bisconti and NEI Public opinion on nuclear power matters. Should we build new reactors or not? Prefer our ev – their polls are flawed, support for new reactors collapsed post fukushima, and opposition is more intense Nonetheless, despite asking the same question, Gallup and NEI can’t agree on Our distinction is key – support for nuclear power doesn’t translate to new reactors – their polls are useless Overwhelming public opposition to nuclear The 2007 survey focused on additional attributes of power sources, including siting, waste Fukushima collapsed support – Yale image association studies prove Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear AT: Romeny won’t do it Studies prove- campaign promises are enacted George W. Bush had a problem. As he prepared to sweep to his CITES V. NORTHWESTERN KM ROUND 51NC Obama winning now- ahead in key swing states but momentum could shift- Romney needs to stop Dem turnout In a presidential race seemingly frozen in place for months, the advantage has Even tiny shifts matter – our link is low threshold and linear Financing mechanisms tilt divided public opinion into massive opposition across all party lines Conclusions¶ Americans are not exactly wild about the idea of building new nuclear reactors Romey will reverse Obama’s gag rule decision In a speech before CPAC Friday, Mitt Romney announced steps he would take against Gag rule causes global overpopulation Our past efforts have proven very successful: Because of years of hard work by Extinction The exponential growth of the human population, making humans the dominant species on the OPop Bad- Econ NOVA: What happens if Turns Case- General President Obama Wednesday visited a truck manufacturing plant in North Carolina to promote his " Encouraged by federal subsidies under the 2005 Energy Policy Act, a number of U Especially true for SMRs Turns Case- Econ Each and every Republican candidate has called for trillions of dollars in new tax breaks Ext. Obama Win By the end of Wednesday, however, it was clear that the preponderance of (the card above answers the arg that undecideds will break for Romney- says Obama doesn’t need them)\ A UB political scientist internationally recognized for highly accurate election prediction models says President Obama The new CBS News/YouGov Electoral Vote Tracker - a computer simulation model of Barack Obama’s post-convention “bounce” — combined with some recent missteps by I’ve been tiptoeing around this point, because I don’t think that our forecast model One way to interpret the trend in the “now-cast” is that Obama backing off support of nuclear power now because they know the link is true In the wake of Fukushima, where hundreds of thousands of Japanese have been displaced Win isn’t assured, things could still swing, that’s Silver Critical time in presidential campaign Americans will choose their next president in less than two Energy Policy Key – General Energy swings votes – tied to economy Key voter issue ’08 exit polls prove Public opinion related to energy made for a unique national election in 2006. Consumers’ A2: Perceived as Safe Fukushima collapsed support – perception that nuclear power is “safe” doesn’t alleviate strong fear of accidents Nuclear Power Loses Support in New Poll¶ What had been growing acceptance of nuclear New Reactors Distinction Prefer our ev – their polls are flawed, support for new reactors collapsed post fukushima, and opposition is more intense Nonetheless, despite asking the same question, Gallup and NEI can’t agree on Plan alienates independents, women, and dem base – their polls are tilted by right wing Finding places to build new plants could also prove difficult: more than 6 in Environment and energy uniquely key for youth vote turnout – they hate nuclear power Public opinion related to energy made for a unique national election in 2006. Consumers’ than other voter groups. About 24 million people under age 30 voted in the AT: Thumper – Foreign Policy A second piece of advice for Romney: Shut up about foreign policy. It’s NEW IMPACT ROUND 6 KENTUCKYAnd, Romney wants private space and NASA cuts. Differs from Obama – who checks commercial takeover of space. "Zero Gravity, Zero Taxes" would, in effect, turn outer space Romney platform kills lone mechanism for deep exploration. The “K/T event” is the event that killed the dinosaurs | |
| 09/22/2012 | Reg Neg CPTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: 1NCText – The United States Federal Government should begin a process of negotiated rulemaking over ~[area of plan~], including an announced intention to substantially reduce restrictions on offshore oil drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf within a year and convene affected parties for binding mediation over the substance of this policy. We’ll clarify.Competes –It doesn’t fiat topical action. The process is uncertain and open-ended —- mutually exclusive with the plan.Endelman 3 (Gary, Immigration Lawyer – BP America, Inc., JD – University of Houston and Ph.D. in History – University of Delaware, "Go as Far as You Can: How Negotiated Rulemaking in Immigration Benefits America: Part 2 of 2", 7-18, http://www.ilw.com/articles/2004,0604-endelman.pdf) Those who believe, as I do, that immigration is good for America have Solvency is only possible through citizen involvement- coordination in energy policy is the vital internal link- reg neg is the appropriate structure to ensure solvecySean Nolan, Associate Professor of Law and Dispute Resolution Program Director. Vermont Law School 2011 Negotiating the Wind: A Framework to Engage Citizens in Siting Wind Turbines The U.S. has enough wind capacity to generate a significant amount of Solves the whole case —- reg neg facilitates a consensus decision that’s legitimate and quickly enforcedHarter 97 (Philip J., Visiting Associate Professor and Director of the Program on Consensus, Democracy, and Governance – Vermont Law School, "Fear of Commitment: An Affliction of Adolescents", Duke Law Journal, April, 46 Duke L.J. 1389, Lexis) The most well developed of these techniques, other than the public hearings and meetings litigation DADrilling causes litigation initiated by environmental and activist groupsSubhankar Banerjee is a writer, photographer, and activist. Over the past decade he has worked tirelessly to conserve ecoculturally significant areas of the Arctic, and to raise awareness about indigenous human rights and climate change. He is the editor of a new book, Arctic Voices: Resistance at the Tipping Point (Seven Stories Press) and won a 2012 Lannan Foundation Cultural Freedom Award. 8-2-2012 http://www.pacificfreepress.com/opinion/12142-the-original-shell-company-bringing-big-oil-to-account.html For more than a century, Turns the case | |
| 09/22/2012 | States CP - 50 State Fiat EvTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Increases education --- allows debate about many state governments and local politics---federalism is the central issue in energy policyDavid Brakke, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at James Madison University, “Federalism,” Association of Women in Science Magazine, Vol 30, No 1, 2001 (http://csm.jmu.edu/brakke/Asset/Publications/AWIS_columns/Federalism_/federalism_.html) As we approach the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Madison, father of The education about process is independently necessary in the context of energy- implementation is THE relevant question- there is an overemphasis on irrelevant issues of substance rather than processSean Nolan, Associate Professor of Law and Dispute Resolution Program Director. Vermont Law School 2011 Negotiating the Wind: A Framework to Engage Citizens in Siting Wind Turbines Despite demonstrated need and available technology, the promise of wind energy has yet to This is true of 50 state uniform fiat too- NGANGA 2008 (National Governor’s Association, “Securing a Clean Energy Future,” http://www.nga.org/Files/pdf/0807ENERGYRD.PDF) Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association (NGA) is the collective voice Crucial to force genuine “Federal key” warrants --- States counterplans alone allow the Aff to manipulate current jurisdiction to avoid this --- and, that’s important for educationColumbia Encyclopedia ‘01 | |
| 09/22/2012 | States CP - CWIP PlankTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: ---permit the collection of interest costs and return on equity during construction of small modular reactors by establishing a Construction Work in Progress mechanism that uses state funds to offset the costs.1NCCWIP lowers the cost of the plan—makes it more feasible. Especially true for SMRs and outweighs and regulations in the status quoSteve Stutnik Nuclear physicist, engineer, and educator at Univeristy of Tennessee 2012 http://neutroneconomy.blogspot.com/2012/02/smrs-meet-iowa-stubborn.html-http://neutroneconomy.blogspot.com/2012/02/smrs-meet-iowa-stubborn.html The land of Iowa - home of hogs, corn, windmills, and... 2ncAnd- reduces financing costs, rate shocks and improves utility cash flowBy paying carrying costs as they are incurred, the utilities and their customers benefit -Solves consumers and investors billions- rate stabilityOn April 21, 2009, Senate Bill 31, the Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing Specifically trueSteve Stutnik Nuclear physicist, engineer, and educator at Univeristy of Tennessee 2012 http://neutroneconomy.blogspot.com/2012/02/smrs-meet-iowa-stubborn.html-http://neutroneconomy.blogspot.com/2012/02/smrs-meet-iowa-stubborn.html The land of Iowa - home of hogs, corn, windmills, and... | |
| 09/22/2012 | States CP - Nuclear State Ban PlankTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: The fifty United States state governments and relevant United States territories should notban the production of nuclear powerrequire nuclear power development be approved by the state legislature or votersrequire an effective means or technology for disposing or reprocessing high-level waste as a precondition for nuclear power development.require nuclear power companies to preemptively demonstrate that nuclear power will be less expensive than other sources of energy.1NCState bans preclude use of federal incentives and stunt growth of the nuclear power industry- only the CP solvesThe Orange County Register, 3-2-2012 http://taxdollars.ocregister.com/2010/03/02/california-could-be-frozen-out-of-a-nuclear-future/51863/-http://taxdollars.ocregister.com/2010/03/02/california-could-be-frozen-out-of-a-nuclear-future/51863/ Georgia may be more cutting-edge than the Golden State.¶ Last month, 2NC13 states have restrictions that only the CP solvesScott Hendrick, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2010 http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/env-res/states-restrictions-on-new-nuclear-power-facility.aspx-http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/env-res/states-restrictions-on-new-nuclear-power-facility.aspx Thirteen states have placed restrictions on the construction of new nuclear power facilities: California State regulatory uncertainty drives away investors and drives up production costs- it’s the vital internal link to the affJack Spencer, Senior Research Fellow, Nuclear Energy Policy, Heritage Foundation, Nuclear power is a proven, safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly alternative to | |
| 09/22/2012 | Oil DA - Russia ImpactTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: 1NCEnergy shifts lower oil prices, deter future investment in the plan, and causes global economic contraction and war(blue highlighting) 4.1 Energy transition risks¶ With higher priced oil, technology substitution ( US investments in alternative energy cause speculators to value oil lower—sharply tanks prices globally immediately(blue highlighting) As is typical of world oil markets, this situation soon changed. Low oil High prices key to Russian economy and stabilityMatthew Hulbert 7/19/12 (European Energy Review, "Arctic oil: Putin’s last chance" http://www.europeanenergyreview.eu/site/pagina.php?id=3813) President Putin is back, but this time he faces daunting challenges on the energy ExtinctionFilger 9 (Sheldon, Columnist and Founder – Global EconomicCrisis.com, "Russian Economy Faces Disasterous Free Fall Contraction", http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sheldon-filger/russian-economy-faces-dis_b_201147.html-http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sheldon-filger/russian-economy-faces-dis_b_201147.html) In Russia, historically, economic health and political stability are intertwined to a degree | |
| 09/23/2012 | QER CPTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: The United States Congress should The United States Federal Government should establish a National Energy Policy Coordination Council within the Executive Office of the President, Co- Chaired by the Secretary of Energy and ¶ the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and including all relevant agency and department heads and others at the discretion of the President, charged with the mission of providing an operational focal point for guiding coordination and implementation of national energy policy as outlined in the Quadrennial Energy Review. Establishing Executive National Energy Coordination Council ensures effective and coordinated implementation of QER • Congress should establish an entity that provides an operational focal¶ point for energy Experts agree it’s the single most important energy policy, spurs implementation and avoids budget fights When PCAST recommended the DOE QTR, the most important recommendation was the development of 7 reasons our process is key – Solves Certainty Better An integrated Federal energy policy up to these challenges needs ¶ staying power, and Solves Signal immediately and independently solves even if it doesn’t result in the aff The Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2011 authorizes a high-level government-wide 2NC Overviewsingular energy policies fail, only the counterplan sets up contingencies which are keyFriedman, 11 Why We Need a Quadrennial Energy Review¶ On good days, when I’m more Coordination solves better than the aff – spinoffs, quicker implementation, avoids duplication which takes out the affPCAST, 10 These considerations set the stage for extraordinary action by the Federal government to support ¶ Overwhelms solvency deficitsCoons, 11 Margot Anderson, Executive Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Energy Project, added, Consensus of experts agree counterplan solves nuclear power and leadership best – only counterplan creates long term confidence and certaintyNMNP, 12 Third, nuclear energy is expanding rapidly around the world. On our present ¶ Solves nuclear power best – key to long term certainty and investor confidenceNMNP, 12 G E N E R A L R E C O M M E N 2NC – Independently SolvesIts key to contingency planning that self corrects all failuresFriedman, 11 Why We Need a Quadrennial Energy Review¶ On good days, when I’m more that solves even if it doesn’t result in the aff because many different instruments and combinations can have the same effectSands, 10 In a report to the president released November 29, the President’s Council of Advisors Experts agree its a bigger internal link than any other energy policy actionPCAST, 10 In the fall of 2009, the Secretary of Energy asked the President’s Council of A2: Do CPSevers ENTIRE plan – counterplan only recommends the plan NEVER fiats itzero policy change –just most likely effectMurkowski and Koonin, 11 logically distinct and prior to policymakingPryor, 11 Led by Dr. Moniz, who is here today, one of PCAST’s most "Should" is mandatoryNieto 9 – Judge Henry Nieto, Colorado Court of Appeals, 8-20-2009 People v. Munoz, 240 P.3d 311 (Colo. Ct. App. 2009) "Should" is "used . . . to express duty, obligation, "Substantial" requires legal effectWords and Phrases ’64 "Restriction" requires binding enforcement —- policies that have discouraging effects on production but don’t legally limit it aren’t topicalBarnett 3 (Stephen R., Boalt Professor of Law Emeritus – University of California, Berkeley, "No-Citation Rules Under Siege: A Battlefield Report and Analysis", The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process, Fall, 5 J. App. Prac. %26 Process 473, Lexis) C. "Restrictions" on Citation: Introducing Draft B A2: Recommendation CPs Bad – Long versioneducation about process is independently necessary in the context of energy- implementation is THE relevant question- there is an overemphasis on irrelevant issues of substance rather than processSean Nolan, Associate Professor of Law and Dispute Resolution Program Director. Vermont Law School 2011 Negotiating the Wind: A Framework to Engage Citizens in Siting Wind Turbines Despite demonstrated need and available technology, the promise of wind energy has yet to AT Congress Rejects – Nuclear/NRC DeRegNRC controls nuclear regulations – doesn’t require congressNEI, 7 (Nuclear Energy Institute, March, http://www.new.ans.org/standards/resources/toolkit/docs/nei-nuclear-regulatory-process-ans-posting1.pdf)** Congress won’t block regulatory streamlining or reduction of licensing barriersHolt 12 Improved Coordination through QER Solves regulatory efficiency and streamliningMandel, 10 The president should implement a quadrennial energy review modeled on the Defense Department’s four- Solves regulatory steamlining and permitting issues – regardless of technological sectorCoons and Koonin, 11 Senator Coons. One of the things the administration has ¶ recognized is that there’s 2NC A2: Certainty KeyOnly QER solves certainty and confidence – plan can’t solve it because the market doesn’t perceive fiatNMNP, 12 The QER should establish priorities for government-sponsored research¶ into new nuclear technology Only holistic national policy approach key to predictability and confidence in long term investment decisionsNMNP, 12 G E N E R A L R E C O M M E N consensus of experts agreeNMNP, 12 Within the context of these challenges, the Partnership’s multi-disciplinary ¶ group of A2: DelayStaged process means delay only til JanuaryPCAST, 10 A staged process should be implemented now so as to provide some elements of a Building DOE analytic capabilities allows first stage of QER in early 2013Moniz, 11 As recognized in the QTR, there is much to do for further iteration ¶ Sped Up QER Timetable can be met through Expanding DOE analytic capabilitiesMoniz, 11 S. 1703 would legislate a required QER, and this would ¶ clearly reinforce the PCAST recommendation, and I support that.¶ Two comments: The faster schedule put forward in S. 1703 ¶ relative to the PCAST recommendation I think could certainly be handled in equilibrium, but it wouldn’t require, as already ¶ indicated, that 2012 be used effectively to build up DOE ¶ analytical capacity if the accelerated schedule has any chance ¶ of being met. | |
| 10/06/2012 | Reprocessing Case NegTournament: Kentucky | Round: 1 | Opponent: Arizona State | Judge: Reprocessing creates the same waste issuesMatthew Bunn ¶ Steve Fetter ¶ John P. Holdren ¶ Bob van der Zwaan December 2003 (project on managing the atom, BELFER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS¶ JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, "THE ECONOMICS OF REPROCESSING¶ VS. DIRECT DISPOSAL OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL" http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/repro-report.pdf) Reprocessing spent fuel does make it possible to concentrate the intensely radioactive ¶ materials in Best studies prove Yucca is safe.Ralph Vartabedian, Times Staff Writer, 6-4-08, LA Times, U.S. seeks the go-ahead for Nevada nuclear dump; State officials say they remain committed to blocking the long-planned waste site at Yucca Mountain, lexis, bc The dump has become one of the biggest geographic disputes in modern U.S Still need YuccaAdoption of French-style reprocessing program would not eliminate the need for a deep Reprocessing isn’t competitive, boosts electricity prices, and won’t be commercialized – our evidence assumes the most optimistic studies for the aff and assumes most of their answersMatthew Bunn ¶ Steve Fetter ¶ John P. Holdren ¶ Bob van der Zwaan December 2003 (project on managing the atom, BELFER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS¶ JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, "THE ECONOMICS OF REPROCESSING¶ VS. DIRECT DISPOSAL OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL" http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/repro-report.pdf) While some analysts have argued in recent years that the costs of reprocessing ¶ and High electricity prices take out the caseMatthew Bunn ¶ Steve Fetter ¶ John P. Holdren ¶ Bob van der Zwaan December 2003 (project on managing the atom, BELFER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS¶ JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, "THE ECONOMICS OF REPROCESSING¶ VS. DIRECT DISPOSAL OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL" http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/repro-report.pdf) The relative cost of reprocessing vs. direct-disposal is an important element of Reprocessing increases prolif risks and waste – more than 200 extra tons from global reprocessing aloneMatthew Bunn ¶ Steve Fetter ¶ John P. Holdren ¶ Bob van der Zwaan December 2003 (project on managing the atom, BELFER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS¶ JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, "THE ECONOMICS OF REPROCESSING¶ VS. DIRECT DISPOSAL OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL" http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/repro-report.pdf) Similarly, a substantial fraction of the plutonium recovered each year from¶ reprocessing also Nuclear renaissance overstated and doesn’t make prolif inevPaul I. Bernstein and Nima Gerami june 2012, (center for the study of weapons of mass destruction, "Proliferation Risks of Civilian Nuclear ¶ Power Programs" http://wmdcenter.dodlive.mil/files/2012/06/CSWMD-Proceedings-3-FINAL.pdf) Experts debate two issues: whether this renaissance will actually occur on a significant scale Plan unpopular with publicMatthew Bunn ¶ Steve Fetter ¶ John P. Holdren ¶ Bob van der Zwaan December 2003 (project on managing the atom, BELFER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS¶ JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, "THE ECONOMICS OF REPROCESSING¶ VS. DIRECT DISPOSAL OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL" http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/repro-report.pdf) Third, the argument is based on the questionable assumption that while it would be | |
| 10/07/2012 | Community Backlash DA - SMR NegTournament: Kentucky | Round: | Opponent: Emory | Judge: DA1NCUniqueness and issue specific spillover – military bases pursuing strong and collaborative local community relations now - key to solve land encroachment issues vital to military effectiveness - but energy citing decisions that cause local community backlash specifically spillover and undermineBoccuti, Faul and Gray, 12 Independent links:
Small reactors used on domestic military bases are likely to face a number of additional 2. ====plan sends critical signal of isolation to both local community and base officials - Military bases prioritizing community integration now ==== Are small nuclear reactors a smart choice for increasing energy security and reducing greenhouse gas Impact - strong local community relations key to buffering agreements that solve land encroachment – vital to military effectiveness and biodiversity protectionPowledge, ’8 Buffering has become an important buzzword in military-community relations. At most installations *2NC General Backlash Links/A2: Plan PopularEven if they win this - They have no answer to our military isolation signal link – which is independentExtend andres and breetz – substantial community backlash is likely – general popularity evidence doesn’t speak to local siting reactionsSMRs uniquely unpopular because deployed closer to population centersITA, 11 One additional obstacle is beyond the scope of this report but could play a significant Wide variation in local opinion guarantee the link and spillover EVEN IF PUBLIC SUPPORT IS GENERALLY INCREASING – dod feasibility assessment concedes the disad comes firstKing 11 DoD will have to take the views of stakeholders such as state and local governments Prefer our ev – their polls are flawed, support for new reactors collapsed post fukushima, and opposition is more intense – specifically indicts the gallup polling their ev citesMariotte, 12 Nonetheless, despite asking the same question, Gallup and NEI can’t agree on today.¶ Even Rasmussen in its May 2012 poll found that only 44% support NIMBY is key - increases strength and intensity of opposition locallyAnsolabehere, 7 The 2007 survey focused on additional attributes of power sources, including siting, waste *2NC California Link ScenarioTriggers unique backlash in californiaPaul Joskow, 2006 * Elizabeth and James Kim an Professor of Economics al the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Director. MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research. http://web.mit.edu/ceepr/www/publications/workingpapers/2006-019.pdf There are other potential institutional barriers to a significant growth in new nuclear capacity that California bases key – asia and pacific focus, unique support structures and geographic featuresSCLC, 12 California plays a vital role in defending our nation today and in preparing America for Asia conflict likely and goes nuclear warLandy, National Security Expert @ Knight Ridder, 3/10/’2K *2NC Yes Escalation====Individual infrastructure purchase decisions can swing the overall relationship==== Community – Military Partnership SCOPE OF WORK Background I. APPROACH In 2008 OMA introduced Both Public backlash and military base isolation from community are self reinforcing and spiralSkelton, 12 This underscores the importance of coming to grips with the growing gap because this worrisome Circumventing local perceptions of health or environmental risk collapses overall trust and support for military installationPowledge, ’8 The Army’s guide to public participation recommends that a specialist in "risk communications" *2NC Local Participation Link/SpilloverPlan links through blanket application, circumventing local community input and avoiding prior transparent public risk assessment – comparatively outweighs risk of harm – don’t buy try or dieParthemore and Rogers, 10 We recommend that this examination should be initially led by a blue ribbon commission, Each of those links are key, spillover and are independent of public support for the outcome - genuine local community input and decisionmaking Public involvement in an installation’s environmental life is vital. A basic document on the And - transparent public risk assessmentPowledge, ’8 The Army’s guide to public participation recommends that a specialist in "risk communications" Especially true because plan is a uniquely sensitive issue - Plan circumvents necessary local participation and assessment processRogers, 10 (Will, Center New American Security, 6/29, http://www.cnas.org/blogs/naturalsecurity/2010/07/doe-and-dod-explore-nuclear-power-military-bases-question.html)** In an op-ed to Roll Call, Christine and I recommended that the A2: offsite/remote locations on base solveWon’t be built offsite or at remote location on base and if it is than it wouldn’t solve the advantageKing 11 The principal advantage to having a nuclear power plant located on a military installation is to control access and conduct patrols; however, a remote location would likely be inconsistent with the objective for building the plant. For example, if the plant is being built to provide better energy assurance then it is better to locate it near the facilities that will consume the power. DOD priority user linkMaking DOD a priority user triggers state and local resistanceKing 11 | |
| 10/07/2012 | Rushed Demand DA - SMR NegTournament: Kentucky | Round: | Opponent: Emory | Judge: Squo solves SMR deploymentStatus quo solves – multiple reasons – accelerating licensing reforms, R+D spurring tech development, Civil Nuclear Trade Initiative solves market opportunities and entire nuclear supply chainITA, 11 With fierce competition for commercial deployment of U.S. SMRs anticipated, the Status quo review efforts will solve at earliest possible date now – overcomes barriers, ensures predictability and avoids all unnecessary delayKing 11 While the NRC guides and regulations provide a comprehensive representation of certification and licensing issues Prior DDE Key/No Human CapitalIncreasing short term demand for SMR design and license applications increases NRC time and human resource burdens and slows OVERALL design certification by spurring submission prior to needed detailed engineeringRosner, et. al. ’11 (Robert Rosner, Robert Rosner is an astrophysicist and founding director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago. He was the director of Argonne National Laboratory from 2005 to 2009, and Stephen Goldberg, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago, The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Joseph S. Hezir, Principal, EOP Foundation, Inc., http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf-http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf) The current state of the licensing framework for SMRs is less mature than that in Independently, Incentivizing production demand prior to completion of detailed engineering causes crucial cost overruns and dooms cost competitiveness – turns caseRosner, et. al. ’11 (Robert Rosner, Robert Rosner is an astrophysicist and founding director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago. He was the director of Argonne National Laboratory from 2005 to 2009, and Stephen Goldberg, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago, The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Joseph S. Hezir, Principal, EOP Foundation, Inc., http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf-http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf) The key pacing element is the rate at which SMR engineering design is completed and Completion of detailed DDE prior to design and license application key to NRC time and human resources – NRC overload causes massive net delays, ineffective safety assessment and accidentsBiello 12 – Staff Writer at Scientific American, Small Reactors Make a Bid to Revive Nuclear Power, Can small, LEGO-like reactors help create better prospects for the nuclear industry?, David Biello, 4/19, http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=small-reactors-bid-to-revive-nuclear-power-http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=small-reactors-bid-to-revive-nuclear-power Robust Detailed DDE solves aff best but must be prior to NRC submissions to prevent long drawn out processRosner, et. al. ’11 (Robert Rosner, Robert Rosner is an astrophysicist and founding director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago. He was the director of Argonne National Laboratory from 2005 to 2009, and Stephen Goldberg, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago, The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Joseph S. Hezir, Principal, EOP Foundation, Inc., http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf-http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf) The study team learned during the study, which included comments received from the utilities | |
| 10/07/2012 | Fuel Cell Tradeoff - SMR NegTournament: Kentucky | Round: | Opponent: Emory | Judge: DoD powering their bases with fuel cells to solve warming and reliability– plan trades offEERE 12 (Organization for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, part of the DOE, "FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM," June, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/pdfs/doe_dod_backup_power_fc.pdf) Application in backup power is key to demonstration and DoD leadership in renewablesGross et al 11 (Thomas J. Gross, Albert J. Poche, Jr. and Kevin C. Ennis, researchers for the Logistics Management Institute, "BEYOND DEMONSTRATION: THE ROLE OF FUEL CELLS IN DoD’s ENERGY STRATEGY," 10/19, http://www.lmi.org/News—-Publications/publications/publication-detail.aspx?id=371) Hydrogen fuels economic growthIPHE 10 (International Partnership for Hydrogen Fuel Cells in the Economy, "2010 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Global ExtinctionAuslin 9 (Michael, Resident Scholar – American Enterprise Institute, and Desmond Lachman – Resident Fellow – American Enterprise Institute, "The Global Economy Unravels", Forbes, 3-6, http://www.aei.org/article/100187) | |
| 10/07/2012 | Topicality - SMR NegTournament: Kentucky | Round: | Opponent: Emory | Judge: Plan is a market incentive not a financial incentives – they are the opposite of the topic by financing demand not supply Voter for limits, ground, predictability and topic precision – we’re obviously a fair limit, its biggest topic in memory, both energy and mechanism have diverse subsets and are internally bidirectional, theres probably 20 potential SMR restriction affs alone, the ONLY source of stability, limit or unidirectionality is PRODUCTION – allowing market pull incentives destroys ALL topic meaning | |
| 10/07/2012 | Mutiplank CP - DOD SMR NegTournament: Kentucky | Round: | Opponent: Emory | Judge: CP 1NCThe United States Federal Government, should:obtain electricity from small modular reactors for Department of Energy lands for 30 years and should amend any conflicting requirements to narrowly exempt that act.make available loans, loan guarantees, transferable production and investment tax credits for small modular reactorsprovide full funding for more robust detailed design and engineering efforts and should offer cost sharing for other first of a kind expenses for each distinct design, including licensing, construction, manufacturing and production costs.Establish a parity option for licensing small modular reactorsprovide full funding and support to the NRC for expedited review of licensing issues related to small modular reactors.obtain advanced microgrids for military bases in the United States, maximized to account for site specific energy factors.Necessary funding should not be provided from existing funds or programs of the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, or the Nuclear Review Commission. Necessary funding should be provided through creation of a non-budgetary funding stream placing a 1 mill per kilowatt surcharge on commercial electricity and a 2 cents per gallon surcharge on non-federal transportation fuel. Additional funding should be provided through designating a necessary portion of federal oil and gas royalty revenue. Even single Power Purchase Agreement solves – DOD not keyKing 11 The DOE facilities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, are pursuing the deployment of a More robust detailed design and engineering efforts solve expedited license approval, cost confidence and widespread commercializationRosner, et. al. ’11 (Robert Rosner, Robert Rosner is an astrophysicist and founding director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago. He was the director of Argonne National Laboratory from 2005 to 2009, and Stephen Goldberg, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago, The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Joseph S. Hezir, Principal, EOP Foundation, Inc., http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf-http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf) The study team learned during the study, which included comments received from the utilities advanced renewable microgrids solve, pay for themselves and avoid disad – best studySERDP, 12 DoD Study Finds Microgrids Offer Improved Energy Security for DoD Installations Advanced microgrids offer a At no solve restrictionour diverse financial incentives solveWallace ’5 (President of Constellation Generation Group, Mike Wallace, CQ Congressional Testimony, "NUCLEAR POWER 2010 INITIATIVE," 4/26, lexis) The Department of Energy’s Nuclear Power 2010 program is a necessary, but not sufficient Parity option solves – cx explanationReynolds 10 Status quo solves – multiple reasons – accelerating licensing reforms, R+D spurring tech development, Civil Nuclear Trade Initiative solves market opportunities and entire nuclear supply chainITA, 11 With fierce competition for commercial deployment of U.S. SMRs anticipated, the Status quo review efforts will solve at earliest possible date now – overcomes barriers, ensures predictability and avoids all unnecessary delayKing 11 While the NRC guides and regulations provide a comprehensive representation of certification and licensing issues Adv microgirdsCyber security measures – operates within the grid but quickly transition to sever and operate outside of the grid – "islands bases while still integrating" SPIDERS renewable based advanced microgrid tech solves prior cybersecurity issues and backup systems to overcome renewable reliability issues – funding is keyRoss et al, 12 The Smart Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy Reliability and Security (SPIDERS) JCTD is Advanced microgrids solve sustained grid backup and overcomes intermittency and other indicts but don’t link to disad*Ross et al, 12 For a requirement of short-term islanding (on the order of less than Advanced microgrids feasible and overcome traditional cyber-security problems – your ev doesn’t apply The wide range in monitoring capability across different installations, as mentioned in Section 3 A2: DOD market pull keyMassive purchase market not key – learning rate cost reductions are massive but have exponential diminishing returnsRosner, et. al. ’11 (Robert Rosner, Robert Rosner is an astrophysicist and founding director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago. He was the director of Argonne National Laboratory from 2005 to 2009, and Stephen Goldberg, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago, The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Joseph S. Hezir, Principal, EOP Foundation, Inc., http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf-http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf) Preliminarily, the study team used a conservative learning rate of 10% for capital Even with DOD support – it will take a full decade to license and build even the first few plants and 6 more years at least to do the restKing 11 While SMRs promise several advantages over large reactors none are currently available. They are | |
| 10/07/2012 | States CP - Broadband PlankTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: High-speed Internet, … available and affordable. | |
| 10/27/2012 | Anti-Politics DATournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Chandler ‘7 (David, Centre for the Study of Democracy, Westminster, Area, Vol. 39, No. 1, p. 118-119) And – Anti-Politics dooms their project, threatens the planet, and cedes politics to the Right. Boggs ’97 (CARL BOGGS – Professor and Ph.D. Political Science, National University, Los Angeles -- Theory and Society 26: 741-780) | |
| 10/27/2012 | TopicalityTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, ‘98 Resolve \Re*solve"\ (r?*z?lv"), v. “Substantial” means material, fiated action sub•stan•tial (sb-stnshl) KEY “Federal Government” means the government of the United States of America the government … States of America When Aff eschews the topic and its agent, Neg’s less-effective at challenging Aff claims. Ehninger 70 If two friends differ on whether they will gain greater satisfaction from dining at Restaurant This internally link turns their pedagogy – Neg ability to contest Aff claims improves BOTH TEAMS’ knowledge. O’Donnell 4 – PhD, director of debate at Mary Washington (Tim, WFU Debaters Research Guide, “Blue helmet blues”, ed. Bauschard and Lacy, http://groups.wfu.edu/debate/MiscSites/DRGArticles/DRGArtiarticlesIndex.htm) The answer, I believe, resides deep in the rhetorical tradition in the often Ed Scholars question the link between STATING args and LEARNING THEIR CONTENT. Don’t under-estimate the importance of how we learn. Hess ‘99 Our LESSON PLAN of STATE-BASED ROLE-PLAY FIAT succeeds in teaching its content. This card’s compares to other lesson plans. Kupperman ‘5 Our ev’s from Ed Scholars. Prefer them – best way to transition content into learning. Patnaik ‘8 Lee ‘94 | |
| 10/27/2012 | Case Args v. OklahomaTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: In their piece, Scheurich and Young (1997) raise the ques- tion If not, then they violently trade “a priori” methods for emancipation Fearon andWendt 2K Esperanza Spalding lacks transformative power They recreate the racial state – agonstic plularism reimagines the public sphere and social distinctions Agonism and the public sphere A number of critical theorists of varied theoretical bents contend State’s not inherently racist – it’s bad now because of poor engagement. Admittedly scary empirics shouldn’t close-off reformism. Their arg is net worse. Farber ‘98 ( ) Claiming the State’s inherently racist cannot explain some meaningful acts of reformism. How did they even come about ?... Farber ‘98 They elevate whiteness to near all-pervasive force driving most oppression. Such conceptual expansion hides the actual practice of racism and makes breaking it down more difficult Andersen 3 – Margaret L. Andersen, Professor of Sociology and Women's Studies and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at the University of Delaware, 2003, “Whitewashing Race: A Critical Perspective on Whiteness,” in White Out: The Continuing Significance of Racism, ed Doane and Bonilla-Silva, p. 30-32 The notion that whiteness and the State doom reformism ensues. Oppression goes up by ensuring their politics go nowhere Political systems aren’t inevitably oppressive. Working within them is a better starting point It is commonly acknowledged today, at least in academic circles, that racial essences | |
| 10/28/2012 | Solar Tariff TurnsTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Manufacturing TurnUnfair Chinese competition undermines domestic solar manufacturing – strong manufacturing solves price effects and key to competitivenessHart and Gordon, 12 Myth U.S. manufacturers should accept that they cannot compete with China Reality Key to prevent long term price fixing – internal link turns their offenseHart and Gordon, 12 The other effect of a government-created Chinese monopoly on solar panels is that Supply side policies are key – tariff price effects wont deter – also proves our counterplan outweighsHart and Gordon, 12 Finally, the fact is that whether or not China is violating trade rules, Trade relations turnNo trade war – failure to enforce sends signal undermining Chinese compliance across the board – far larger internal link to economy and US China TradeHart and Gordon, 12 Myth Imposing tariffs would trigger a trade war with China, and that must be Removing anti dumping enforcement spurs political enforcement – which is worse, causes trade war and market uncertaintyHart and Gordon, 12 Myth U.S-China trade tensions are bigger than solar so they shouldn’t Maintaining the tariffs spurs leverage for a negotiated solution – captures best of both worlds The bottom line is that a true negotiated agreement with China, if China is Not unique and empirically false – tons of US trade actionsGu and Prasad, 11 Capitulation causes trade violations across the board – collapses competitiveness and economyHart and Gordon, 12 Myth The U.S. solar market would be much better off if SolarWorld Removing antidumping tariffs creates incentives for future Chinese political influence to deter companies from trade remedies It is also important to note that in private conversations with this column’s authors, | |
| 11/10/2012 | Fiscal Cliff - WakeTournament: Wake | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Fiscal Cliff1NCFC compromise likely despite GOP opposition- Obama PC is really keyJulie Hirschfeld Davis is an enterprise reporter in the Washington bureau of The Associated Press and Mike Dorning reporter for Bloomberg News 11-8-2012 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-08/obama-success-on-fiscal-cliff-may-hinge-on-better-congress-ties.html-http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-08/obama-success-on-fiscal-cliff-may-hinge-on-better-congress-ties.html President Barack Obama, his re- election victory sealed, is reaching out to Despite safety benefits – reducing restrictions requires PC to overcome congressional and public resistanceWang, 11 (Herman, Global Power Report, 7/28) But DOE’s SMR program, championed by Energy Secretary Steven Chu, may not receive FC failure causes the collapse of hegemony and turns the entirety of caseHutchison, U.S. Senator from the great state of Texas, 9/21/2012 Despite warnings of the dire consequences, America is teetering at the edge of a Global nuclear warArbatov 7 (Alexei, Member – Russian Academy of Sciences and Editor – Russia in Global Affairs, "Is a New Cold War Imminent?", Russia in Global Affairs, 5(3), July / September, http://eng.globalaffairs.ru/numbers/20/1130.html-http://eng.globalaffairs.ru/numbers/20/1130.html) However, the low probability of a new Cold War and the collapse of American DA Solves Case- GeneralSequencing matters - Resolving fiscal cliff breaks gridlock – spurs energy legislation supporting energyFreed, 12 JOSH FREED and RYAN FITZPATRICK, Joshua Freed directs the Clean Energy Program at Third Way, 10/23/12, http://perspectives.thirdway.org/?p=2275 Thanks to continued partisan gridlock, major congressional action on energy is unlikely after the Turns ME War/EconTurns the middle east war—that’s Hutchinson—causes a double dip recession that forces us to pull out of the Middle East—invites global agressionTurns ProliferationFiscal cliff failure causes double dip recession- it’s also reverse causal- compromise is a huge stimulusFox Business, 10-17-2012 http://www.foxbusiness.com/investing/2012/10/17/making-bullish-case-on-looming-fiscal-cliff/-http://www.foxbusiness.com/investing/2012/10/17/making-bullish-case-on-looming-fiscal-cliff/ If the U.S. falls off the fiscal cliff at the end of Economic growth is the surest way to stop proliferationBurrows %26 Windram 94 ~William %26 Robert, Critical Mass, p. 491-2~ Economics is in many respects proliferation’s catalyst. As we have noted, economic desperation PC Key- Grand BargainPC key to Grand Bargain on FCJanie Lorber and Kate Ackley (writers for Roll Call) November 8, 2012 "Lobbyists Eager for Short-Term Fiscal Deal" http://www.rollcall.com/issues/58_35/Lobbyists-Eager-for-Short-Term-Fiscal-Deal-218891-1.html?pos=olobh-http://www.rollcall.com/issues/58_35/Lobbyists-Eager-for-Short-Term-Fiscal-Deal-218891-1.html?pos=olobh "The stakes over the fiscal cliff discussion just got significantly higher," said David FC compromise allows Obama success on climate, infrastructure and immigrationLori Montgomery covers U.S. economic policy and the federal budget, focusing on efforts to tame the national debt and Zachary A. Goldfarb staff writer covering the White House, focusing on President Obama’s economic, financial and fiscal policy 11-6-2012 http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/decision2012/fiscal-cliff-clock-starts-in-earnest-as-election-fades-to-background/2012/11/06/c4dfde6e-27b2-11e2-b2a0-ae18d6159439_story.html-http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/decision2012/fiscal-cliff-clock-starts-in-earnest-as-election-fades-to-background/2012/11/06/c4dfde6e-27b2-11e2-b2a0-ae18d6159439_story.html The president, who won reelection late Tuesday, must now confront the "fiscal Absent action on the climate, warming causes extinction 2NC UQ WallThe 1NC Down evidence is fantastic—says that Obama needs to use his rapport to get a deal passed but it’s likelyTheir uniqueness cards are terrible—haven’t read an arg that bipart is key to the FC or that the plan increases bipartFC compromise in lame duck likely despite agreements—bipart is possibleErskine Bowles, who served as chief of staff to President Bill Clinton, was co-chairman of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. 11-9-2012 http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/sensible-plans-to-avert-fiscal-cliff-are-out-there/1260613-http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/sensible-plans-to-avert-fiscal-cliff-are-out-there/1260613 Based on my conversations with President Barack Obama, I am confident that he is Obama PC makes deal likely- leverage and timeBennet Goldberg, BA (George Washington) and a MA (Johns Hopkins-SAIS) in International Relations, 11-9-2012 http://www.policymic.com/articles/18868/fiscal-cliff-obama-and-congress-will-be-forced-to-work-together-to-fix-the-debt-http://www.policymic.com/articles/18868/fiscal-cliff-obama-and-congress-will-be-forced-to-work-together-to-fix-the-debt In the past couple of days, much has been written on why President Obama Obama has momentum and the upper-handCohen 11/9 Tom is a writer for CNN. "Obama calls on House to pass tax hikes for wealthy," 2012, http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/09/politics/obama-fiscal-cliff/index.html?utm_source=feedburner%26utm_medium=feed%26utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_allpolitics+%28RSS%3A+Politics%29%26utm_content=Google+Reader Err neg on uniqueness questions- determined and powerful Obama makes passage likelyLori Montgomery covers U.S. economic policy and the federal budget, focusing on efforts to tame the national debt and Zachary A. Goldfarb staff writer covering the White House, focusing on President Obama’s economic, financial and fiscal policy 11-6-2012 http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/decision2012/fiscal-cliff-clock-starts-in-earnest-as-election-fades-to-background/2012/11/06/c4dfde6e-27b2-11e2-b2a0-ae18d6159439_story.html-http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/decision2012/fiscal-cliff-clock-starts-in-earnest-as-election-fades-to-background/2012/11/06/c4dfde6e-27b2-11e2-b2a0-ae18d6159439_story.html Obama’s most recent budget request called for more than %241.5 trillion in ThumperTop priorityU.S. investors hit trading floors Wednesday morning with the same president and Sequestration kills hegSequestration ends US primacy—-we’ll lose our advantage on land, sea, and airCalvert 8/5 Ken is a writer at the Press Enterprise citing the House Armed Services Committee. "NATION: Obama, Congress must avert huge, automatic defense cuts," 2012, http://www.pe.com/opinion/local-views-headlines/20120805-nation-obama-congress-must-avert-huge-automatic-defense-cuts.ece PC KeyObama push is INEVITABLE—it’s just a question of how EFFECTIVE it is—plan makes pol cap badPC key- leadership needed to overcome GOP opposition and fashion a compromise Now, President Obama will only succeed in a second term if he governs Ideology doesn’t outweigh – presidential success dictates votesLebo, 2010 (Matthew J. Lebo, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Stony Brook University, and Andrew O’Geen, PhD Candidate, Department of Political Science, Stony Brook University, Journal of Politics, "The President’s Role in the Partisan Congressional Arena" forthcoming, google) Keeping this centrality in mind, we use established theories of congressional parties to model AT: No ImpactData proves heg outweighs and solves your impact – more important than proximate causes Andrew Mack and his colleagues at the Human Security Report Project are to be congratulated AT SMRs solve warmingSMRs are not a solution for global warming- too far off or the squo and cp solveMakhijani %26 Boyd 2010 (IEER Institute of energy and environmental research http://ieer.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/small-modular-reactors2010.pdf-http://ieer.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/small-modular-reactors2010.pdf) ¶ Efficiency and most renewable technologies ¶ ¶ are already cheaper than new large reactors Doesn’t reverse emissions – only a large package solvesOliver Tickell is the founder of Nuclear Pledge, 7-31-2012 http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/1482669/renewable_revolution_or_nuclear_nightmare.html-http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/1482669/renewable_revolution_or_nuclear_nightmare.html So this is the question: does the world need nuclear power for us to NEW 1NC IMPACT If the U.S. falls off the fiscal cliff at the end of Extinction Conversely, global policymakers do not seem to have grasped the downside risks to the DA Solves Case- General Thanks to continued partisan gridlock, major congressional action on energy is unlikely after the The president, who won reelection late Tuesday, must now confront the “fiscal 2NC ME War Impact Despite warnings of the dire consequences, America is teetering at the edge of a Strategic stability in the region is thus undermined by various factors: (1) Turns Proliferation Economics is in many respects proliferation’s catalyst. As we have noted, economic desperation Based on my conversations with President Barack Obama, I am confident that he is In the past couple of days, much has been written on why President Obama Obama’s most recent budget request called for more than $1.5 trillion in Betting on Congress to do something WITH the grueling presidential race over and victory assured, Barack Obama might be forgiven One thing is certain. In the immediate aftermath of a grueling and divisive campaign But personality is not a solid foundation for a persuasive explanation of presidential impact and PC theory true for Obama- empirics But what Obama’s new insistence on a jobs agenda proves is this: the presidency PC Finite/AT: Winners Win Conservatives take President Obama’s rhetoric at face value. Progressives see the president as disingenuous Like many, I expect much from Obama, who for the time being, Link Its politically toxic Times have changed – nuclear power drains PC in current congressional climate – link alone turns case If there is one field of the energy sector for which certainty of political will AT Manufacturing solves Manufacturing not key to econ- diversification But no one would dispute that the American economy is more dynamic and resilient than | |
| 11/10/2012 | States vs SMRs - WakeTournament: Wake | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: States DDE1ncText: The fifty United States and all relevant actors shouldprovide all necessary funding for the completion of detailed design and engineering efforts for small modular reactorsshould provide research and development subsidies, construction credits, loan guarantees, investment tax credits and consumption incentives for small modular reactorsform constitutional commissions to uniformly amend their respective state constitutions to allow the state to run a limited deficit. The National Governors Association should create a State Reserve Bank system.More robust detailed design and engineering efforts solve expedited license approval, cost confidence and widespread commercializationRosner, et. al. ’11 (Robert Rosner, Robert Rosner is an astrophysicist and founding director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago. He was the director of Argonne National Laboratory from 2005 to 2009, and Stephen Goldberg, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago, The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Joseph S. Hezir, Principal, EOP Foundation, Inc., http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf-http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf) The study team learned during the study, which included comments received from the utilities Incentives are the vital internal link to SMR development- eliminates the impact of regulatory uncertaintyRobert Rosner and Stephen Goldberg Energy Policy Institute at ChicagoThe Harris School of Public Policy Studies, 2011 "Small Modular Reactors" Assuming that early SMR deployments will carry cost premiums (until the benefits of learning State DDE CP – just need cashFully funding robust DDE solves – removes largest barrier, lowers both costs and risk factors – companies literally just need the cashRohrabacher, 12 We have spent %2415 billion — you want to spend billions of dollars more And it’s the single fastest way to solve regulatory and licensing barriersKing 11 We identify three types of FOAK expenses: • Final detailed engineering for certification • Vital internal link to rapid commercialization – solves NRC licensing, cost confidence, construction funding and market demand – increased funding for private vendors is the keyRosner, et. al. ’11 (Robert Rosner, Robert Rosner is an astrophysicist and founding director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago. He was the director of Argonne National Laboratory from 2005 to 2009, and Stephen Goldberg, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago, The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Joseph S. Hezir, Principal, EOP Foundation, Inc., http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf-http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf) The key pacing element is the rate at which SMR engineering design is completed and States Don’t Link- GeneralState action isn’t perceived politically – it allows for politically feasible reductionsBarry G. Rabe, Professor of Environmental Policy, University of Michigan, and Director, Program in the Environment, University of Michigan, 2004 (Statehouse and Greenhouse: The Emerging Politics of American Climate Change) p. xi-xii It is perhaps no surprise, therefore, that an American federal government known for | |
| 11/10/2012 | Solvency vs SMRs - WakeTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Case1ncStatus quo solves – multiple reasons – accelerating licensing reforms, R+D spurring tech development, Civil Nuclear Trade Initiative solves market opportunities and entire nuclear supply chainITA, 11 With fierce competition for commercial deployment of U.S. SMRs anticipated, the Increasing short term demand for SMR design and license applications increases NRC time and human resource burdens and slows OVERALL design certification by spurring submission prior to needed detailed engineeringRosner, et. al. ’11 (Robert Rosner, Robert Rosner is an astrophysicist and founding director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago. He was the director of Argonne National Laboratory from 2005 to 2009, and Stephen Goldberg, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago, The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Joseph S. Hezir, Principal, EOP Foundation, Inc., http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf-http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf) The current state of the licensing framework for SMRs is less mature than that in That overloads current NRC/DOE efforts – turns case - forces mass delays to overall regulatory barriers and undermines effective safety, security and non proliferation review – they’re at capacity nowRysavy et al 9 Charles F, partner with the law firm of K%26 Independently, Incentivizing production demand prior to completion of detailed engineering causes crucial cost overruns and dooms cost competitiveness – turns caseRosner, et. al. ’11 (Robert Rosner, Robert Rosner is an astrophysicist and founding director of the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago. He was the director of Argonne National Laboratory from 2005 to 2009, and Stephen Goldberg, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago, The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Joseph S. Hezir, Principal, EOP Foundation, Inc., http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf-http://epic.uchicago.edu/sites/epic.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/SMRWhite_Paper_Dec.14.2011copy.pdf) The key pacing element is the rate at which SMR engineering design is completed and SMRs link to all of the problems with regular nuclear power-slow to build, costsDaryan, 2012. (January 3rd, 2012. http://daryanenergyblog.wordpress.com/ca/part-10-smallreactors-mass-prod/-http://daryanenergyblog.wordpress.com/ca/part-10-smallreactors-mass-prod/ "Part 10 – Small modular reactors and mass production options So there are a host of practical factors in favour smaller reactors. But what’s 2nc solvencyall of the offense explained on the cp applies here and was the 1nc rosner and rysav evidence Status quo solves restrictions but the plan causes accidents, theft, terrorism, decks NRC credibility and turns the whole case – the entire aff is premised on a complete misunderstanding of NRC regulatory requirements workMagwood, 11 At the same time, one often hears that the industry is concerned that the Reactors aren’t near ready – predetermining or rushing restriction decisions gut public confidence, cause accidents, prolif and waste problemsPaine, 11 It’s unclear how much a plant would cost, officials said, but they foresee Squo solvesExtend the ITA evidence – massive US support and funding for SMRs now – DoE talks with the nrc and utilities are working out regulatory issues quickly and boosts manufacturing base, SRS partnerships and current DOE design funding sufficient – overcomes financing barriers, ensures market and solves first of kind licensingSanders, 12 How would you characterize the prospects for SMRs currently? Are they promising? Are sends key signal sustained federal interest - sufficient for investor confidence, cost concerns and US leadXie, 12 Delayed for more than a year, the US federal government’s initiative to propel the combo of SRS partnerships and DOE licensing funds sufficientMulholland, 9/24/12 will spur commercial deployment by 2020 nowReilly, 9/15/12 Small reactors on the way Economic reality — not arguments about powering the future with Their wheeler evidence(yellow is msu highlighting, blue is cal) So neg – squo solves, NRC currently funding, reviewing, and working with vendors to change regulations – they can’t win, their evidence is too good for usWheeler, Power Engineering Editor, ’11 AT Squo too SlowThey link harder – nrc overstretch and cost overrun were explained above SMRs obviously take a long time to build – zero brightline for what is "too fast or too slow" Spurring development before completion of robust DDE forces work redos – causes net delaysWells, ’6 While DOE is making progress in implementing its plans for the Next Generation Nuclear Plant Squo solves commercialization by 2020Reilly, 9/15/12 Small reactors on the way Economic reality — not arguments about powering the future with Status quo review efforts will solve at earliest possible date now – overcomes barriers, ensures predictability and avoids all unnecessary delayKing 11 While the NRC guides and regulations provide a comprehensive representation of certification and licensing issues | |
| 11/10/2012 | DoE Loan Guarantees FailTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Loan guarantees insufficient- high risk of default- empiricsMichael Rose worked as a director, writer producer for the General Motors Corp. for ten years. While there, he directed a wide range of projects from the very small to multi-million dollar extravaganzas for auto shows, schools, amusement parks and other public venues. He was often asked to work with outside organizations such as the AMA, the Pew Trust, AARP, the EPA and the Southern Law Center to develop educational documentaries for them 3-16-2011 http://www.countercurrents.org/rose160311.htm Myth ~%236: Why not fund nuclear power just to make sure we do Federal loan guarantees can’t offset the uneconomic nature of nuclear powerWilliams, 8 – Selina, of Dow Jones Newswire ("UPDATE:US Government Loan Guarantees For New Nuclear Too Small-NRC", March 10, 2008, http://www.tmia.com/News/LoansTooSmall.htm)/AK Both budget office predictions met with fierce rebuttal from the nuclear power industry. The DOE sucks--Move slowly to implement loan guarantee programsPROFESSOR JOHN M. DEUTCH Institute Professor Department of Chemistry, et al 2009 http://web.mit.edu/nuclearpower/pdf/nuclearpower-update2009.pdf-http://web.mit.edu/nuclearpower/pdf/nuclearpower-update2009.pdf Both governmenl and industry have their part to play in lowering this risk premium. -Not enough resourcesDavid Schlissel et al Synapse Energy Economics, Inc.¶ Michael Mullett¶ Mullett %26 Associates¶ Robert Alvarez¶ Institute For Policy Studies, 2009 "Nuclear Loan Guarantees" http://www.ucsusa.org/assets/documents/nuclear_power/nuclear-loan-guarantees.pdf The GAO has already identified a number of flaws in the agency’s development of the -Can’t process all the applicationsFrank Rusco, GAO, 2008 http://www.gao.gov/assets/280/277972.pdf-http://www.gao.gov/assets/280/277972.pdf In October 2007, DOE issued regulations that govern the LGP and include requirements for -No useable experienceMary Byrd Davis, PhD free-lance writer and editor, publishing several books and articles on English literature and on environmental issues, Feb 2010 http://www.nonukesyall.org/pdfs/unacceptable_risk.pdf-http://www.nonukesyall.org/pdfs/unacceptable_risk.pdf The DOE has little experience in administering loan guarantees and the experience it does have -Drags their feetBelogolova, 12 (Olga, reports on energy and environment policy for National Journal and manages the bi-monthly Energy and Environment Insiders Poll, July 19, "U.S. Nuclear Industry Seen Needing a Boost", National Journal, http://www.nationaljournal.com/member/energy/u-s-nuclear-industry-seen-needing-a-boost-20120719?mrefid=site_search-http://www.nationaljournal.com/member/energy/u-s-nuclear-industry-seen-needing-a-boost-20120719?mrefid=site_search) The vast shale-gas reserves in the United States and new technology to tap Construction bottlenecksJohnson, 11 (Toni, Deputy Editor, masters in international journalism from American University, March 18, "Nuclear Power Expansion Challenges A Global Slowdown", Renewing America, CFR, http://www.cfr.org/united-states/nuclear-power-expansion-challenges/p16886-http://www.cfr.org/united-states/nuclear-power-expansion-challenges/p16886) Construction Bottlenecks. Another obstacle for getting new nuclear construction under way is the capacity Nuclear reactor construction will take decades – low number of suppliers, foreign manufacturers, and lack of skilled laborElectricity Journal 7 (Economics of Nuclear Power and Proliferation Risks in a Carbon-Constrained World, December, L/n rday) It is very difficult to determine whether real cost escalation will continue into the | |
| 11/10/2012 | Sodium Reactors PICTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Weinberg did not comment on the safety of sodium cooled reactors on that occasion, You ask what lessons we should draw from the Fukushima experience. Let me mention For developing countries, ….. and terrorist activities. Sodium-cooled reactors have severe reliability problems. The reliability of light-water | |
| 11/11/2012 | Restrictions PIC - Offshore Drilling NegTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Counterplan1NCThe United States Federal Government should approve leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf for non drilling and production activities. The United States Federal Government should maintain its restrictions on oil drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. The United States Federal Government should add to existing legal penalties for violations of restrictions on oil drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf an alternate penalty option allowing violators to choose penalization solely through entry into a Supplemental Environmental Program requiring payment of 1% of revenue from all violating activities to an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Trust Fund managed by dedicated non-profit organizations, conducted in co-ordination with, and with oversight by, the Department of Energy, to support the development and commercialization of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, with an initial focus on providing financing for a 10 megawatt pilot project demonstration plant. Implementation of the Supplemental Environmental Program should provide a shield from additional legal penalties stemming from the violating action, including citizen suits and penalties under state law. In order to be eligible for the Supplemental Environmental Program, the violator must voluntarily report the prospective violation, agree to immediate voluntary inspection and inspection fees and be found in compliance with all other environmental and safety regulations. Any conflicting federal laws and regulations should be modified to provide a narrow exemption for the above act. Weak penalties do not alter the restriction but ensure it is functionally ignored Effective enforcement is key to ensuring that the ambitious goals of our environmental statutes are That’s specifically true of Supplemental Environmental Programs with weak penalties Critics of SEPs argue that SEPs may be too much of a "win" for violators, and fail to ¶ maintain the deterrent effect that is the raison d’etre of environmental regulation. SEPs raise ¶ the possibility of underdeterrence by opening up the possibility for opportunistic violators to ¶ reduce the actual cost of the environmental penalty, as well as creating the possibility of tax ¶ deductions for SEP costs. Current funding and investment insufficient –%24230 million for pilot facility is key – spurs commercialization OTEC externally solves food shortages There might be an additional benefit: Another saying is "we aren’t trying to "Many Americans see terrorism as the principal threat to security," said Brown A2: Perm – Plan and SEP on unspecified restriction/SEP and plan is op cost====Zero guarantee the SEP is for violations within the energy sector – that’s key to solve==== In short, we see an urgent need for a new energy innovation funding regime We’re not artificially competitive There are very few cases of intentional disregard for the environment. Many times incorporating Removing the restriction is an opportunity cost to leveraging the activity for a direct linkage with clean energy fundingMuro, 10 Strange to say, the much-debated offshore drilling provisions in Kerry-Lieberman Benefit is intrinsic to enforcement of the restrictionAshford ’7 Roughly 90% of firms cited with noncriminal violations of federal environmental statutes in the AT Perm do the CPSevers – voter – skews 1NC strat, unpredictable, makes plan a moving target, kills all disad groundRestrictions are defined by the legal limitation – not the enforcement penalty, purpose, effect, cost or fineShibata 98 (Hirofumi, President – Kanto-Gakuen University and Professor Emeritus – Osaka University, The Welfare State, Public Investment, and Growth, p. 163) Given that this is what we have, to what should we move? It Reduced penalty through SEP IS enforcing the restriction through settlementBonorris, ’7 EPA’s General Enforcement Discretion¶ While Congress has never given explicit authorization for the use SEP reduced penalty enforcement is contextually distinct from setting, implementing or allowing variance in the regulatory standardAshford ’7 In a broad sense, there are three major instances in which negotiation is used Restriction is determined by technical legality – purpose and economic effect are irrelevantZimmerman 11 (Claus D., LLM – Yale University and Ph.D. Candidate – Oxford University, "Exchange Rate Misalignment and International Law", American Journal of International Law, July, 105 A.J.I.L. 423, Lexis) Under IMF Article VIII:2(a), which is the main multilateral provision Restriction is determined by whether a direct government limitation exists – not its effectViterbo 12 (Annamaria, Assistant Professor in International Law – University of Torino, PhD in International Economic Law – Bocconi University and Jean Monnet Fellow – European University Institute, International Economic Law and Monetary Measures: Limitations to States’ Sovereignty and Dispute, p. 166) In order to distinguish an exchange restriction from a trade measure, the Fund chose not to give relevance to the purposes or the effects of the measure and to adopt, instead, a technical criterion that focuses on the method followed to design said measure. 2nrSolvency advocateMason, 9 Increased offshore oil and gas production would also¶ increase federal lease and royalty payments Another one It’s also ¶ worth noting that the United States collects a lower share of revenues Doesn’t deterBirger, 12 The prize that Shell is chasing is worth the ongoing frustration: the estimated 27 | |
| 11/11/2012 | AT Manufacturing InternalsTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: After losing 6 million manufacturing jobs between 2001 and 2009, the American manufacturing sector But no one would dispute that the American economy is more dynamic and resilient than | |
| 11/11/2012 | Restrictions SpecTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Gotta specify what restrictions they lift – they don’t –Kills topic education and decision makingPCAST, 10 Second, the QER should reflect the appropriateness of highly differentiated approaches to stimulating ¶ | |
| 11/11/2012 | T Regulation/= Restriction = Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: In order to distinguish an exchange restriction from a trade measure, the Fund chose not to give relevance to the purposes or the effects of the measure and to adopt, instead, a technical criterion that focuses on the method followed to design said measure. The Standard Dictionary defines the word "on" as follows:¶ "In or The United States argued that Canada had failed to demonstrate that it effectively restricted domestic 2nc impact stuffFederal Energy regs are FIVE MILLION RESEARCH HOURSTugwell 88 The Energy Crisis and the American Political Economy: Politics and Markets in Finally, administering energy regulations proved a costly and cumbersome endeavor, exacting a Restriction is narrower than regulation—precisions is keyUS District Court 9—Judge Thomas E. Johnson, US District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, http://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/west-virginia/wvsdce/5:2009cv00152/61171/33 The fourth prong of the Central Hudson test refers to "regulation" of speech That outweighsShannon 2 – Bradley Shannon, law at University of Idaho, January 2002 (Washington Law Review, 77 Wash. L. Rev. 65, Lexis The first answer to this question is, why should we not care? If AT we’re not a regEpa says your wrongThis action finalizes the review of new source performance standards for the listed oil and AT impossible to drillNope just not economical and proves that they can violate which is a regulation NOT restrictionEpa 11 Oil and Natural Gas Sector: New Source Performance Standards and National Emission ¶ Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Reviews¶ 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63¶ Response to Public Comments on¶ Proposed Rule August 23, 2011 (76 FR 52738) http://www.epa.gov/airquality/oilandgas/pdfs/20120418rtc.pdf 4.0 Cost, Environmental, Energy and Economic Impacts¶ 4.1 AT We MeetThey are classified as a regulation by the EPAEPA, no date, https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency The Environmental Protection Agency protects human health and safeguards the natural environment. The Environmental Protection Agency was established in the executive branch as an independent agency pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective December 2, 1970. It was created to permit coordinated and effective governmental action on behalf of the environment. The Agency is designed to serve as the public’s advocate for a livable environment. This agency has published 40,024 articles since 1994. Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft and Aircraft Engines; Emission Standards and Test Procedures Thursday 25 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources Monday 15 2017 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards September 2012 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutant Emissions: Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks; and Steel Pickling-HCl Process Facilities and Hydrochloric Acid Regeneration Plants Wednesday 12 Document_icons_mini Tuesday 11 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From the Pulp and Paper Industry August 2012 Oil and Natural Gas Sector: New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Reviews That includes only outright prohibitions on production, not mere consequencesCaiaccio 94 (Kevin T., "Are Noncompetition Covenants Among Law Partners Against Public Policy?", Georgia Law Review, Spring, 28 Ga. L. Rev. 807, Lexis) The Howard court began its analysis by examining the California Business and Professions Code, "Limits" cap the current amount of allowable productionHM 12 (Houghton Mifflin, "limit", http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/limit) lim•it (lmt) KEY Raising costs isn’t a direct restriction, even if it has limiting effectsWTO 4 (World Trade Organization – Report of the Dispute Resolution Panel, "Dominican Republic – Measures Affecting The Importation and Internal Sale of Cigarettes", 11-26, http://www.smoke-free.ca/trade-and-tobacco/dominicanrepublic/dr-cigarettes(panel)(full).pdf) 4.250 The foreign exchange fee is not justified under Article XV:9 Economic consequences do not "restrict"Mosk 93 (J., Judge – Supreme Court of California, "Howard v. Babcock", 25 Cal. Rptr. 2d 80, *; 1993 Cal. LEXIS 6006, 12-6, Lexis) (4) We are not persuaded that this rule was intended to or should prohibit the type of agreement that is at issue here. HN10 An agreement that assesses a reasonable cost against a partner who chooses to compete with his or her former partners does not restrict the practice of law. Rather, it attaches an economic consequence to a departing partner’s unrestricted choice to pursue a particular kind of practice. Must be direct and governmentalWallach 10 (Lori and Todd Tucker, Public Citizen, "Answering Critical Questions About Conflicts Between Financial Reregulation and WTO Rules¶ Hitherto Unaddressed by the WTO Secretariat and Other Official Sources", Public Citizen Memorandum, 6-22, http://www.citizen.org/documents/Memo%20-%20Unanswered%20questions%-http://www.citizen.org/documents/Memo - Unanswered questions%25 20memo%20for%20Geneva.pdf) The problems do not end there. The Secretariat states that, "The GATS Direct Governmental Limitation – A2: CI"Restriction" is defined by the technical form of law, not effect or intent. Topical measures must directly limit production. This is the distinctive form that gives "restriction" unique meaning as a mechanism —- that’s Viterbo.Destroys ground —- energy-specific changes are the centerpiece of negative preparation —- effectual change moves debates from directly-linked restrictions to "butterfly effect"-style arguments that alter unrelated parts of tax or regulatory policy —- steals links to generics like politics and prices and core counterplans, crushing fairness.Ruins precision —- "restriction" is a term of art, distinct from anything that results in less productionRandall 7 (Judge – Court of Appeals of the State of Minnesota, "Dee Marie Duckwall, Petitioner, Respondent, vs. Adam Andrew Duckwall, Appellant", 3-13, http://law.justia.com/cases/minnesota/court-of-appeals/2007/opa0606-http://law.justia.com/cases/minnesota/court-of-appeals/2007/opa0606 95-0313.html~%23_ftnref2) ~2~ When referring to parenting time, the term "restriction~,~" is They substitute an imprecise measure that makes proper assessment of the topic impossibleZimmerman 11 (Claus D., LLM – Yale University and Ph.D. Candidate – Oxford University, "Exchange Rate Misalignment and International Law", American Journal of International Law, July, 105 A.J.I.L. 423, Lexis) Under IMF Article VIII:2(a), which is the main multilateral provision Their interpretation forces evidence-based assessments of restricting effect —- causes judge interventionShibata 98 (Hirofumi, President – Kanto-Gakuen University and Professor Emeritus – Osaka University, The Welfare State, Public Investment, and Growth, p. 163) Given that this is what we have, to what should we move? It | |
| 01/03/2013 | Native Waste Dumping CPTournament: USC | Round: 1 | Opponent: Binghamton | Judge: Fusion solves fission waste. Even if full-fusion is distant, fusion neutron harnessing isn’t. UT’9 | |
| 01/03/2013 | Coal DA vs SMRTournament: USC | Round: 1 | Opponent: Binghamton | Judge: U.S. coal exports to China are low, but downward pressure on domestic demand expands them massivelyBryan Walsh 12, Senior Editor at TIME, May 31, 2012, "Drawing Battle Lines Over American Coal Exports to Asia," online: http://science.time.com/2012/05/31/drawing-battle-lines-over-american-coal-exports-to-asia/ SMRs cause coal plant retiringMarcus King et al 11, Associate Director of Research, Associate Research Professor of International Affairs, Elliot School of International Affairs, The George Washington University, et al., March 2011, "Feasibility of Nuclear Power on U.S. Military Installations," http://www.cna.org/sites/default/files/research/Nuclear%20Power%20on%20Military%20Installations%20D0023932%20A5.pdf U.S. exports lock in expanded Chinese coal capacity—-causes warming over the tipping point—-it’s unique because absent U.S. exports the rising cost of coal will cause a shift to renewablesThomas M. Power 12, Research Professor and Professor Emeritus, Department of Economics, University of Montana; Principal, Power Consulting; February 2012, "The Greenhouse Gas Impact of Exporting Coal from the West Coast: An Economic Analysis," http://www.sightline.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2012/02/Coal-Power-White-Paper.pdf-http://www.sightline.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2012/02/Coal-Power-White-Paper.pdf U.S. coal exports destroy Chinese renewable energy development and energy efficiencyBrad Plumer 12, Washington Post Reporter on Energy and Environment Issues, May 1, 2012, "How the U.S. could influence China’s coal habits — with exports," online: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/can-the-united-states-influence-chinas-coal-habits/2012/05/01/gIQAgqUpuT_blog.html Transition from coal to renewables is key to China’s overall clean tech leadershipThe Guardian 8 – "China pays high environmental and social price for reliance on coal," 10/27/8, http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/27/carbonemissions-energy Chinese clean tech leadership is key to their economy, internal stability, and solves extinctionPaul Denlinger 10, consultant specializing in the China market who is based in Hong Kong, 7/20/10, "Why China Has To Dominate Green Tech," http://www.forbes.com/sites/china/2010/07/20/why-china-has-to-dominate-green-tech/ | |
| 01/03/2013 | Politics USCTournament: USC | Round: 1 | Opponent: Binghamton | Judge: 1ncSequestration compromise likely despite dissatisfaction- avoids across the board defense cutsThompson 1-2 – Dr. Loren, Chief Operating Officer at the Lexington Institute, Chief Executive Officer of Source Associates, and Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown University, "Sequestration Threat To Defense Sector Begins To Recede", Forbes, 2013, http://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenthompson/2013/01/02/sequestration-threat-to-defense-sector-begins-to-recede/ Thus, the euphoria that stock traders are exhibiting today may be a bit premature Obama PC key to forge a sequestration dealBarnes 1-2 – Eddie, Reporter at The Scotsman, "What Next? : Time to Draw Breath Before Another Tortuous Cliff-Hanger", The Scotsman, 2013, Lexis IT TURNS out that the fiscal cliff has a balcony.¶ Democrats and Republicans abseiled But DOE’s SMR program, championed by Energy Secretary Steven Chu, may not receive Sequestration failure causes the collapse of hegemony, a double-dip recession, and war in the Middle EastHutchison, U.S. Senator from the great state of Texas, 9/21/2012 Despite warnings of the dire consequences, America is teetering at the edge of a Middle East goes nuclearJames A. Russell, Senior Lecturer, National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, ’9 (Spring) "Strategic Stability Reconsidered: Prospects for Escalation and Nuclear War in the Middle East" IFRI, Proliferation Papers, ~%2326, http://www.ifri.org/downloads/PP26_Russell_2009.pdf Strategic stability in the region is thus undermined by various factors: (1) 1nrAT thumpers/PC KeyObama 100% focused on domestic issues- no foreign policy thumpersDuring his campaign for reelection, President Obama spoke repeatedly of a need to refocus Spending cuts are the next debate in CongressChicago Tribune, 1-1-2013 http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-01-01/news/sns-201212311600—tms—poltodayctnyq-a20130101-20130101_1_assault-weapons-gun-mayhem-gun-control-http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-01-01/news/sns-201212311600~-~-tms~-~-poltodayctnyq-a20130101-20130101_1_assault-weapons-gun-mayhem-gun-control The sequester. D.C. decided to push off any decisions about the Spending fights come first and push everything else off the agendaKurtz 1-1 – Howard, Washington Bureau Chief for Newsweek, "Obama Fiscal Cliff Victory Could Invite Years of Warfare With the GOP", The Daily Beast, 2013, http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/01/01/obama-fiscal-cliff-victory-could-invite-years-of-warfare-with-the-gop.html But since the coming weeks and perhaps months will now be devoted to the next round of the budget battle, another problem for the president is that this could encroach on his second-term agenda. Hold all of their link UQ to a very high threshold—-issues don’t cost PC until they’re at the finish lineDrum, 10 (Kevin, Political Blogger, Mother Jones, http://motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2010/03/immigration-coming-back-burner)** PC key to broad sequestration dealSteven P. Bucci, Ph.D. is a Director, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation 1-2-2013 http://blog.heritage.org/2013/01/02/defending-defense-dont-just-delay-defense-sequestration-stop-it/-http://blog.heritage.org/2013/01/02/defending-defense-dont-just-delay-defense-sequestration-stop-it/ By delaying defense sequestration two months, President Obama and Congress have shown their unambiguous recognition that sequestration’s automatic and indiscriminate cuts to the U.S. military pose clear dangers to national security. However, America’s leaders must now match their recognition of this reality with the resolve required to definitively stop defense sequestration. Otherwise, they will end up throwing the military’s servicemen and servicewomen off the fiscal cliff—and the nation off a strategic cliff. Obama has to leverage a favorable dealZasloff 1-2 – Jonathan, Professor of Law at UCLA, PhD in American Foreign Policy from Harvard and JD from Yale Law, "Obama’s New Leverage: Implement The Defense Sequester", Same Facts, 2013, http://www.samefacts.com/2013/01/national-security/obamas-new-leverage-implement-the-defense-sequester/ President Obama needs to use the leverage that the defense sequester gives him. The | |
| 01/03/2013 | Sodium Coolant Turn vs PRISM reactorTournament: USC | Round: 1 | Opponent: Binghamton | Judge: Weinberg did not comment on the safety of sodium cooled reactors on that occasion, You ask what lessons we should draw from the Fukushima experience. Let me mention For developing countries, displaced populations are both a consequence of conflict and a cause of continuing conflict and instability. Forced displacement can obstruct peace processes, undermine attempts at economic development, and exacerbate intercommunal tensions. Refugee flows also can be a source of regional conflict, causing instability in neighboring countries, triggering external intervention, and sometimes providing armed refugee groups with base camps from which to conduct insurgency, armed resistance, and terrorist activities. Sodium-cooled reactors have severe reliability problems. The reliability of light-water | |
| 01/03/2013 | AT China SMR Export AdvTournament: USC | Round: 1 | Opponent: Binghamton | Judge: Multiple barriers block US exports- No international licensing standards Some U.S. suppliers also regard the lack of international licensing standards as Chinese exports now, no market beyond Pakistan, IAEA solves potential prolifJimmy Chuang 3/25/11 (want china times, Taiwan based Chinese news outlet, "China continues to sell outdated nuclear technology to Pakistan: expert" http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1301%26MainCatID=13%26id=20110325000101) China continues to help Pakistan build nuclear power plants using technology from 1970s despite the Weak manufacturing base, foreign trade barriers, lack of 123 agreements and export licensing barriers all block exportsITA, 11 There are also domestic policies that hinder U.S. SMR competitiveness, with AT heg impactHeg unsustainable and clinging on causes transition wars – overreliance undermines strength and heg doesn’t solve conflictsCharles A. Kupchan 3/16/12 (Dr. Kupchan is Professor of International Affairs in the School of Foreign Service and Government Department at Georgetown University. He is also Whitney H. Shepardson Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Kupchan was Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council during the first Clinton administration. Before joining the NSC, he worked in the U.S. Department of State on the Policy Planning Staff. Prior to government service, he was an Assistant Professor of Politics at Princeton University. "Second Mates" http://www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/is-american-primacy-really-diminishing—20120315?page=1%26mrefid=freehplead_3) Although it sounds reassuring, Kagan’s argument is, broadly, wrong. It’s true Data disproves hegemony impactsFettweis, 11 It is perhaps worth noting that there is no evidence to support a direct relationship | |
| 01/03/2013 | Decentralized Waste Turn vs SMRTournament: USC | Round: 1 | Opponent: Binghamton | Judge: Decentralization makes SMR waste management more difficult - turns solvencyCunningham, 12 (Nick, American Security Project, October, http://americansecurityproject.org/ASP%20Reports/Ref%200087%20-%20Small%20Modular%20Reactors.pdf)** Nuclear Waste D isposal of spent nuclear fuel has confounded the nuclear industry for decades Decentralized production allows devastating attack on nuclear waste transportBaker, 12 (Mattew, American Securty Project, 6/22, http://americansecurityproject.org/blog/2012/do-small-modular-reactors-present-a-serious-option-for-the-militarys-energy-needs/-http://americansecurityproject.org/blog/2012/do-small-modular-reactors-present-a-serious-option-for-the-militarys-energy-needs/**)** Unfortunately all the hype surrounding SMRs seems to have made the proponents of SMR technology | |
| 01/03/2013 | Squo Solves SMRs - SRSTournament: USC | Round: 1 | Opponent: Binghamton | Judge: 1NC SRSSRS partnerships and current DOE design funding sufficient – overcomes financing barriers, ensures market and solves first of kind licensingSanders, 12 How would you characterize the prospects for SMRs currently? Are they promising? Are 2NC SRS Partnership* - A2: Current federal funding insufficientSRS partnership solves –spurs development regardless of federal funding – solves learning costs and licensing for all designsSanders, 12 The DOE’s cost-sharing opportunity would be limited to, at most, two creates market pull perception - solve necessary capital investments regardless of federal fundingSanders, 12 | |
| 01/07/2013 | Case vs Grid AdvantagesTournament: USC | Round: 6 | Opponent: Kansas CG | Judge: Squo solves grid- clarkStatus quo solves grid cyber vulnerabilityPaul Clark 12, MA Candidate, Intelligence/Terrorism Studies, American Military University; Senior Analyst, Chenega Federal Systems, 4/28/12, "The Risk of Disruption or Destruction of Critical U.S. Infrastructure by an Offensive Cyber Attack," http://blog.havagan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/The-Risk-of-Disruption-or-Destruction-of-Critical-U.S.-Infrastructure-by-an-Offensive-Cyber-Attack.pdf no impact to failure + cyberZero impact to grid failures, even ones caused by cyber attacksDouglas Birch 10-1, former foreign correspondent for the Associated Press and the Baltimore Sun who has written extensively on technology and public policy, 10/1/12, "Forget Revolution," Foreign Policy, http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2012/10/01/forget_revolution?page=full No cyber attacks/Hackers I/lNo cyber-attacks – lack of expertise, no resources, "air-gapping," and no motivationWalsh 12 (Ryan, Office of Global Security at Goldman Sachs, "Cyberterrorism Trend Analysis," 9/30, http://www.perspectivesonglobalissues.com/archives/fall-2010-conflict/cyberterrorism-trend-analysis/) No cyber-attacks – assumes power plantsRid 12 (Thomas, writer for Foreign Policy, "Think Again: Cyberwar," March, http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2012/02/27/cyberwar) Err neg – empiricsLyngbø 9 (Trond, 2x Master level in both e-Commerce and Internet Marketing and a certified security professional working for the Norwegian company MesterWeb AS, "What are the real risks of cyber terrorism?" http://www.isnare.com/?aid=337713%26ca=Internet) Grid ResiilGrid reserves solve – three waysRoss et al 12 (S.B. Van Broekhoven, N. Judson, S.V.T. Nguyen and W.D. Ross, Researchers at the Lincoln Laboratory, a federally funded research and development center operated by MIT, "Microgrid Study: Energy Security for DoD Installations," 7/18, http://serdp-estcp.org/News-and-Events/News-Announcements/Program-News/DoD-study-finds-microgrids-offer-improved-energy-security-for-DoD-installations) They have fuel for a year or moreRoss et al 12 (S.B. Van Broekhoven, N. Judson, S.V.T. Nguyen and W.D. Ross, Researchers at the Lincoln Laboratory, a federally funded research and development center operated by MIT, "Microgrid Study: Energy Security for DoD Installations," 7/18, http://serdp-estcp.org/News-and-Events/News-Announcements/Program-News/DoD-study-finds-microgrids-offer-improved-energy-security-for-DoD-installations) A2: States will sponsorStates won’t sponsor cyber-attacks of the scale their impact evidence describesWilson 8 (Clay, Specialist in Technology and National Security Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division, "Botnets, Cybercrime, and Cyberterrorism: Vulnerabilities and Policy Issues for Congress," 1/29, http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/terror/RL32114.pdf) Grid is resilient and sustainable In 2003, a simple physical breakdown occurred – trees shorted a power line and Their Montgomery evidence says the grid has faced a full year of "winter storms, heat waves, tropical storms, an October snowstorm and late June’s "super derecho" –proves grid is resilient Their Grid Overload internal link is written by a reporter from Naturalnews.com—prefer experts | |
| 02/10/2013 | Navy DA vs Offshore DrillingTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: 1NCShellThe plan impedes critical naval training, testing, and operations – specifically key to carriers – DOD ConcludesMarkey, 12 (Edward, US Representative, 6/20, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/appearance/601877392)** Carriers are the vital link to all naval and military power, heg, conflict deterrence and deescalationGordon, 6 ("LEVERAGING AMERICA’S AIRCRAFT CARRIER CAPABILITIES", John Gordon IV, Peter A. Wilson, John Birkler, Steven Boraz, Gordon T. Lee, Prepared for the US Navy, RAND, http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2006/RAND_MG448.pdf ) Aircraft carriers and their embarked air wings have been central to the exercise of U 1NROverviewKey to the OVERALL militaryRAND 6 ("LEVERAGING AMERICA’S AIRCRAFT CARRIER CAPABILITIES", John Gordon IV, Peter A. Wilson, John Birkler, Steven Boraz, Gordon T. Lee, Prepared for the US Navy, http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2006/RAND_MG448.pdf ) Base for Army Air Assault Forces—1994 In September 1994, USS America ( And the list of troubles wouldn’t be complete without mentioning that by the year 2000 Effective Carriers key to solve Taiwan crisis and US China warRAND 6 ("LEVERAGING AMERICA’S AIRCRAFT CARRIER CAPABILITIES", John Gordon IV, Peter A. Wilson, John Birkler, Steven Boraz, Gordon T. Lee, Prepared for the US Navy, http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2006/RAND_MG448.pdf ) Set in early 2009, this vignette examined the possibility of the United States coming ExtinctionHunkovic 9 (Lee J, American Military University, "The Chinese-Taiwanese Conflict: Possible Futures of a Confrontation between China, Taiwan and the United States of America", http://www.lamp-method.org/eCommons/ Hunkovic.pdf-http://www.lamp-method.org/eCommons/Hunkovic.pdf) A war between China, Taiwan and the United States has the potential to escalate A2: Shipbuilding OutweighsUnique capabilities make Effectiveness of current carrier fleet key to overall naval power, heg and conflict de-escalation – new ship building or modernization not keyRAND 6 ("LEVERAGING AMERICA’S AIRCRAFT CARRIER CAPABILITIES", John Gordon IV, Peter A. Wilson, John Birkler, Steven Boraz, Gordon T. Lee, Prepared for the US Navy, http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2006/RAND_MG448.pdf ) To assess how the U.S. Navy might use aircraft carriers in the Recent reforms solve naval acquisition and shipbuilding barriers – increased efficiency and cost effectiveness work within budget constraintsMartinez 9 Not only will it help keep our country more secure, it will also improve Norfolk Keykey to all naval power – no other optionsRonald O’Rourke, a specialist in naval affairs at CRS, 2012 (He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the Johns Hopkins University and was valedictorian of his class at the Hopkins Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where he obtained a master’s degree. "Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier (CVN) Homeporting at Mayport: Background and Issues for Congress," http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/R40248.pdf-http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/R40248.pdf, Accessed June 25, 2012) Then-Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Gary Roughead summarized the Navy’s Norfolk effectiveness vital to carriers key to overall naval power, hegemony and conflict prevention – but not resilient LinkNo atlantic drilling nowTaylor 12—Environmental and Energy Policy reporter ~Phil Taylor, "Interior to proceed with ’targeted’ Arctic leases," Greenwire: Tuesday, June 26, 2012, pg. http://www.eenews.net/public/Greenwire/2012/06/26/3 Today’s announcement advances a five-year leasing plan first announced last November that also includes a dozen sales in the western, central and eastern Gulf, but excluded the entire Atlantic and Pacific seaboards — to industry and most Republican lawmakers’ chagrin. ====Best DOD study agrees – specifically undermines CVN operations and training – any activity links even initial exploration==== On 18 September 2009, the DoD Principals for the OCS sent an overview letter Area of interference is too large – can’t have bothBarakat, 10 (Matthew, Associated Press, 5/19, http://hamptonroads.com/2010/05/report-va-offshore-drilling-would-interfere-military-ops-http://hamptonroads.com/2010/05/report-va-offshore-drilling-would-interfere-military-ops**)** Moran said by telephone that he knew that the drilling plan would significantly affect Naval Pentagon doesn’t have a veto – they rely on Interior discretionBarakat, 10 (Matthew, Associated Press, 5/19, http://hamptonroads.com/2010/05/report-va-offshore-drilling-would-interfere-military-ops-http://hamptonroads.com/2010/05/report-va-offshore-drilling-would-interfere-military-ops**)** That is indistinct from the administrative discretion the plan overridesCBO 12 (Congressional Budget Office, August 2012, "Potential Budgetary Effects of Immediately Opening Most Federal Lands to Oil and Gas Leasing", www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/08-09-12_Oil-and-Gas_Leasing.pdf-http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/08-09-12_Oil-and-Gas_Leasing.pdf) Leasing Offshore Federal Lands The geographic scope of leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf has ====Empirics and politics ensure Virginia coast will be the first area targeted for drilling – Navy opposition gets bypassed by the plan – also proves general "won’t increase production" ev doesn’t take out our specific link==== When Doug Domenech looks out at the Atlantic Ocean, he sees oil and natural | |
| 02/10/2013 | BioD DA vs Offshore DrillingTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Drilling will destroy numerous biological hotspots – including fish population and North Atlantic Right Whale, and crushes fisheriesGravitz 9—Oceans Advocate for Environment America ~Michael Gravitz, Statement at the Department of Interior Hearing On Offshore Ocean Energy Development in Atlantic City, New Jersey, April 6, 2009, pg. http://tinyurl.com/cxkzanz~~ 3. When deciding whether to approve seismic testing or exploration and production off the
4 independent links - we don’t need to win large spills or even that production occurs- auditory disruption prevents multiple vital functions Out at Sea, But Not Out of¶ Harm’s Way Human survivalNautiyal %26 Nidamanuri 10—Centre for Ecological Economics and Natural Resources @ Institute for Social and Economic Change %26 Department of Earth and Space Sciences @ Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology ~SUNIL NAUTIYAL1 %26 RAMA RAO NIDAMANURI "Conserving Biodiversity in Protected Area of Biodiversity Hotspot in India: A Case Study," International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 36 (2-3): 195-200, 2010 The hotspots are the world’s most biologically rich areas hence recognized as important ecosystems not | |
| 02/20/2013 | 1NC v. HTGRs - Doubles of NorthwesternTournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Financial incentives for production must be provided by the Principal, the federal government, to an agent, external private actors, in order to induce desired behavior When the federal ……. the government wants. R+D is not a financial incentive for production Research and development. ……. an indirect subsidy. 1NC As is typical …… or actual disruptions. As unedifying as …….entire energy stage. 1NC It’s starting to ….. claims and stereotypes. Not surprisingly, Obama …… of immigration reform. The extreme reluctance ……..his political leadership. Solves econ Recessions, especially the ………deep economic ills. Less intuitive is ….. deserves more attention. 1NC The Fifty States should: -offer upfront cash grants to companies participating in the Next Generation Nuclear Plant program to fully offset the cost of robust detailed development design and engineering for a high-temperature gas-cooled Antares Prismatic reactor for the purpose of energy production and demonstration at the Idaho National Lab in the United States as well as the cost of acquiring relevant licensing and the cost of obtaining insurance, which agree to enter into a public-private partnership with the Department of Energy. Funds provided by the states should include a portion directed towards utilities and owner-operators to operate and build a demonstration reactor. Companies receiving funding should be required to share relevant designs with international collaborators in the Next Generation Nuclear Plant, in accordance with federal law. -form constitutional commissions to uniformly amend their respective state constitutions to allow the state to run a limited deficit. The National Governors Association should create a State Reserve Bank system. -fund Nuclear Regulatory Committee’s university programs for nuclear production. Fully funding contributions for NGNP industry alliance solves all federal key warrants without any increased federal funding – results in completion of FEDERAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM The NGNP program ……. longer-term RandD (Modeen, 2006). While DOE ……. to these concerns. spurs premature deployment – guts cost competitiveness and commercial viability - DOE project management failures block attempts to accelerate DOE is just ……..Generation Nuclear Plant. Obama failures, GHG emissions, and ignoring treaties crush environmental leadership Although it sounds ……. a hollow hegemony. It is perhaps …….on faith alone. Even if heg is sustainable it has no impact – coalitions are key but losing strength – increasing hegemony doesn’t account for other rising powers The collective strength …..of which satisfies. Power no longer translates into influence – pretending otherwise causes their impacts Whether American primacy ……. “preemptive superpower suicide.” Yet President Obama …….. correct any defects. Can’t overcome tech complexity and mismatch, commercialization, resource requirements, regulations, intellectual property laws There are a ……collaboration on RDandD. -- Democracy doesn’t solve war Taner 2 (Binner, PhD Candidate – Syracuse U., Alternatives: Turkish Journal of Int’l Relations, 1(3), p. 43-44, http://www.alternativesjournal.com/binnur.pdf) The discussion above ……… and empirically overdetermined. - Food wars are a myth – there’s zero empirical evidence Salehyan 7 (Idean, Professor of Political Science – University of North Texas, “The New Myth About Climate Change”, Foreign Policy, Summer, http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=3922) First, aside from ……and natural disasters. -- No shortages – food is abundant Poole 6 (Holly Kavana, Institute for Food and Development Policy, “12 Myths About Hunger”, Backgrounder, 12(2), Summer, 4-9, http://www.foodfirst.org/12myths) Myth 1: Not Enough ……. other agricultural products. ( ) Bioterror risk exaggerated – it’s a conspiracy to justify funding for counter-measures. A pandemic flu …… have trained terrorists. ( ) Technical barriers make bio-terror impossible – our ev cites 5 specific obstacles. Technical Challenges On ……. proficient in that." (Note: Danzig is a former Navy secretary who is now a Pentagon bioterrorism consultant and the Sam Nunn Prize fellow in international security at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington) -- No attacks – terrorists are weak Mueller 9 (John, Professor of Political Science – Ohio State University and Contributor – Foreign Affairs, “How Dangerous Are the Taliban?”, Foreign Affairs, April / May, http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/64932/john-mueller/how-dangerous-are-the-taliban) In addition, al Qaeda …… to its desires." Coop inev Newsday 5 (2-27, Lexis) Relations between Washington ………. not easily resolved. Taboo doesn’t solve anything and their authors are hacks |
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